# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Shoebox Boat Race at Shoal Creek Water Festival 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: Wildcat Glades Kids Shoebox Boat Race
Build it. Float it. Race it!

People’s Choice Judging: 9:00–10:45 a.m. | Minnows Race: 11:00 a.m. | River Runners Race: Noon

Registration deadline: Forms and the $5 non-refundable entry fee must be received by Thursday, July 23, 2026. An invoice will be emailed after registration, or you may pay in the Nature Store at Shoal Creek Conservation Center.

Boat-building rules: Use a cardboard shoebox only for the main boat body, and keep it no wider than 9 inches. Duct tape, water-based one-part paint, and Elmer’s White or Wood Glue are allowed.

Please leave these on shore: wood, metal, plastic boat bodies, waterproofed or treated cardboard, harmful substances, two-part paints, epoxy, resin, varnish, silicone, caulk, wax, Vaseline, polyurethane, staples, nails, clamps, foam core, pool noodles, or floaters.

Important note: Boats that do not follow the construction rules may still race, but they cannot win cash prizes.

Judging: Judges make the final call on rule questions. Any ties will be settled with a race-off.

Prizes: The first 50 registrants receive a free bag. Speed prizes are $25 for first place, $15 for second place, and $10 for third place. 

People’s Choice wins $25, and every penny counts as one vote!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/shoebox-boat-race-at-shoal-creek-water-festival/200030357086426
- **Event Categories**: sports, festivals, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 80

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Joplin
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Wildcat Glades
- **lat**: 37.028822769184
- **long**: -94.517369054694
- **full address**: Wildcat Glades, Wildcat Glades, Joplin, MO 64804, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Shoebox Boat Race at Shoal Creek Water Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d7048960483ef5d31ac765b642c4d114d0c5f323548135b2e44acd2d3c8f6c10-rimg-w1200-h801-dc030709-gmir?v=1784716635

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Shoebox Boat Race at Shoal Creek Water Festival  being held?
  - **A:** Shoebox Boat Race at Shoal Creek Water Festival  takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am at Wildcat Glades, Wildcat Glades, Joplin, MO 64804, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Shoebox Boat Race at Shoal Creek Water Festival ?
  - **A:** Shoebox Boat Race at Shoal Creek Water Festival  is organized by Wildcat Glades.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Shoebox Boat Race at Shoal Creek Water Festival  is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Joplin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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