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52nd Labor Day Regatta is nearly here

EXPRESS ARCHIVES Customers shop for food at an array of options at a past year’s Regatta.

LOCK HAVEN — The volunteers of the Lock Haven Labor Day Regatta are proud as always to present its 52nd Lock Haven Labor Day Regatta to be held from 6 p.m. Sept. 1 to Sept. 4 at 8 p.m.

Boat races will be held from Saturday, Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday, Sept 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Opening ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 2, with Clinton County Economic Partnership Chamber/Tourism Director Julie Brennan.

“A” Stock Runabout 2023 North American Championship will be on Saturday, Sept. 2, and the annual Dash For Cash, where second place is first loser, is on Sunday, Sept. 3, at noon.

The midway — featuring all your favorite food, drinks, games and rides — will be Friday, Sept. 1, from 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 3, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Monday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Advance ride tickets are now available at these Lock Haven locations: It Is What It Is, Second Cup, Avenue 209 and The Bus Stops Here.

Buy now and receive four extra, free tickets than available on the street during the regatta.

Entertainment on the Stephen Hill Memorial Stage on the corner of Water and Jay streets:

— Friday, Sept. 1, from 7 to 10 p.m., presented by the volunteers of the Lock Haven Labor Day Regatta: Leadfoot.

— Saturday, Sept. 2, presented by Schlesinger Communications – WBPZ, Qwik Rock, WBLF, 92.1 WSQV and 106.9 WVSQ: Noon to 3 p.m., Troy Love & The Clerks; 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Red Wednesday; 7 to 10 p.m., Rise.

— Sunday, Sept. 3, presented by Bear Country 99.9 FM (Celebrating its 30th Year): 12-9:45 p.m.; Girl & The Guitarist, Kopper & Kash, Echo & Sway, Ridin’ Shotgun, Troy Love, Kids @ Heart and Private Stock Trio.

— Monday, Sept. 4, presented by the volunteers of the Lock Haven Area Regatta: Noon to 3 p.m., Leo & Christian Family Tradition Band; 5 to 8 p.m., Rock of Ages Reunion: Act from Harlet, Sinner and Classic Rock-N-Roll Revival.

Fireworks are Sunday, Sept. 3, at 10 p.m. Weather postponement, if necessary, is set for Monday, Sept. 4, at 9 p.m.

The Regatta would like to thank the following sponsors:

— Delaware Valley Outboard Racing Association

— American Power Boat Association

— Schlesinger Communications – WBPZ, Qwik Rock, WBLF, 92.1 WSQV and 106.9 WVSQ

— Bear Country 99.9 FM

— Supported by a Tourism and Recreation Grant from the Clinton County Visitor Bureau and County

— Geisinger Medical Center

— Commissioners

— P&D Games, LLC, Lock Haven

— Lock Haven 40&8, Club 903

— Castanea Fire Company No. 1

— Lock Haven American Legion

— Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 4298

Starting at $3.69/week.

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