# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Cardboard Boat Races 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: PLEASE READ ALL RULES -- 
Cardboard Boat Race Rules:
1). Boats may be constructed of corrugated cardboard and duct tape only! (Cardboard tubes are not corrugated) Boats must be constructed prior to the race on your own time.  Decorations are allowed provided they are not used as structural or flotation elements.
2). Boats may contain 1 or 2 passengers. All passengers will need to sign a waiver the day of the race. Minors will need parental consent signed the day of the race.
3). Passengers must wear an approved life jacket.
4). Passengers must provide their own paddles. 
5). Judging will be based on race completion and time. Awards will be given for top times and a variety of other categories.
6). Sabotaging other boats will result in disqualification (throwing water on another boat, rough housing in the water, etc.).
7). When races are finished contestants must remove and dispose of their boat and any other cardboard debris.
8 ). Boats may only be raced one time in each division.  The same boat may not race more than once in the same division with different passengers; however, the same boat may be raced more than once if it is in a different division (ex: one time in junior and one time in advanced ).
9). Pre-register online at https://rebrand.ly/cardboardboats2026
 or by mailing sign up form 

Jaime Schwanz, 
523 High Street
Lake View, IA 51450. 

Entries must be received by 7-18-2025 for your pre-registration ride tickets

**SIGN UP FORM**

https://rebrand.ly/cardboardboats2026
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lake-view/cardboard-boat-races-2026/200030203141932
- **Event Categories**: sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 75

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lake View
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Black Hawk Lake
- **lat**: 42.3003
- **long**: -95.0061
- **full address**: Black Hawk Lake, 200 E Shore Dr, Lake View, IA 51450-7617, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Cardboard Boat Races 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3fa5ccf7ff74b144efcc87fb20dee242fc4c9bd1f6507045ccc183a49017dab7-rimg-w1200-h900-dcadbcbe-gmir?v=1784379009

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Cardboard Boat Races 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Cardboard Boat Races 2026 takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Black Hawk Lake, 200 E Shore Dr, Lake View, IA 51450-7617, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Cardboard Boat Races 2026?
  - **A:** Cardboard Boat Races 2026 is organized by Black Hawk Lake Summer Water Carnival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Cardboard Boat Races 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 Lake View, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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