A Day of Fun at the Beach at This Weekend’s Cardboard Cup Regatta

Crystal Lake’s Cardboard Cup Regatta will be held this Saturday at Main Beach.

If you’ve never been before, visitors to the regatta can watch from the shore as people race their boats made out of cardboard along a 200-yard course. Individuals and businesses build the life-sized boats and compete for awards in various categories from fastest time to themed awards such as most creative, ugliest, stars and stripes and the famous most spectacular sinking.

Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Drive, opens at 9 a.m. and races start at noon. Boat registration is held from 9 to 11:15 a.m. 

The cost to enter is $3 and proceeds are given to local charitable organizations. 

Here is some more information for those planning to stop out. 

What should I bring to the beach?

• Bring your gear for a day at the beach:  sunscreen, bathing suits, and a picnic lunch.  Visit the Crystal Lake Park District for a full listing of general information and beach rules HERE

Is food available at the beach?

Yes, the Park District runs a snack stand which includes hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and various candy, soda and ice cream.

Is there someone I can talk to about a specific question?

• Yes, the Chairman Bryan Javor. He can be reached at 815-479-1776.

Where do I park?

Parking is directly across from Main Beach.  Admission to the Regatta is $3 per person.  Parking is free for the day.

More via the Cardboard Cup Regatta website

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