Moraine State Park Regatta to return Aug. 5-7

Nicholas Vercilla, Ellwood City Ledger
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MUDDY CREEK TWP. – The annual Moraine State Park Regatta will take place Aug. 5-7 at the South Shore, just past 225 Pleasant Valley Road.

Event organizers are hoping for a fun weekend with attendees, as over 28,000 people attended the Regatta’s return in 2021, after having to cancel it in 2020.

Aug. 5 schedule

The Regatta will be open from 4-8 p.m. on Aug. 5.

The vendor marketplace will be open from 4-8 p.m., Home Depot will host a “Kids Building Kits” workshop from 4-7 p.m., Butler ATA Martial Arts will host a Tae Kwon Do demonstration and lesson at 5 p.m., Public Lands will host kayaking and stand up paddleboarding every hour from 5-7 p.m., and Shakti Yoga will have an “All Levels” Hatha Yoga at 6 p.m.

Aug. 6 schedule

While the vendor marketplace will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., the day will begin with the annual 5K train run/walk at 8:30 a.m., with the awards ceremony at 10 a.m.

Registration is available through the link: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Portersville/MoraineRegatta5k

At 9 a.m., registration and check-in will begin for the paddlesport races, with the races to begin at 11 a.m. at the non-motorized boat launch, and the awards ceremony to follow at 1 p.m. at the main stage.

Other events throughout the day include:

  • Anchor yoga with Shakti Yoga at 10 a.m.

  • Kayaking with Carried Away Outfitters from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

  • Kids fishing from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Kids Building Kits with Home Depot from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Car cruise from 12-4 p.m.

  • Archery sessions every half hour with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) from 12:30-5 p.m.

  • Standup paddleboarding sessions every half-hour with SurfSUP Adventures from 2-6 p.m.

  • Learn about wildlife with Stormy Oaks Nature Conservancy at the kids tent from 1-3 p.m.

  • Sing Sing Sing! at the main stage from 4-7 p.m.

  • Time Tested at the main stage from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

  • Sunset and fireworks paddle with SurfSUP Adventures at 8 p.m.

  • Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Aug. 7 schedule

The schedule for the final day includes:

  • The vendor marketplace is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • SUP with your Pup with Full Psych Adventures from 10-11:30 a.m.

  • Slow Flow Yoga with Shakti Yoga at 11 a.m.

  • Kayaking with Carried Away Outfitters from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

  • Kayaking and standup paddleboarding sessions every half-hour with Public Lands from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Kids Building Kits with Lowe’s and kids fishing from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Paddleboarding with Full Psych Adventures from 12-4 p.m.

  • Car cruise from 12-4 p.m.

  • Archery sessions every half-hour with DCNR from 12:30-5 p.m.

  • Learn about wildlife with Stormy Oaks Nature Conservancy at the kids tent from 1-3 p.m.

  • Pickup for the Memorial Butterfly release will begin at 3 p.m. at the information tent, with the release, presented by Oliver Outdoor, to take place at 4 p.m. on the main stage.

This article originally appeared on Ellwood City Ledger: Moraine State Park Regatta to return Aug. 5-7