Regatta means cars as well as boats
Published 5:00 pm Thursday, August 5, 2004
The Lower Columbia Classic Car Club will celebrate the Astoria Regatta’s 110th year anniversary by hosting the Regatta Cruise-In Aug. 14.
The Cruise-In will be held at the Astoria Train Station, and registration will run from 9 a.m. to noon. Judging will be held from noon to 3 p.m., and awards will then be given out. Trophies will be awarded for Admiral’s Choice, Ambassador’s Choice, Regatta Trophy, Participation, Hard Luck and Long Distance.
Spectators and participants can enjoy live music, a DJ playing 50s tunes, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, goodie bags and dash plaques, as well as the Regatta events in and around the waterfront.
For entry information participants should call (503)325-1807, (503)325-0792 or just show up with their cars when registration begins. Participants can pre-register at P.O. Box 1259, Astoria, OR 97103.
The Astoria Regatta starts on Wednesday and runs through Aug. 15.