In August the Reston Museum hosts the Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta! Page will have event info, boat building tips, and teams can share progress pics!
08/11/2025
Another regatta is in the books! Thank you all for attending and a huge thanks goes out to all the volunteers that helped make this year’s event such a success! Want to race next year? Register at https://www.restonmuseum.org/events/2024-cardboard-boat-regatta
🚨ONE WEEK AWAY! 🚨
The Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta is back next Saturday, August 9! 🛶🎉
Join us for one of Reston’s most exciting (and creative) summer traditions; a FREE community event featuring cardboard boat races, live performances, and local vendors at beautiful Lake Anne Plaza.
💺 Want the best view? Snag VIP seating for just $50! Includes shade, prime placement, and a $25 gift card to Open Road Distillery Reston! Purchase ahead of time at restonmuseum.org as seats are extremely limited.
Bring your friends, your family, and your cheering voice. We’ll see you at the lake! 🌊
More info ➡️ restonmuseum.org
Thank you to this year's sponsors:
Starkist
Wegmans
123 Junk
Reston Community Players
The Dental Co. of Leesburg
Reston Community Players
The Dental Co. of Leesburg
Robert E Simon JR Children's Center
NOVEC HELPS
Realty One Group
Restoration Church
Elden St Tea Shop
Hawaii's Best Shave Ice
123 Junk
Nova Labs
Big Blue Swim School
NW Federal Credit Union
Reston Association
FGMA
The RoSigle Community Giving Foundation
Reston Letter
Bach 2 Rock
Open Road Distillery
Aspen Jewelry Designs
Lake Anne Brewhouse
Lake Anne Coffee House and Wine Bar
RAGS- Reston Art Gallery and Studios
Lake Anne of Reston, A Condominium Unit Owners Association, and Reston Community Center!
07/18/2025
🎉 Upgrade your Regatta experience!
Enjoy the best view of the Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta from our shaded VIP seating, proudly sponsored by Open Road Reston!
🎟️ $50 per seat includes:
🍽️ A $25 Open Road Reston gift card
🌞 Personal shade
🚤 Front-row view of all the action
Seats are very limited—grab yours today! https://www.restonmuseum.org/shop/p/vip-seating-lake-anne-cardboard-boat-regatta
07/18/2025
🚤💦 A huge thank you to all of our incredible sponsors for supporting the 2025 Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta!
Your generosity helps keep this one-of-a-kind community tradition afloat—literally! From creative boat builders to cheering spectators, none of it would be possible without your support.
💙 We’re so grateful to have you as part of the Regatta crew.
🛟It's not too late to join the fun! If you would like to sponsor or race in the regatta, visit restonmuseum.org to learn more!
06/25/2025
🚣♀️💦 Ready to Make a Splash?
The Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta is back on August 9, and we’re looking for amazing local businesses and organizations to help power this unforgettable community event!
As a sponsor, you’ll gain visibility, show your community spirit, and be part of one of Reston’s most beloved summer traditions. Whether you're cheering from the shore or racing a boat of your own, there's a way to get involved—and your support helps keep this event free and fun for everyone.
🌊 Sponsorships start at just $125
🛶 Custom branding opportunities available
👉 Learn more and sign up: restonmuseum.org
06/19/2025
📢🛶Calling all cardboard boat racing enthusiasts! Students, families, adult teams, businesses and organizations - Register today to join us for the Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta at restonmuseum.org!
Hosted by Lake Anne Anne of Reston, A Condominium Owners Association, and Reston Community Center.
06/12/2025
✨☺️ Remember these iconic cardboard creations? We’ve seen some legendary boats over the years—and we’ve already heard whispers of some incredible designs in the works for this year! 🛶🤫 So… what will YOUR team build? 🤔
Head over to restonmuseum.org for event details, boat-building tips, and all the inspiration you need.
➡️ Then gather your crew and register your team—or sign on as a sponsor to help support this community event!
Ready. Set. Build! 🏁
Presented by the Reston Museum
Hosted by Lake Anne of Reston, A Condominium Unit Owners Association and Reston Community Center.
06/04/2025
🚣♂️✨Support the Reston Museum, give back to the community, and have your business displayed and represented at this year's Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta! We are currently accepting sponsors for this event. Visit our website at restonmuseum.org to see how you can join the fun! Ready. Set. Race!✨🚣♀️
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08/09/2024
We made the news! Thank you NBC Washington!!
The Weekend Scene: Cardboard Boat Regatta and more to do around DC News4’s Tommy McFly breaks down some of the best ways to spend your weekend in the D.C. area. Note: The Montgomery County Ag Fair is closed on Friday, Aug. 9, due to weather, but expects to reopen Saturday.