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Aquatennial Milk Carton Boat Race
Thomas Beach, 3700 Thomas Ave S, Minneapolis, MN | Get Directions »
FREE
An Aquatennial favorite since 1971, the annual flotilla of fun will feature several races of carton contraptions throughout the day at the Star Tribune Beach Bash! Registration is available at www.aquatennial.com. Milk Carton Boat Races Schedule:
- 10 AM: Commodore’s Race: ages 19 and over
- 11 AM: Skipper’s Race: cow theme race to design a bovine boat
- 12 PM: Lieutenant’s Race: ages 12 and under
- 1 PM: Admiral’s Race: race with a minimum of 5 crew members
- 2 PM: The Best Days of Summer Race: have fun and get creative! The more milk cartons the better
- 3 PM: 'Celebrating 73 Years' Race: watch as the Aquatennial races against the Saint Paul Winter Carnival in this annual tradition!
- 3:30 PM: Awards Ceremony
Event Details
Lake Calhoun sits pretty during the summer months but invasive plant species remain a constant threat.
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| Where | Thomas Beach 3700 Thomas Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Who to bring | Everyone |
| Website | http://www.aquatennial.com/page/show/238736-events |
| Price | $0 |
| Tickets | Buy Tickets |
More About Thomas Beach
Thomas Beach at Lake Calhoun is open to the public seven days per week. It features a biking and walking path as well as 10' x 13' floating docks in the water for beachgoers to jump from into the water.
