Astoria Regatta
Celebrating 125 years of community and tradition
EVENT SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
Queen’s Farewell
5:30 p.m.
McTavish Room at the Liberty Theatre
1203 Commercial St.
This event is hosted in honor of outgoing Queen Catherine
Tapales to celebrate her service this last year.
Sponsored by Lum's Toyota
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
Astoria Regatta Signature Event
Astoria Regatta Signature Event
Seamen’s Memorial
3 p.m.
Maritime Memorial Park, 10 Bay St.
This longtime tradition is an opportunity to honor those
who worked on the water. We recognize the U.S. Coast
Guard, Navy, commercial fishermen, river and bar pilots
as well as others involved in maritime industries.
Astoria Regatta Signature Event
Admiral’s Reception
6 p.m.
Maritime Memorial Park, 10 Bay St.
Tickets: $20 at the door, $10 with Regatta Pin
Join the Regatta Association as we celebrate our Admiral,
Willis Van Dusen, and the Admiral's Aide, Craig Hoppes. This
annual party is always a good time, filled with locally
catered appetizers and drinks.
Sponsored by Teevin Brothers, Warrenton Fiber & Nygaard
Logging and U.S. Bank
Astoria Regatta Signature Event
Queen’s Coronation & Reception
7 p.m.
Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St.
The Regatta Court will give their speeches one final time
before crowning the new Regatta Queen and open the
festival. Following the coronation is a reception in honor of
the new Queen.
Sponsored by Van Dusen Beverages, Columbia Bank and
Pacific Power
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
Astoria-Warrenton Kiwanis
Junior Parade
7 p.m.
Warrenton City Park, 300 SW Alder Ave.
Families and children are invited to participate in the
Kiwanis Junior Parade. Decorate bikes, scooters, wagons or
any other non-motorized transportation and join the fun.
Costumes, themed entries and general fun is highly
encouraged! The best entry, as judged by the Regatta
Court, will be included in the Grand Land Parade!
Sponsored by the Warrenton Business Association and
Walmart
Movie in the Park
9 p.m.
Warrenton City Park, 300 SW Alder Ave.
Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket to enjoy “Toy Story,”
featuring the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, in the park
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
Astoria Regatta Signature Event
Rose Planting
9 a.m.
Flavel House, 441 8th St.
The Rose Planting honors the Queen and Admiral with new
additions to the Flavel House rose garden with our friends
from the Royal Rosarians of Portland.
Sponsored by Ocean Crest Chevrolet Buick GMC and
Clatsop County Historical Society
Regatta Square
11 a.m.
Downtown Astoria, 12th & Exchange Street
You will find food options, live music, booths and a Kid Zone
full of bouncy fun at the Regatta Square in the heart of
downtown Astoria
Sponsored by Columbia Memorial Hospital and OHSU
Fun Run
11:45 a.m.
Downtown Astoria, 12th & Exchange Street
The Fun Run is a 1-mile run that follows the Grand Land
Parade route through downtown Astoria just before the
start of the Parade. Register on the day of the race at 11th
and Exchange Street
Grand Land Parade
12 p.m.
Downtown Astoria
The main event each year is the Grand Land Parade through
downtown Astoria. The parade kicks off with a Coast Guard
flyover at noon, followed by floats, bands and cool cars that
make their way along the parade route. Watch for the
Astoria Regatta Court, our Grand Marshals, the Admiral and
the Admiral's Aide, as well as entries from many local
businesses and groups.
Presented by Englund Marine & Industrial Supply
and Lum's Toyota
Astoria Regatta Signature Event
Highwater Boat Parade
4 p.m.
Astoria Riverwalk
The Highwater Boat Parade takes place on the Columbia
River. This parade features a variety of boats including
service groups, the commercial industry and sports crafts.
Be sure to catch the Regatta Court on the Bar Pilot's boat
leading the parade. You can view the parade from many
restaurants on the water as well as docks along the
riverfront.
Presented by Englund Marine & Industrial Supply
and Lum's Toyota
Pop’s Concert
7 p.m.
Astoria High School, 1001 W Marine Drive
Come tap your toes to the music of the Columbia River
Symphony, directed by Cory Pederson, as they deliver their
annual Regatta Pop's Concert.
Sponsored by NW Natural Gas and Bank of the Pacific
Sponsored by Providence Seaside Hospital
Hosted by the Warrenton Business Association
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