Description:
Float your boat at the 9th annual Rotary River Rally. More than 10,000 spectators will cheer you on as you race your home-made cardboard boat on a 200-yard course on Tempe Town Lake! Every boat is unique – from the design to the costumes to the ability to stay afloat! Boats are built from corrugated cardboard, glue and paint – no other materials are allowed. Designs get pretty elaborate – rubber duckies, Viking sailing ships, submarines, and log rafts. Teams come from local schools, youth groups, families, individuals and corporations. Awards are given in 3 classes and 2 divisions. Spectators can check out the boats and vote for their favorite at Friday night’s Advance Boat Preview (4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tempe Beach Park.) Races are held on Saturday (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) FREE for spectators. Nominal charge for boats. Pre-register on-line or enter a lottery on race day to build your own “Instant boat”. Some sink, some swim, everyone has a great time!

Performers:
DJ - Friday night with games and activities

Location:
Tempe Town Lake

Directions:
Rio Salado & Mill

Times:
Friday night Boat Preview at Tempe Beach Park 4 pm to 8 pm; Saturday cardboard boat races 9 am to 3 pm

Admission & Parking:
FREE

Website: http://www.RotaryRiverRally.com
Telephone: 480 905 5944
Email: boathelp@rotaryriverrally.com