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EVENTS SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 QUEEN’S LUNCHEON REGATTA SQUARE NOON • ASTORIA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB The Queen’s Luncheon honors 2016 Queen Aubrey McMahan, as well as other past Regatta Court royalty. $15 per person suggested donation. This is a by-invitation event. Sponsored by Lum’s Auto Center. 11 A.M. - 4 P.M. • FREE • 12TH STREET AND DUANE AVENUE, DOWNTOWN ASTORIA Come to the Regatta Square (Heritage Square at 12th and Duane) for salmon, ribs, hamburgers and hot dogs. Enjoy a beverage from local and national breweries in our unique Beer Garden, while listening to some entertaining music and performances. And there will also be a Fun Zone for the kids, with games, a bounce house and much more. The activities start right after the parade at 1 p.m., and helpers running the games are Tongue Point Job Corps Students. Sponsored by Providence Seaside Hospital, The Daily Astorian and US Bank. REGATTA QUEEN’S CORONATION astoria Regatta THE LOWER COLUMBIA HERITAGE FESTIVAL A TRADITION SINCE 1894 6 P.M. • FREE ($10 SUGGESTED DONATION) • LIBERTY THEATER This year’s court of four princesses will vie for the coveted queen’s crown, followed by light refreshments at the historic Liberty Theater. Sponsored by Warrenton Business Association. THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2017 ASTORIA REGATTA JUNIOR PARADE 5:30 P.M. • FREE • DOWNTOWN ASTORIA Kids from all over the region strut their stuff on Thursday night through the streets of downtown Astoria. Sure to bring a smile. Hosted by Astoria-Warrenton Kiwanis. MOVIE NIGHT AND BBQ 7 P.M. • FREE • WARRENTON CITY PARK (NEXT TO COMMUNITY CENTER) Join us in Warrenton after the Junior Parade for some awesome BBQ and a movie under the stars. Hosted by Warrenton Business Association. A DAILY ASTORIAN SPECIAL SECTION • ASTORIA REGATTA ASSOCIATION FULL STEAM AHEAD FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2017 NEWS & COORDINATION: KAELIA NEAL FESTIVAL CONTACT: SCOTT DOCHERTY GATHERING OF PAST ADMIRALS AND PRESIDENTS NOON • $35/PERSON • PATRIOT HALL at CCC Our annual, always delicious lunch for the past admirals and presidents of the Astoria Regatta. By invitation only. Sponsored by Columbia Memorial Hospital. WWW.REDHARE.COM ADVERTISING SALES: HOLLY LARKINS LISA CADONAU BRANDY STEWART SEAMEN’S MEMORIAL 3 P.M. • FREE • MARITIME MEMORIAL PARK IN UNIONTOWN At Astoria’s Maritime Memorial Park, join the U.S. Coast Guard in honoring all those who have served the maritime industry, from military seamen to commercial fishermen. Sponsored by Port of Astoria. CHRIS OLSON ADMIRAL’S RECEPTION DESIGN & LAYOUT: 5:30 P.M. • $20/PERSON • THE BARBEY CENTER Join 2017 Admiral Erik Thorsen for our annual reception. Top local restaurants will feature signature appetizers at this ticket event. Reservations are required. $10 at the door with Regatta Pin. Sponsored by Warrenton Fiber/Nygaard Logging. JOHN D. BRUIJN ADVERTISING DESIGN: KEVIN WEIDOW GAIL HENRIKSON SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2017 RICHARD RIDGEWAY ROYAL ROSARIANS ROSE PLANTING © 2017 THE DAILY ASTORIAN 9 A.M. • FREE • LIGHTHOUSE PARK This year, the Portland Royal Rosarians and the Astoria Regatta honors various dignitaries with a planting of selected roses. This year’s celebration will be held at Lighthouse Park at the main crossroads in Warrenton. Hosted by The Royal Rosarian Foundation. AUGUST 9-13 2017 SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2017 (CONTINUED) REGATTA GRAND LAND PARADE NOON • FREE • DOWNTOWN ASTORIA Join us at the biggest and oldest Grand Land Parade west of the Rockies. Sponsored by Pacific Power and Teevin Bros. SAILBOAT RACES 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. • FREE • ASTORIA YACHT CLUB, WEST MOORING BASIN All weekend long, the Astoria Yacht Club will be holding its annual Regatta Sailboat Races. Saturday, wind permitting, you can view the races east of the Astoria Bridge toward the Columbia River Maritime Museum. Please contact the Astoria Yacht Club for more information. Presented by Astoria Yacht Club. HIGHWATER BOAT PARADE 5:30 P.M. • FREE • ASTORIA, COLUMBIA RIVERFRONT FROM WEST BASIN MARINA TO COLUMBIA RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM Before the sun goes down, at high tide, gather all along the Columbia riverfront for the annual Regatta Boat Parade. Participating captains get one day free mooring at the West Basin Marina. Sponsored by Englund Marine Supply and Fishhawk Fisheries. REGATTA FIREWORKS SHOW DUSK • FREE • EAST MOORING BASIN After the Highwater Boat Parade, make sure to find your favorite spot to view a spectacular fireworks show over the river. Sponsored by Knutsen Insurance. SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2017 SAILBOAT RACES 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. • FREE • ASTORIA YACHT CLUB, WEST MOORING BASIN All weekend long, the Astoria Yacht Club will be holding its annual Regatta Sailboat Races. Sunday, wind permitting, races will be held to the west of the bridge. Please contact the Astoria Yacht Club for more information. Presented by Astoria Yacht Club. REGATTA CONCERT 3 P.M. • FREE • ASTORIA HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Columbia River Symphony will present this year’s special Regatta Concert. Sponsored by Bank of the Pacific. ASTORIAREGATTA.COM ASTORIA REGATTA FESTIVAL | 2017 | 3
