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ASTORIA REGATTA EVENTS SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2018 PAST QUEEN’S RECEPTION 5:30 P.M. • LIBERTY THEATRE (INVITATION ONLY) The Past Queen’s Reception honors the 2017 Regatta Queen Megan Postlewait, as well as other past Regatta Court royalty. Sponsored by Lum’s Auto Center. REGATTA QUEEN’S CORONATION astoria Regatta THE LOWER COLUMBIA HERITAGE FESTIVAL MAKING WAVES! A TRADITION SINCE 1894 7:00 P.M. • LIBERTY THEATRE • $10 SUGGESTED DONATION This year’s court of four princesses will vie for the coveted queen’s crown, followed by light refreshments. Sponsored by the Warrenton Business Association. THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2018 ASTORIA REGATTA JUNIOR PARADE 6:00 P.M. • DOWNTOWN ASTORIA • FREE Kids from all over the region strut their stuff on Thursday night through the streets of downtown Astoria. Be sure to bring a smile! Sponsored by Astoria-Warrenton Kiwanis. MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK 8:00 P.M. • WARRENTON CITY PARK • FREE Join us for a movie under the stars. Sponsored by the Warrenton Business Association. FESTIVAL CONTACT: SCOTT DOCHERTY WWW.REDHARE.COM ADVERTISING SALES: HOLLY LARKINS LISA CADONAU HEATHER JENSON APRIL OLSEN DESIGN & LAYOUT: JOHN D. BRUIJN ADVERTISING DESIGN: KEVIN WEIDOW JOHN JOLLEY RICHARD RIDGEWAY REI AstoriaRegatta.com ROYAL ROSARIANS ROSE PLANTING 9:00 A.M. • LIGHTHOUSE PARK • FREE This year, the Portland Royal Rosarians and the Astoria Regatta honors various dignitaries with a planting of selected roses. The celebration will be held at Lighthouse Park at the main crossroads in Warrenton. Sponsored by The Royal Rosarian Foundation. REGATTA SQUARE 11:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. • 12TH STREET AND DUANE AVE. IN DOWNTOWN ASTORIA Come to Regatta Square (Heritage Square at 12th and Duane) for delicious food, beverages and entertaining music and performances on the main stage. Also at Regatta Square, kids will find plenty of fun at the Regatta Fun Zone. Regatta Square is the official headquarters of the Astoria Regatta. Sponsored by Columbia Memorial Hospital. REGATTA ONE-MILE FUN RUN 11:45 A.M. • 15TH AND EXCHANGE IN DOWNTOWN ASTORIA • FREE One-mile race, hosted by the City of Astoria, is run along the Grand Land Parade route just before the parade gets underway. Both male and female race winners each receive $100. Sponsored by the City of Astoria and the Providence Seaside Hospital. REGATTA GRAND LAND PARADE NOON • DOWNTOWN ASTORIA • FREE The biggest and oldest Grand Land Parade west of the Rockies. Sponsored by Pacific Power, Warrenton KIA and Samuel S. Johnson Foundation. FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2018 NEWS & COORDINATION: HANNAH SIEVERT SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018 GATHERING OF PAST ADMIRALS AND PRESIDENTS NOON • TOURIST #2 FERRY AT PIER 39 • $35 PER PERSON The annual gathering for the past admirals and presidents of the Astoria Regatta will be held this year for the first time on board the historic Tourist #2 ferry at Pier 39. This event is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending, send a message to the Regatta Association online at astoriaregatta.com. Sponsored by Teevin Bros. SAILBOAT RACES 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. • ASTORIA YACHT CLUB, WEST MOORING BASIN • FREE All weekend long, the Astoria Yacht Club will hold its annual Regatta Sailboat Races. Saturday, with wind permitting, you can view the races east of the Astoria-Megler Bridge, toward the Maritime Museum. Sunday’s races will be held to the west of the bridge. Contact the Astoria Yacht Club for more information. Sponsored by Astoria Yacht Club. HIGHWATER BOA T PARADE SEAMEN’S MEMORIAL 3:00 P.M. • MARITIME MEMORIAL PARK, UNIONTOWN • FREE Join the U.S. Coast Guard in honoring all those who have served the maritime industry, from military seamen to commercial fishermen. Sponsored by the Port of Astoria. ADMIRAL’S RECEPTION 6:00 P.M. • THE BARBEY MARITIME CENTER • $20 PER PERSON Join 2018 Regatta Admiral, Heather Seppa. Top local restaurants will feature signature appetizers at this ticketed event. The event will also include a VIP, invite-only reception before the main event to honor the Regatta Admiral and her aide, featuring hors d'oeuvres from top local restaurants. Sponsored by Warrenton Fiber/Nygaard Logging. 4:30 P.M. • COLUMBIA RIVERFRONT FROM WEST BASIN MARINA TO COLUMBIA RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM • FREE Before the sun goes down, at high tide, gather with us all along the Columbia Riverfront for the annual Regatta Boat Parade. Participating captains get one day of free mooring at the West Basin Marina. Sponsored by Englund Marine Supply, Fishhawk Fisheries and the Warrenton Business Association. SUMMER POPS CONCERT 7:00 P.M. • ASTORIA HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM • FREE The Columbia River Symphony will present this year’s annual Regatta Pops Concert. Sponsored by Bank of the Pacific. ASTORIA REGATTA ASSOCIATION AUGUST 8-11 2018 Welcome to the Regatta! t e d V ote B if E t S S t o T r e A DAILY ASTORIAN SPECIAL SECTION © 2018 THE DAILY ASTORIAN G Since 1987 1 7 01 0 20 2 Discover v e er Scandinavian a Design s n 1116 1 Commercial C ommer m m me e r cial ci a al l • Astoria, A s t to or a , OR 97103 o 7 1 0 03 3 ( (503)325-5720 (5 (503)325-572 5 0 03 3) ) 3 3 32 25 2 5 - 5 7 20 2 0 • finnwar finnw fin fi finnware.com n w wa r e.com e . c o om m ASTORIA REGATTA FESTIVAL 2018 • 3
