Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival


The Waterfront Festival Celebrates its 28th Year
Now entering it’s 28th year in 2023, the Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival is anchored by the popular Cardboard Boat Regatta held on Saturday of Father’s Day weekend. Join us at the Seneca Harbor Park on Saturday, June 17th from 11am-8pm!
Nearly Famous Cardboard Boat Regatta
Stroll through the Concourse de Cardboard, check out the cardboard boats and meet the crews. Then laugh and applaud the bold and adventurous Captains and Crews of the Cardboard Boat Regatta as they bravely sail their cardboard crafts from launch to finish line!
In addition to the races, a full lineup of food, beverage, and craft vendors will be onsite, as well as live music. Stay until the end to enjoy a set from the local legends, Rust!
GET INVOLVED IN THIS SUMMER’S MOST FUN FESTIVAL!
Please click here to download our Boaters Registration Packet, complete with rules and information! 2023 Boater Registration Packet
Interested in becoming a vendor for 2023? Applications are up! Click here: 2023 Complete WFF Vendor Application
Just some of the fun you’ll see!







This festival would not be possible without our community sponsors. We appreciate everything you do to make this a success!
Current 2022 Sponsors are:
Band Stand Sponsor: Perry & Carroll, Inc.
Start Line Sponsor: Horseheads Brewing
Start Line Sponsor: Lilly Broadcasting
Start Line Sponsor: Cargill, Inc.
Finish Line Sponsor: Cayuga Medical Center
Finish Line Sponsor: O’Hara Machinery
Finish Line Sponsor: Frog Hollow Marina
T-Shirt Sponsor: Maguire Cars
T-Shirt Launcher Sponsor: Finger Lakes WaterSports
Captain’s Sponsor: Finger Lakes Dumpster Company, Nickel’s BBQ Pit
Prize Sponsor: Finger Lakes Dumpster Company
Start Line Flag Sponsor: Sail True Love
In-Kind Sponsor: Finger Lakes Dumpster Company
In-Kind Sponsor: R&P Industries
Additional Sponsors: Harbor Hotel
Interested in becoming a sponsor? There are more packages available! Please click the following link to access the Sponsorship Package: Waterfront Sponsor 2022












