THE MORAINE STATE PARK REGATTA
Located on Lake Arthur, the Regatta is the Region’s Premiere, All-Ages, Eco-Recreational Event
The 2024 Regatta on Moraine State Park’s South Shore will be held on August 3-4, 2024, with a weekend of free family fun!
The Moraine State Park Regatta showcases eco-recreational activities for all ages along the south shore of Lake Arthur. Featuring water and land recreational fun for all ages, nature-themed experiences, and vendors from the local community, the regatta has something for everyone!
A WEEKEND OF FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!
THANK YOU to everyone who made the 24th annual Moraine State Park Regatta a huge success! We were thrilled to welcome over 20,000 attendees to the south shore for a few days of fun. And the rain that ended the event was a perfect way to cool off after a hot, sunny weekend.
Enjoy this video highlighting all the fun we had together as part of this year’s festivities.
Video credit: Al Marschke of BluMars Media
“We had an absolute blast! My son is six and daughter is four, and we loved the food trucks & live music. We swam in the lake, played in the sand, & took our kayaks out … we made some great memories & appreciate the work that went into creating the event. Thank you!”
— Moraine State Park Regatta Attendee
REGATTA UNDER THE SUN
“Gorgeous weekend — loved sitting by the water, listening to music, and especially enjoyed going out on a catamaran! Have always wanted to learn to sail, and this was a great introduction.”
— Moraine State Park Regatta Attendee
Vendor Marketplace
From burgers and BBQ to Asian cuisine and sweet desserts, visitors have no shortage of food trucks and vendors to satisfy their cravings. Non-food vendors include local crafts and artisans, as well as showcases from businesses and service providers across the region. Our 2023 Regatta featured 39 community vendors and 16 food vendors.
Land Recreation
Classes and demonstrations of archery, yoga, bocce, and more! This area promotes land recreation at the park. Attendees can learn about exercise options available in the community and instructors have opportunities for reaching new members. Presented by KLove.
Regatta Car Cruise
New this year, Saturday’s Car Cruise was all about Jeeps! All Jeepers and their rubber ducks were invited on Saturday. On Sunday, all car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts met for an exhibition of vintage, classic and customized vehicles on both days. Donations are gratefully accepted, but participation is free, and owners of the first 100 vehicles received a commemorative dash plaque. Presented by PA Lottery.
REGATTA ON THE WATER
“It was very nice that the Regatta leadership made it easy to sign up for sailing, paddle boards, and kayaks, and that there were plenty of spaces to accommodate the people who wanted to avail themselves of these unique outdoor opportunities.”
— Moraine State Park Regatta Attendee
Water Recreation
Lake tours and workshops hosted by expert instructors and local outfitters. Activities could include kayaking, canoeing, rowing, stand-up paddle-boarding, sailing, fishing and more.
Fireworks Over the Lake
Kellner’s Fireworks put on a fireworks display on Saturday night of the Regatta.
GET CLOSER TO NATURE
“It was a privilege to be included in the butterfly release. Everyone I talked to was thanking me and I just felt so humbled to be included in a moment that was so personal for so many. It is something I always want to remember.”
— Moraine State Park Regatta Attendee
Moraine Regatta 5k Trail Run/Walk
The Moraine Regatta 5k race was held on Saturday morning, August 5. Awards (gift cards!) were given to the first-place runner in each age category, male and female. A portion of the race proceeds benefit the Moraine State Park’s South Shore stabilization project. Presented by XTO.
Annual Memorial Butterfly Release
Our Sunday tradition fills the sky with the color and movement from the Western Pennsylvania Monarch. Over 300 butterflies will take flight – a popular highlight of the Regatta weekend. Guests can also purchase individual butterflies, distributed in honor of a special someone, in memory of a loved one, or just for fun. Presented by Oliver Outdoor.
Lake Arthur Lily Pad Kids’ Activities
There are multiple programs throughout the Regatta weekend, from the barrel train to fishing. Bring the littles to the Lake Arthur Lily Pad for a variety of activities which are all FREE. Presented by Early Learning connections.
AND SO MUCH MORE!
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2023 REGATTA SPONSORS
The Moraine State Park Regatta would not be a success without the support of our generous benefactors. Special thanks goes to our Regatta Sponsors.
REGATTA VOLUNTEERS
The Regatta invites locals to go behind the scenes with us to make this community event a great one. We are thankful to those who donate their time and passion to such a great family event.
“The numerous kids’ activities were wonderful. My littles had a great time doing activities during the day and we returned in the evening for s’mores and fireworks. Traffic control this year was great! … This year was clearly well-thought-out because traffic flowed nicely, and we were out in a reasonable amount of time.”
— Moraine State Park Regatta Attendee