Boatnik is an annual festival held in Riverside Park in Grants Pass, Oregon over Memorial Day Weekend for more than 60 years. There is no admission to attend Boatnik and there are many activities and shows for all ages. There are additional activities available for purchase including the Davis Shows Carnival, concert, and Boatnik Brewfest. The best part...ALL of the proceeds from the event are donated throughout the year to children and youth-based organizations in Josephine County!
The activities start Thursday evening with the Davis Shows Carnival featuring food, rides, games and family fun. The excitement continues Friday with the concert, a spectacular fireworks display on the river, midway vendors, and the carnival. Saturday morning features the well-known Boatnik parade that travels through downtown Grants Pass and ends at Riverside Park. Throughout the weekend the festivities continue in the park where there are a whirlwind of activities that include: Sprint and Drag boat racing, carnival rides, arts and crafts, children's activities, Bingo, food vendors, Monday Sundaes, the Boatnik Brewfest, the Chevy Drive It Home Golf Shoot Out and a second night of patriotic fireworks. Monday is the highlight of Boatnik featuring the World Famous Tom Rice Memorial White Water Hydroplane Race, and the Memorial Day Service including a jet flyover.
Thousands of locals and visitors from around the world come to share the tradition and unique experience of Boatnik.
The activities start Thursday evening with the Davis Shows Carnival featuring food, rides, games and family fun. The excitement continues Friday with the concert, a spectacular fireworks display on the river, midway vendors, and the carnival. Saturday morning features the well-known Boatnik parade that travels through downtown Grants Pass and ends at Riverside Park. Throughout the weekend the festivities continue in the park where there are a whirlwind of activities that include: Sprint and Drag boat racing, carnival rides, arts and crafts, children's activities, Bingo, food vendors, Monday Sundaes, the Boatnik Brewfest, the Chevy Drive It Home Golf Shoot Out and a second night of patriotic fireworks. Monday is the highlight of Boatnik featuring the World Famous Tom Rice Memorial White Water Hydroplane Race, and the Memorial Day Service including a jet flyover.
Thousands of locals and visitors from around the world come to share the tradition and unique experience of Boatnik.
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Frequently asked questions...
How often does the shuttle run?
The shuttles will run back and forth between the park and the parking locations. See the schedule below for the shuttle schedules.
Is there handicap parking?
Yes, there is handicap parking available on East Park street. It is first come first served with your placard. See the park map below for locations.
How do I collect my will-call armbands?
You can present your photo ID or the email confirmation at the will-call booth. See the map below for the will-call location. See the will-call schedule on the carnival page under the events tab above. If you did not receive your email confirmation, be sure to check your spam/junk folder.
Are dogs allowed in the park?
No. There are no dogs allowed in the park and there are signs posted around the park indicating so.
When do fireworks begin?
On both Friday and Sunday, the fireworks will begin at dusk (approximately 9:45 - 10:00)
The shuttles will run back and forth between the park and the parking locations. See the schedule below for the shuttle schedules.
Is there handicap parking?
Yes, there is handicap parking available on East Park street. It is first come first served with your placard. See the park map below for locations.
How do I collect my will-call armbands?
You can present your photo ID or the email confirmation at the will-call booth. See the map below for the will-call location. See the will-call schedule on the carnival page under the events tab above. If you did not receive your email confirmation, be sure to check your spam/junk folder.
Are dogs allowed in the park?
No. There are no dogs allowed in the park and there are signs posted around the park indicating so.
When do fireworks begin?
On both Friday and Sunday, the fireworks will begin at dusk (approximately 9:45 - 10:00)
Grants pass Active ClubP.O. Box 961
Grants Pass, OR 97528 Request a donation below
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