Watkins Glen Promotions

06/19/2026

Thank you WENY TV News for the highlight- we look forward to tomorrow 😎🚣‍♂️

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) — It’s just one more day until the Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival and Cardboard Boat Regatta is back. Organizers and crews were seen preparing for the

06/19/2026

Behind every great community festival is a network of amazing sponsors!

We want to send a huge shoutout and a heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible sponsors for this year's Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival & Cardboard Boat Regatta.

Your generosity directly funds the entertainment, the family activities, and the beautiful spaces we all got to enjoy by the water this weekend. We are so grateful for your investment in our community and your partnership in keeping this tradition alive.

Thank you for helping us make memories that will last a lifetime!🌊

06/17/2026

Here is your official guide to this year's Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival & Cardboard Boat Regatta!🌊 Bring your friends and family and join us for a day of lakeside fun on Saturday, June 20th from 11am - 7pm at Seneca Harbor Park!

We've got a busy day planned with something for the whole family. At 11am, check out the merch tent and shop Vendor Row. Listen to sea shanties with Uncle Joe and Fiddlin' Renee at noon. Stop by the Family Zone for free family fun, including a new sensory tent! Don't miss the iconic Cardboard Boat Regatta at 2pm, with awards and the raffle pull to follow. Grab some dinner and enjoy The Sweats from 4-7pm to end the day!

06/15/2026

🚨Festival Parking Information🚨

Thanks to the Erie Canal Grant, dedicated accessible parking is available for guests with disabilities and mobility needs at this year's Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival & Cardboard Boat Regatta.

📍Location: Marina parking lot (Enter via N. Porter Street).

♿️Free, accessible spaces are located east of the cardboard boat parking area.

🅿️General Parking: All other festival-goers are asked to use side-street parking throughout town, or you are welcome to pay to park in the East Stone Lot.

🚫Please do not enter the marina parking lot via Decatur Street.

🗺️Please refer to the map for parking directions.

We can't wait to see you all THIS SATURDAY!🌊

06/15/2026

WATERFRONT FESTIVAL MAP⛵

The map for the Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival & Cardboard Boat Regatta is here! Take a look at the layout to plan your day:

🌭Local craft, food, and beverage vendors will be lining the marina and parking lot.

🎨Our FREE Family Zone is located directly inside the Concourse de Cardboard, featuring balloon art, face paint, Schuyler County Libraries, and our NEW Sensory Tent, thanks to the Erie Canal Grant.

🎸Live Music will be between the information tent and Lucky Hare.

🚻Restrooms, including accessible options, are centrally located in the vendor row, as well as in front of Lucky Hare.

Festival Quick Facts:
Saturday, June 20th
Seneca Harbor Park
11Am - 7PM
Cardboard Boat Regatta at 2PM

Take a look at the map to plan your day, find the best regatta-viewing spots, and track down your favorite snacks!

06/12/2026

Our Waterfront Raffle is back, and this year it holds a very special place in our hearts.

Tickets will be available in-person only on the day of the festival. We have an incredible lineup of local prizes, and there is no better reason to play:

All proceeds are dedicated to a memorial honoring our late Mayor and festival Chair, Laurie DeNardo.

To purchase, visit the information tent, win big, and help us honor the woman who gave so much to our community. For early access, you can buy raffle tickets via Venmo:

See you by the water!🌊

06/09/2026

Don't forget to check out our FREE Family Zone from 12PM - 4PM!

We’ve made sure this year's Waterfront Festival has something for absolutely everyone. Bring the kids down for a day of completely free fun:

🎨 Face painting by Painted Love
🎈 Balloon creations with Amazing Pete
🛶 A special waterfront-themed craft with Schuyler County Libraries

🧩 Making the Festival Accessible to All:
We are also debuting our NEW Sensory Tent! This dedicated space offers sensory-friendly items and activities, providing a comfortable spot for families who need a break from the hustle and bustle.

This inclusive addition, along with all of our new accessible festival upgrades, is proudly sponsored by the Erie Canal Grant. Thank you for helping us make our festival a place where every family can make memories!

Festival Quick Facts:
Saturday, June 20th
Seneca Harbor Park
11AM - 7PM
Cardboard Boat Regatta at 2pm

06/08/2026

Don't miss a single beat!🎶 Here is the live music lineup for this year's Waterfront Festival:

⚓️12PM – 1:30PM: Start the day right with Sea Shanties with Uncle Joe and Fiddlin' Renee!
🎸4PM – 7PM: Dance the afternoon away with The Sweats as they close out this year's festival in style!

Special thanks to the Southern Tier Arts Council. This wonderful lineup of music is made possible by their generous grant support!

Festival Quick Facts:
Saturday, June 20th
Seneca Harbor Park
11AM - 7PM
Cardboard Boat Regatta at 2pm

Don't miss out, start the summer right with us!☀️

06/05/2026

Be on the lookout for this year's Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival & Cardboard Boat Regatta vendors! ⛵️

We have a fantastic lineup this year, featuring everything from mouth-watering food and beverages to unique local crafts and incredible nonprofits. Come out, support local, and enjoy the day!

Craft & Nonprofit Vendors: 11AM – 5PM

Food & Beverage Vendors: 11AM – 7PM (Stick around for dinner!)

Check out some of the amazing folks joining us this year!