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SUMMARY:Shoal Creek Water Festival
DESCRIPTION:Wildcat Park \nSaturday\, July 19\, 2025\, 10 am – 2:00 pm \nGenerously sponsored by Missouri American Water \nThis event is an absolute blast! Get ready for some awesome activities like cardboard boat races crafted by clever and brave participants\, shoebox boat races where kids can showcase their cool creations\, and a thrilling rubber duck race.  Plus\, there will be snow cones\, food\, live entertainment\, and tons of fun for the whole family! Want to join in on the cardboard or shoebox boat races? Please read below. \nPlease fill out the registration forms & return them to robin@wildcatglades.org.  Please remember to submit your registration fee.  That can be done on this website.  They are listed on the tickets.  If you have difficulties\, contact us.  Don’t worry\, we want you in the races! \nBoat Entry Adults 2025 \nBoat Entry Teen 2025 \nhttps://bit.ly/CBRAdult \nhttps://bit.ly/CardboardRaceTeen \n  \nCardboard Boats \n  \nParticipating in the Cardboard Boat Race is a fantastic way for your organization to bond and have a blast! Imagine designing\, naming\, building\, and sailing your very own boat\, cheered on by families and other team members on race day. This event offers some incredible benefits: \n\nImproves communication – Shouting about waterproofing over cardboard? Why not!\nIgnites creativity – Who knew cardboard could be transformed into such masterpieces?\nStrengthens relationships – Rowing together certainly brings folks closer.\nBoosts morale – Nothing beats the cheers of victory (or even hilarious defeat)\nSharpens problem-solving skills – Can that cardboard handle the waves? Let’s find out.\nPromotes generosity – Sharing duct tape never felt so good.\n\n  \nThe boats are made entirely from cardboard and powered by paddlers. They will race down Shoal Creek\, competing for honor\, glory\, bragging rights\, and unique trophies. Categories include Solo\, Tandem\, and Team. \nBy joining our fleet\, you’ll: \n\nHave an unforgettable adventure – Seriously\, this is one for the memory books.\nBe part of something epic – The cardboard fleet awaits you.\nGain recognition and prestige – You’re going to be a legend.\nSupport Wildcat Glades Park – Feel good while having fun.\nRace in a safe environment – Safety first\, fun second.\n\n  \nCOMMITMENT \n  \nCaptains and crews eager to compete in the Shoal Creek Water Festival Cardboard Boat Race commit to the following: \n\nBuild a boat using only cardboard and duct tape. Get creative!\nMake sure all boats are human powered (bring your own oars or paddles).\nDive fully into the event\, which includes:\nBringing your completed boat to the wharf on Saturday\, July 19 at 9 a.m.\nParticipating in the brief awards ceremony after the race\nCleaning up or removing your boat after the race\nRegistering your boat by July 17th at 5 p.m.\n\n  \n  \nReady to set sail on this fun-filled journey? Let’s get crafting! \nConstruction Materials \n  \n  \n\n\n\nPermissible Materials:\nMaterials NOT Allowed:\n\n\nCorrugated Cardboard\nWood\, Styrofoam\n\n\nAppliance or grocery stores\n\n\n\n\nPlastic sheathing\n\n\nCardboard “blocks”\n\n\n\nFurniture stores\nFiberglass\n\n\nCardboard Tubes Carpet/linoleum stores\nSona-Tubes\, coated cardboard\n\n\n\nSilicon\, Wax\, Tar\n\n\nFastening material\n\n\n\nDuct or masking tape Liquid nails adhesive\nCaulking compounds\n\n\nLatex Paint\, Varnish\nMetal\n\n\n\nStaples\, clamps\, screws\n\n\nJudges decide on the interpretation of the rules\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\nThe ENTIRE boat must be built of cardboard\, duct tape\, and one-part polyurethane. (Any part of your boat that touches the water must be cardboard. This includes the hull\, decking\, keel\, cowling\, superstructure\, oar locks\, seating and Nuts\, bolts\, washers and staples are NOT allowed in hull construction. The cardboard may be as thick as you want\, but may not be glued or attached to wood\, plastic\, fiberglass\, etc.)\n\nOnly exceptions are the paddles & decorations\n\n\nUse cardboard boxes\, “blocks”\, carpet tubes\nNO pre-treated cardboard allowed\nNO wood\, plastic\, Styrofoam or fiberglass\nNO caulking compounds or two-part/mixed adhesives\nNO wrapping in plastic or fiberglass\nDecorations are encouraged as long as they don’t effect structural strength or buoyancy\nBoats CANNOT tow anything behind them for the safety of other\nEvery crewmember must wear a PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE (PFD) & proper Please provide your own PFDs.\nAll crew members MUST sign a Participant Waiver/Hold Harmless Agreement on race Boats will not be allowed to race without a signed agreement from each race participant\nAll boats are human powered (oars and paddles you provide are acceptable as propulsion tools)\n\n  \n  \nShoebox Boat Races for kids ages 3 to 12 \n  \nKids Shoebox Boat Race  \nUpdated Shoebox Boat Rules and registration 2025 \nhttps://bit.ly/ShoeboxRace2025 \nPeople’s Choice Judging 9 to 11:45 Races Begin at Noon \n  \nRegistration: Completed registration form and $5 entry fee (non-refundable) must be received by Wildcat Glades \nNature Group by Thursday\, July 17\, 2025 \nMail check and registration to: Wildcat Glades Nature Group\, P.O. Box 3063\, Joplin\, MO 64803 To pay by debit\, call Robin Standridge at 417-291-3156 or you can pay directly in the Nature Store. \nAllowable Materials – CARDBOARD SHOEBOXES ONLY – NO EXCEPTIONS – NO WIDER THAN 9 inches. \n\nBoats failing to comply with construction rules will race but are not eligible for cash prizes.\nShoeboxes only to be used as boat’s main structure.\nDuct tape may be used. This is the only acceptable tape.\nWater based one-part paint.\nElmer’s White or Wood Glue (or equivalent).\n\nBanned Materials – \n\nNO wood\, metal or plastic materials used to build boat body.\nNO cardboard materials that have been waxed\, waterproof\, sealed or reinforced or otherwise treated in manufacturing process.\nNO substance harmful to the environment.\nNO two-part paints (requiring hardener or catalyst\, i.e.: no epoxy glue\, resins or varnishes).\nNO silicon\, caulks\, tar wax\, Vaseline\, polyurethane or other waterproofing agents.\nNO staples\, nails\, clamps or foam core materials\, including pool noodles or floaters.\n\nJudging – \n\nTies to be resolved by a race-off.\nJudges will have final decision on rule interpretation.\n\nPrizes- \n\nFirst 50 registrants will receive a free bag.\nCash prizes: $25/first place speed\, $15/second place speed/ $10 third place\n$25 People’s Choice (to be determined by popular vote\, 25 cents per vote – start raising your money now!)\n\nNeed help building your boat? View our website and Facebook page (Wildcat Glades) for ideas on boat building.  Visit: www.wildcatglades.org for more details and to register.   \n  \nDuck Race \n🌊🐥 Get ready for a splashing good time at the most exciting duck race of the year! Join us on Saturday\, July 19th\, at 2:15 pm for a quacking adventure that you won’t want to miss! \nPurchase your very own numbered duck and get in on the action—these little racers are available for buying until noon on race day. Not only will you be supporting your favorite nature group\, but you also have a chance to snag amazing prizes totaling nearly $1000! 🎉 \nThe best part? You don’t have to be present to win! If you’re lucky enough to snag a prize and decide to stick around\, you’ll get the thrill of choosing your very own reward! But don’t worry if you can’t stay; we’ll securely hold your prize at the Wildcat Glades Nature Store (201 W Riviera Drive\, Joplin\, MO) for 30 days. Just remember to make arrangements for pickup\, or else the prize will be forfeited. \nSo rally your friends\, grab a duck\, and let the race begin! It’s going to be a wild and wonderful day out in nature! 🦆✨ \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://wildcatglades.org/event/shoal-creek-water-festival/
LOCATION:Wildcat Glades Pavilion\, 2FHH+CP4\, Joplin\, MO\, 64804\, United States
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