Queen’s Farewell
Aug
6

Queen’s Farewell

Queen’s Farewell

Join us to bid farewell to 2024 Queen Rosalinda Nestor to celebrate her service over the past year.

Sponsored by Liberty and Warrenton Fiber and Nygaard Logging, Fishhawk Fisheries

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Queen’s Coronation
Aug
6

Queen’s Coronation

Queen’s Coronation

An Astoria Regatta Signature Event

Kick off the Regatta Festival with our annual coronation ceremony. The Regatta Court will give their speeches one final time before we crown the new Regatta Queen and open the festival.

Sponsored by Lums Auto Center and Astoria Mini Mart East & The Growlers Guys

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Astoria Family Fun Night
Aug
7

Astoria Family Fun Night

Astoria Family Fun Night at the Barbey Center

Bring the whole family for an evening of fun at the Barbey Center! The Kiwanis Kids Parade kicks off at 6 PM, with games, a dance party, food, a treasure hunt, and more happening before and after!  Free and fun for all ages—don’t miss it!

Sponsored by Pacific Power and Columbia River Maritime Museum

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Astoria Kid's Parade
Aug
7

Astoria Kid's Parade

Astoria Kid’s Parade

Astoria Family Fun Night at the Barbey Center

Bring the whole family for an evening of fun at the Barbey Center! The Kiwanis Kids Parade kicks off at 6 PM, with games, a dance party, food, a treasure hunt, and more happening before and after!  Free and fun for all ages—don’t miss it!

Sponsored by Pacific Power and Columbia River Maritime Museum

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Seamen's Memorial
Aug
8

Seamen's Memorial

Seamen’s Memorial

An Astoria Regatta Signature Event

Join us for a solemn moment as we honor those who ply their trade on the water. We recognize the U.S. Coast Guard, Navy, commercial fishermen, river and bar pilots, as well as others involved in maritime industries.

Sponsored by Umpqua Bank

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Admiral's Reception
Aug
8

Admiral's Reception

Admiral’s Reception

  • An Astoria Regatta Signature Event

Raise a glass with the Regatta Association as we celebrate our Admiral Captain Michael Tolley and Admiral’s Aide, Nate Pinkstaff. This annual party is always a good time, filled with locally catered appetizers and drinks. Entry is $30 at the door, or $20 with your 2025 Regatta pin. Held at the beautiful Fort George Brewery.

Sponsored by Clatsop Distributing and Gimre's Shoes

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AYC Yacht Races
Aug
8

AYC Yacht Races

Astoria Yacht Club will be holding its 2025 Regatta sailboat races on Friday, August 8th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm and on Saturday, August 9th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm.  We hope to have both races on the Columbia above the bridge on the waterfront, nearest downtown Astoria.  Weather conditions and tides may, at the time, make racing below the bridge near the West Mooring Basin, preferable.

Sponsored by Astoria Yacht Club

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Rose Planting Ceremony
Aug
9

Rose Planting Ceremony

Rose Planting

An Astoria Regatta Signature Event

A long-time tradition in cooperation with our friends the Royal Rosarians of Portland, the Rose Planting honors the Queen and Admiral with new additions to the Flavel House garden.

Featuring the Portland Royal Rosarians.

Sponsored by The Flavel House and The Portland Royal Rosarians

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Astoria Regatta Fun Run
Aug
9

Astoria Regatta Fun Run

Astoria Regatta Fun Run

The Astoria Regatta invite you to get moving by joining the Fun Run. This 1-mile run along the Grand Land Parade route in downtown Astoria is a great way to get your steps in before enjoying the parade.

You can register on the day of the event at 16th and Exchange St. in Astoria at 11:00 a.m.

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Regatta Square
Aug
9

Regatta Square

Regatta Square

Stay busy while you wait for the Grand Land Parade to begin. In the heart of downtown, you will find food options, live music, booths, and a Kid Zone with inflatables! Event will feature music, food, free kids' zone and health fair

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is pleased to announce that it will host the Regatta Square Block Party again this year during the 2025 Astoria Regatta festival.

The block party will be held at the public parking lot on 12th Street, between Duane and Exchange Streets, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9. People can enjoy the event before and after the Grand Land Parade finishes in downtown Astoria.

Regatta Square keeps the fun going under the sun and will include a live DJ, free kids’ zone with inflatables, a Medix Ambulance to check out, face painting, caricatures, a BBQ family-friendly lunch for sale, and a health fair featuring your local CMH medical experts and community organizations.

Presented by Columbia Memorial Hospital

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AYC Yacht Races
Aug
9

AYC Yacht Races

Astoria Yacht Club will be holding its 2025 Regatta sailboat races on Friday, August 8th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm and on Saturday, August 9th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm.  We hope to have both races on the Columbia above the bridge on the waterfront, nearest downtown Astoria.  Weather conditions and tides may, at the time, make racing below the bridge near the West Mooring Basin, preferable.

Sponsored by Astoria Yacht Club

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Family Fest at Regatta presented by AWE - Astoria
Aug
9

Family Fest at Regatta presented by AWE - Astoria

Family Fest at Regatta presented by AWE - Astoria

Saturday, August 9th

2-4pm

Barbey Maritime Center

Come to the Barbey Maritime Center after the land parade to learn about the many AWEsome organizations in Clatsop County that make this such an amazing place to live. Local scientists, ecologists, artists, dancers and more will be at the Barbey Maritime Center to tell families about their organization and how they can get involved. Tables will have fun activities for kids of all ages so come celebrate summer and Regatta with us!

Please park east of the Barbey Maritime Center in the lot accessible from 22nd Street. Please do not park in the red fire lanes.

Sponsored by AWE-Astoria

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Search & Rescue Demo
Aug
9

Search & Rescue Demo

Search and Rescue Demo

Unless called into action for a true emergency, the U.S. Coast Guard will treat us to a search and rescue demonstration in the Columbia River, off the 17th Street Pier.

Hosted by the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River.

Presented by U.S. Coast Guard

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Highwater Boat Parade
Aug
9

Highwater Boat Parade

Highwater Boat Parade

An Astoria Regatta Signature Event

A favorite event at the Regatta Festival, the Highwater Boat Parade takes place on the Columbia River. This parade features a variety of boats including service groups, the commercial industry, and sports crafts just to name a few. Be sure to catch the Regatta Court on the Bar Pilot’s boat leading the parade. You can view the parade from many restaurants on the water as well as docks along the riverfront.

Sponsored by Classic BodyWerks and Englund Marine

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Swim the Columbia
Jul
19

Swim the Columbia

  • Columbia River Maritime Museum (Parking Lot) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us Saturday, July 19 at the Columbia River Maritime Museum to cheer on the finishers for the Astoria Regatta’s Swim Across the Columbia! Participants will be led by Dr. Paul Silka, CMH's Emergency Department medical director, as they swim around six miles from Washington to Oregon.

The Astoria Co-Op will provide complimentary pastries and fresh fruit for supporters to enjoy. Freshly roasted coffee from All Good Coffee Co. will also be available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds donated to the BuildCMH Expansion Project.

Thank you to our partners, the Astoria Regatta, Columbia River Maritime Museum, Clatsop County Sheriff's Office, the Coast Guard, ODFW, WDFW and many others who are helping to make this a safe event for everyone on the water.

Boaters, please be aware of swimmers and kayakers in the river from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Be on the lookout for support vessels accompanying the swimmers and local marine authorities.

We look forward to seeing you at the finish line!

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