The Caspian Raft Regatta

Join the Northeast Kingdom's exciting new tradition at the Caspian Raft Regatta! Participants of all ages are invited to unleash their creativity by designing, building, and racing their own human-powered rafts, made from recycled and repurposed materials, on Caspian Lake for fantastic prizes. Emphasizing imagination, teamwork, and adventure, the Regatta features two playful categories: The Handbuilt Fleet, which requires rafts to be crafted entirely from scratch using repurposed materials, and The Float Hackers, allowing modifications to existing flotation devices like canoes and kayaks.

Compete for glory and bragging rights in a lively lake race, with prizes awarded for speed, creativity, craftsmanship, and charm, plus bonus points for costumes—don't forget your life vest! Spectators can cheer from the shore, enjoy a BBQ, and marvel at the unique floating creations. For those interested in building their rafts, raft-building days are available at HCA on July 12, 16, 17, 30, 31, and August 8.

Please remember to use environmentally friendly materials and follow sustainability guidelines. All rafts will also be decontaminated to protect local ecosystems. Join us for a day of fun, competition, and innovation at the Caspian Raft Regatta, where it's all about making waves! For more information, visit highlandartsvt.org/.