Event Schedule 2010

Friday, April 23th and Saturday, April 24*, 2010 (*Rain date is Sunday April 25th) at Four Freedoms Park in Downtown Cape Coral, FL

Four Freedoms Park and Recreation Center is nestled on 3.2 acres overlooking the Bimini Basin, off of Cape Coral Pkwy between Coronado Pkwy and Santa Barbara Blvd. (click here for map)

Tentative Bell Tower Shops Event Schedule on Friday April 16th

                        

Friday


 

 Time                        Event on Friday Evening April 16th at Bell Tower Shops in Ft Myers.                                                

2:00 PM  

 Boat Set-up, Check-in at Rotary Booth
5:30 - 9:00 PM
  • Boats on display
  • Music
  • Vote for your favorite boat

Tentative Event Schedule:
( The final event schedule will be published approximately 2 weeks prior to the event)
Friday
Time
 Event (Friday Evening April 23rd)
5:00 PM
 “Meet the Boat Builder” Party kicks off with food and drinks for purchase accompanied by music provided by Under the Sun and Southern Express. The boats will be on display for viewing and judging. There will be a VIP Fish Fry with tickets available for $12 per person for a delicious dinner and a drawing for door prize.
5:45 PM

Opening Ceremony & welcome

  • Olin Hill and Associates Welcome Address
  • National Anthem song by Noelle Aparte
  • Cape Coral Cardboard Boat Regatta Honorary Achievement Award

 
5:00 - 10:00 PM
 Boats are on display and are being judged for construction awards
6:00 PM

Under the Sun second music set
6:45 PM

Bell Tower Shops Patron Awards: 3rd place and Honorary Mention prizes
7:00 PM Southern Express first music set
7:45 PM

Bell Tower Shops Patron Awards:  2nd and 1st prizes

50/50 Winner
8:00 PM
 Southern Express second music set
9:00 PM Southern Express third music set
 
Saturday
Time
 Event (Saturday, April 24th or Rain delay on Sunday, April 25th)
9:00 - 3:00 PM
  • Boat viewing,
  • Food and beverages (including beer) served,
  • 50/50 tickets,
  • Children's playground and blow-up slide,
  • Vendors will be setup for you to browse and purchase items. 
  • Event T-Shirts will be on sale.
9:00 to 9:45 AM
 Judges will review all teams for the Best Team Effort Award.
9:30 to 11:30

You may vote for your favorite boats in two categories. The winners will be awarded the People's Choice Awards.
10:00 -10:20 AM
 Official opening of the event - Announcement of the winners of the Judges awards
10:30 - 1:30
 Party boat that leaves the dock every 30 minutes during the race. Tickets for (to be determined) per person are available at the Rotary booth.
11:00 - 3:00 PM
 The cardboard boat races - People's Choice Awards announced when votes are tabulated.
3:00 PM
 50/50 Winner(s) and award ceremonies