# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sinkin' with Lincoln Cardboard Boat Regatta 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ?‍♂️? The Sinkin’ with Lincoln Cardboard Boat Regatta is BACK! ??‍♂️
Thank you to Hillsboro Health for once again sponsoring this fan-favorite summer event!

Think you can build a boat out of nothing but cardboard and duct tape and keep it afloat? Gather your crew, unleash your creativity, and put your vessel to the test on Lake Hillsboro!

? Awards will be presented for:
• Overall Race Champion
• Most Creative Boat
• Titanic Award (for the most spectacular sinking!)

Boat viewing begins at 10:30 AM, with races starting at 11:00 AM.

? Que One Seven will be on-site serving food throughout the event.

Whether you're racing or just watching from shore, this is one of Hillsboro's most entertaining summer traditions. Expect plenty of laughs, creative designs, dramatic wipeouts, and unforgettable memories for participants and spectators of all ages.

? Boats will launch near the 4th of July Point, with plenty of great viewing areas around the lake.

? Registration:
• $10 per team if registered by July 13tj
• $20 per team on race day

Proceeds benefit future Imagine Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Committee projects.

If you’d like to help by sponsoring please follow this link!
https://bit.ly/RegattaSponsor

⚠️ Participants must be at least 13 years old (insurance requirement).

? Tentative Rules:
https://bit.ly/4dZZqNy

? Register Online:
https://www.imaginehillsboro.com/event-details/sinkin-with-lincoln-cardboard-boat-regatta-2026-4

? Printable Signup Form:
https://bit.ly/sinkin-with-lincoln-regatta

Never seen a cardboard boat regatta before? Search YouTube and prepare to be amazed!

Most importantly: HAVE FUN! We're especially encouraging local businesses, organizations, families, and groups of friends to build a boat and join the competition. Will your boat sail to victory... or earn the Titanic Award?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hillsboro/sinkin-with-lincoln-cardboard-boat-regatta-2026/200030188800222
- **Event Categories**: sports, health-wellness, nonprofit, contests, performances, art, theatre, entertainment, virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 146

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hillsboro
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: City Lake Rd, Hillsboro, IL 62049, United States
- **lat**: 39.17269
- **long**: -89.47809
- **full address**: City Lake Rd, Hillsboro, IL 62049, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Sinkin' with Lincoln Cardboard Boat Regatta 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ce24abfe57a56421ef43427a1df488563aa7f64ff417e8270509e39cfc46f748-rimg-w1200-h630-dc5e0302-gmir?v=1784193064

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sinkin' with Lincoln Cardboard Boat Regatta 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Sinkin' with Lincoln Cardboard Boat Regatta 2026 takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm at City Lake Rd, Hillsboro, IL 62049, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sinkin' with Lincoln Cardboard Boat Regatta 2026?
  - **A:** Sinkin' with Lincoln Cardboard Boat Regatta 2026 is organized by Imagine Hillsboro.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Sinkin' with Lincoln Cardboard Boat Regatta 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hillsboro, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 140+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Sinkin' with Lincoln Cardboard Boat Regatta 2026",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ce24abfe57a56421ef43427a1df488563aa7f64ff417e8270509e39cfc46f748-rimg-w1200-h630-dc5e0302-gmir?v=1784193064",
        "startDate": "2026-07-18",
        "endDate": "2026-07-18",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/hillsboro/sinkin-with-lincoln-cardboard-boat-regatta-2026/200030188800222",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "City Lake Rd, Hillsboro, IL 62049, United States",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "1 Country Club Rd, Hillsboro, IL 62049-4023, United States",
                "addressLocality": "Hillsboro",
                "addressRegion": "IL",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "39.17269",
                "longitude": "-89.47809"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "?‍♂️? The Sinkin’ with Lincoln Cardboard Boat Regatta is BACK! ??‍♂️\nThank you to Hillsboro Health for once again sponsoring this fan-favorite summer event!\n\nThink you can build a boat out of nothing but cardboard and duct tape and keep it afloat? Gather your crew, unleash your creativity, and put y",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Imagine Hillsboro",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/imagine-hillsboro/5600885",
                "description": "Imagine citizens of Hillsboro, from all walks of life, working together to build a better future.  Imagine what we can accomplish.  Imagine Hillsboro"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```