Boat Racing Returns to Evansville This Labor Day Weekend!

A new event will be staged on the Ohio Riverfront in Downtown Evansville over the Labor Day weekend in 2017. Evansville HydroFest™ will host the American Power Boat Association’s North American Championships from September 1st through September 3rd.

As of this date, a total of 33 teams have committed to compete in Evansville in 3 classes, including 1 Litre Y Hydroplanes, National Modified Hydroplanes NMH, and Grand Prix Hydroplanes GP.  More classes are expected to compete.

Admission cost for Evansville HydroFest is $10 total for all 3 days. 12 and under are free.  The wristbands will go on sale June 14th in a variety of Evansville and Tri-state locations, as well as online at www.evansvillehydrofest.com.  Bleacher Seating and Pit Tours will be available for additional at the event.

Visit the Evansville Hydrofest website for more information.

Information from the office of Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke