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1st Annual HDG Extreme Boat Dockin' & Riverfront Festival
Join us on September 27th for a day filled with fun and adventure. This yearly event will raise funds to support HDGinBloom, a committee under the Community Projects of Havre de Grace Inc., a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. HDGinBloom has been established to promote and maintain the beautification of Historic Havre de Grace's public gardens and parks through citizen volunteerism.
The Riverfront festival seeks to recgonize and honor the Havre de Grace waterman's heritage. With great enthusiasm, this year' s Riverfront festival highlights traditional waterman activities to include an Extreme Boat Docking competition as the main event. Other events include a Dinghy Poker Run, Crab Pot Pulling Contest, an evening concert, and our beloved Lighted Boat Parade to conclude the day's festivities.
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Be a Sponsor
As a VIP Sponsor of The extreme Boat Docking, you will have access to prime seating with complimentary beer, wine, soda, water and lunch. You will also get to party with our Captains as you join them on their boat during the Lighted Boat Parade. All sponsors will be acknowledged during the event. Please click the button below for this year's sponsorship application. We certainly appreciate your consideration in supporting HDGinBloom.
Apply to Be a Vendor
Be a part of the fun! Would you like to join us as a Food, Art/Craft, or Nonprofit Vendor at this year's Extreme Boat Dockin' & Riverfront Festival? Please review the vendor information by clicking the link to ensure the festival is a good fit for you. Once you are interested please fill out the application to be considered for our event.
Volunteers
The success of this event is largely dependent on it's organizers, sponsors, and volunteers. Volunt5eers to work the event and community groups looking for service hours are needed and strongly encouraged to reach out.
The Lock House Museum
We are so happy to partner with the beautiful Havre de Grace Lock House. The first part of our festivities will happen on their grounds from 11am to 4pm
Concord Point Park
The second half of our festivities will conclude at Concord Point Park where everyone will enjoy a concert by Son's of Pirates while viewing our culminating event, The Lighted Boat Parade. 5pm-9pm
Theresa Ray
Event organizer and Chairman, of HDGinBloom. Owner of Water Street Seafood and Les Petits Bisous.
Josh Argentino
Event organizer, Josh Argentino and owner of Argentino Marine Sales & Service proudly serves the HDG area. A full service company the can cover all your boat needs. From brokerage, repossession, winterization, service, and more, he's your one stop shop.
Lindsay Jones​
Volunteer extraordinaire, Lindsay Jones has worked hard to make sure our Lighted Boat Parade and after party goes off without a hitch. This is an event you don't want to miss.