Thursday, May 29 – June 1

Cardboard Boat Regatta and Springfield Days Festival

This annual community celebration has expanded to four days of family fun, featuring a parade through downtown Springfield, children’s rides and games, food, an art show, an entertainment stage, outdoor movie and more. The grand finale is Sunday, June 1, as the popular Cardboard Boat Regatta plays to an exuberant crowd of spectators at Lake Accotink. Boats are judged at noon and races begin at 2 p.m. The cost for contestants who register before 4 p.m. Friday, May 31 is $15 per boat. The cost after 4 p.m. Friday, May 31 is $25 per boat. No boat registrations after noon on Sunday. Springfield Days events are presented by Lake Accotink Park, the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and local community groups. For information call 703-569-0285.