Two Great Ways You Can Enjoy the Milk Carton Boat Race
Date: |
June 25, 2017 |
Time: |
11:00 am activities begin (boat check-in opens at 9:30 am) |
Location: |
Westmoreland Park Casting Pond – SE McLoughlin Blvd and Bybee Blvd |
Cost: |
FREE |
At the Royal Rosarians’ Milk Carton Boat Race, teams and individuals race each other across a pond floating atop empty milk jugs and cartons. It’s a unique Portland Rose Festival tradition dating back to 1973. You have to see it to believe it – and you’re invited to do just that.
Here are two ways for you to be a part of this year’s party on the pond:
PARTICIPATE
It is 100% free to register as a participant in the Milk Carton Boat Race. Here are five simple steps to join the race:
1. Read the Race Information and Rules.
2. Give your boat a name and Register Online.
3. Design and build your boat. Watch this video for some helpful tips. Keep in mind that a one gallon jug
supports 8 lbs., a half-gallon supports 4 lbs., and a one-quart paper carton floats 2 lbs.
4. Have all boat riders sign a Waiver.
5. On race day bring your boat, waivers, life jackets and enthusiasm. Check in and boat inspection opens at 9:30 am. Onsite registration is also available from 9:30-10:30 am.
There are multiple divisions for teams and individuals, and children as young as 7 years old can participate. No experience is needed, and every year there have been first-timers. The pond is relatively shallow, and volunteers from the Sea Scouts will be present to help ensure water safety.
SPECTATE
While it’s a lot of fun to participate in the races, it can also be a lot of fun to watch. There’s no cost to attend the event and cheer on your favorite boats and racers. There will be food available for purchase, as well as samples and giveaways.
Seating around the park is first-come, first-served, and you can bring chairs or blankets to make yourself comfortable. Don’t forget your sunglasses and sunscreen!
The Milk Carton Boat Race is produced by the Royal Rosarians, sanctioned by the Portland Rose Festival and sponsored by the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council.
RELATED LINKS:
Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council 