Festival Events Schedule
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 4:00 - 11:00 p.m.
• 3:00 p.m.: Beer garden and food trucks open
• 5:40 p.m.: Team captain meeting (front of the stage)
• 6:00 p.m.: Opening ceremony
• 7:00 p.m.: Big Wave Dave and the Ripples (funk/soul/blues/rock music)
• 9:00 p.m.: Virgil Caine (roots rock/R&B/blues music)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Pancake breakfast sponsored by Border Town Betties, on Barker’s Island Marina
• 8:00 a.m.: Dragon boat races begin
• 10:00 a.m.: Short games with prizes
• 11:00 a.m.: Food trucks and beer garden open
• 11:00 a.m.: 5K fun run
• 11:15 a.m.: Rose petal ceremony
• 12:00 p.m.: Tug-of-war tourney
• 12:30 p.m.: Short games with prizes
• 1:00 p.m.: 5K fun run
• 2:00 p.m.: Short games with prizes
• Live music and entertainment provided by Superior Porchfest, Barker’s Island Festival Park Bandshell:
• 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Sterling Silver Dance Studio
• 1:00 -1:45 p.m.: Ventriloquist Jeremy Lepak
• 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.: The Note-ables (choral music)
• 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.: A Band Called Truman (blues rock)
• 4:00 p.m.: Final races
• 5:00 p.m.: Award ceremony
Located at the head of Lake Superior, this 400-meter race is a straight course that takes place in the Superior Bay off of Barkers Island. The water between the island and the mainland provides an ideal venue for the race, and historic Barker’s Island is a terrific staging area for not only the race but is also a recreational park for local residents.
There is ample space for spectators and all the activities associated with the festival. Many teams’ erect tents for the weekend, socialize, nap and celebrate on the island. Race heats take place completely in view across the island and happen in quick succession. The event is family friendly, has no admission fee for spectators, and is tons of fun!
Spectators are welcome to partake in the festival at no charge!
23rd Veteran is this year's charitable partner. Once you register to race or volunteer, you are encouraged to show off your fundraising skills for local veterans. Your fundraising page will show up in an email; it is ready to be customized and shared with those who love to help others.
All event purchases and proceeds help the local community through Rotary Club of Superior. Additional fundraising and donations help veterans through 23rd Veteran. Together we are making a difference.
