"Summertime, And the 'Goin Is Easy"

And that means it’s time for the annual Cardboard Cup Regatta

Cardboard now available—

Begin building your boat today for the 28th Annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta

As the temperatures rise this week, summer is officially on its way and so is the 2012 America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta. Four skids of 8ft by 8ft cardboard sheets were delivered to the maintenance garage at the Crystal Lake Park District’s Main Beach parking lot in anticipation of the 28th Annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta.

While race day is not until Saturday, June 23 2012, you can begin building your boat today. This year, why not get together with a group of your friends, family, and/or co-workers and let your creativity flourish.

 Cardboard sheets can be picked up from the Crystal Lake Park District Maintenance Garage Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or by special arrangement by calling (815) 477-5007. There is no charge for the cardboard thanks to a generous in-kind donation by American Eagle Packaging of Elgin, Illinois.

The 28th Annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Main Beach in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Gates will open at 9:00 a.m. and races will commence at noon. An individual/family boat registration fee is $20 per entry and the commercial/company registration fee is $250 per entry. General admission is $3 per person with a $15 maximum per family. All proceeds from the America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta are distributed to local charities. The America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and all contributions are tax deductible as allowed by Federal law.

Make plans today to join this exciting day of fun for families and the community while helping to make a positive difference for local charities. Stop by the park district maintenance garage and pick up a few sheets of cardboard and begin constructing your boat today!

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