The Astoria Regatta Festival, a historic cultural tradition in Clatsop County, Oregon, is set to take place from August 7-11th. This event is the oldest celebration in Oregon’s oldest city and one of the oldest festivals in the West. The festival features a Stay Dry Swim starting at 9:30 a.m., followed by a parking lot bash and closing ceremony at the Maritime Museum.
The event starts on Saturday with a 1-mile Fun Run for cash prizes before the grand parade, which winds through Bikes, wagons, skateboards, and anything with wheels. The parade starts at 8:00, and a movie will begin when dark. Participants are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and bug spray.
The event starts at 3 p.m. on Astoria’s waterfront, right under the bridge. Friday night, there will be more sailboat races and an Admirals Reception at the Barbey Maritime Center.
The Astoria Regatta returns to tradition this summer after opting for virtual and scaled-back events during the past two years of the coronavirus pandemic. This year, the event will take place from August 7-11, 2024, at the Flavel House Museum Gardens in Astoria, OR.
The race starts off 10th St. between 6:15 and 6:30 PM, with the Regatta Court giving speeches one final time before crowning the new Regatta Queen. The event also includes a rose planting ceremony at 9:00 AM at the Flavel House.
In summary, the Astoria Regatta Festival is a beloved festival in all of Oregon, known for its maritime history, traditions, and celebrations.
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