Redd's Pond Regatta
An annual Marblehead tradition! Race your model boats across Redd's Pond for glory and bragging rights!
Time & Location
Jul 03, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Redd's Pond, Redd's Pond, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
About the Event
The annual Model Boat Regatta is a beloved community tradition and a highlight of the Festival. Friends and families start gathering around Redd's Pond for an exciting race and a true test of all boatbuilders: to see if ye boat 'tis seaworthy! If she sails straight and true, the winner's circle may be yours!
There's no cost to enter the regatta. Just grab a spot at Redd's Pond and get ready to race! It's recommended to arrive prior to race time to grab a spot to race or watch.
This year, for the first time, we will be giving snacks to each participant as well as an array of awards to recognize creativity, focus, collaboration, and also artistic talent, all courtesy of a festival endowment gift from the family of Herbert and Greta Howard. The first Howard Family Awards were given in 2024 and 2025 for the Sand Sculpture Contests.
We recommend arriving at the Regatta on foot. Redd's Pond is just a short walk from Crocker Park and Washington St, and is located in a residential neighborhood, so parking is extremely limited.
Thanks to chairpersons Russell Wells and Doug Park, with support from the Marblehead Model Yacht Club.
VOLUNTEER opportunities available!
