Hitch up your britches and head for the water because the Chiggerfest Wild West Boat Regatta is ridin' back into town! Whether you're paddlin' a trusty canoe, racin' a kayak, or brave enough to build a cardboard contraption that'll (hopefully!) stay afloat, there's a race for every cowboy and cowgirl.
This year's regatta is all about friendly competition, big laughs, and makin' a splash. We highly encourage everyone to decorate their boats in a Wild West theme—because everything's more fun with a little cowboy flair!
💰 Entry Fee
$10 entry fee per boat! Enter one race or saddle up for several! DECORATIONS ON YOUR BOAT ARE ENCOURAGED!!! The top three winners receive a trophy, with additional trophies for best decorated boat, most creative boat and best themed boat!
📍 Location
Directly in front of the Table Rock Airport runway.
🛶 Race Categories
🏜️ Cardboard Boat Race – Ages 12 & Under
🏜️ Cardboard Boat Race – Ages 13–18
🛶 Non-Motorized Personal Watercraft – Ages 12 & Under
🛶 Non-Motorized Personal Watercraft – Ages 13–18
🤠 Adult Races (Cardboard Boat or Any Non-Motorized Personal Watercraft) - 18+ Men’s Race, 18+ Women’s Race, 18+ Teams Race
💦 The Dirty Regatta (for Adults!) – 18+ Men’s Race, 18+ Women’s Race, 18+ Teams - Contestants can use water cannons and water guns to splash the other contestants
📋 Cardboard Boat Rules
Think you've got what it takes to build a seaworthy wagon? For the Cardboard Boat Race, your vessel may only be built using:
📦 Cardboard
🩹 Tape
🪚 Glue
🛠️ Caulk
If it floats, you're a legend. If it sinks... well, at least you'll give everyone a good laugh!
Don't have a kayak or canoe? No worries! We'll have a limited number available for folks to borrow while supplies last. ALL CONTESTANTS MUST WEAR LIFE JACKETS!
So gather your posse, build your boat, dust off those cowboy hats, and come see if you've got what it takes to conquer the waters of Table Rock. Whether you cross the finish line or end up swimmin' with the fishes, you're guaranteed to have one splashin' good time!