Free Events

Sporting Events

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Sporting Chance for Youth Day XTREME Scramble June XTREME Scramble July Riverfront Grand Prix XTREME Scramble August Dragon Boat Races and Asian Festival 10th Anniversary Head of the Riverfront Regatta

PARK RULES & REGULATIONS - Please note: Due to liability and legal restrictions, no outside alcoholic beverages of any kind may be brought into the Riverfront Parks by any party. Riverfront Recapture is the only licensed authority to sell and serve liquor for consumption in the Riverfront Parks.

Please note: There is a fee to participate in any of our sporting activities. Spectating is always free.

XTREME 5k Run July

Thursday, July 31, 6pm

This 5k RACE is a great way for young professionals to meet after work and enjoy the river! Not a runner? Come for the BURGERS, BEER & LIVE MUSIC!!! We do it again on Thursday, August 28.

Register at: www.hartfordmarathon.com

Location: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza

Riverfront Grand Prix

Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17, 9am to 5pm

The Riverfront Grand Prix – ChampBoat Series returns to the Connecticut River for their world-class F1 powerboat spectacular. During this 2-day event the 17’ boats and their drivers thrill audiences as their 380-horsepower engines propel enable them 140 mph down the CT River. Viewing and spectator services at two Riverfront locations.

Location: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza

Location: Great River Park

Watch a clip of ChampBoat Series Races from Bay City 2007(click the arrow over the picture twice)

On-site Marketing and Promotional Opportunities:
Riverfront events attract large numbers of patrons from all over New England. Riverfront events may be an ideal environment to market or promote your product, business, or service. If you would like more information on marketing opportunities at Riverfront events, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Food Vending Opportunities:
Riverfront Recapture programs a variety of concerts, festivals, and sporting events that include food vending. All food and beverage vendors are required to complete an application and receive approval from Riverfront Recapture. To receive an application, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Merchandise Vending Opportunities:
Riverfront Recapture programs a variety of concerts, festivals, and sporting events that include food and merchandise vending. Merchandise vendors are required to complete an application and receive approval from Riverfront Recapture. To receive an application, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

For information about downtown Hartford including accomodations, visit http://www.enjoyhartford.com.

XTREME 5k Run August

Thursday, August 28, 6pm

This 5k RACE is a great way for young professionals to meet after work and enjoy the river! Not a runner? Come for the BURGERS, BEER & LIVE MUSIC!!!

Register at: www.hartfordmarathon.com

Location: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza

Dragon Boat Races & Asian Festival

Saturday, September 20, 8am-6pm

The Dragon Boat Festival balances colorful and competitive Dragon Boat races with Asian entertainment, food, and culture. Start the day with the ancient Chinese art of Dragon Dancing as dancers lead the paddlers to boats decorated with Dragon heads and tails. See Chinese dancing, Japanese drumming, martial arts and other Asian arts. Entertainment begins at 10 a.m. at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in downtown Hartford.

For more information about Dragon Boat races, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dragon_boat&oldid=199952654.

Location: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza

On-site Marketing and Promotional Opportunities:
Riverfront events attract large numbers of patrons from all over New England. Riverfront events may be an ideal environment to market or promote your product, business, or service. If you would like more information on marketing opportunities at Riverfront events, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Food Vending Opportunities:
Riverfront Recapture programs a variety of concerts, festivals, and sporting events that include food vending. All food and beverage vendors are required to complete an application and receive approval from Riverfront Recapture. To receive an application, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Merchandise Vending Opportunities:
Riverfront Recapture programs a variety of concerts, festivals, and sporting events that include food and merchandise vending. Merchandise vendors are required to complete an application and receive approval from Riverfront Recapture. To receive an application, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

10th Anniversary Head of the Riverfront Regatta

Sunday, October 5, 9am-3pm

See over 2,000 rowers take to the river to compete in one of the largest rowing competitions in the Northeast. Cheer as your favorite high school, collegiate & adult teams compete for medals. Food and beverages available. Parking is FREE but LIMITED.

Location: Charter Oak Landing

On-site Marketing and Promotional Opportunities:
Riverfront events attract large numbers of patrons from all over New England. Riverfront events may be an ideal environment to market or promote your product, business, or service. If you would like more information on marketing opportunities at Riverfront events, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Food Vending Opportunities:
Riverfront Recapture programs a variety of concerts, festivals, and sporting events that include food vending. All food and beverage vendors are required to complete an application and receive approval from Riverfront Recapture. To receive an application, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.

Merchandise Vending Opportunities:
Riverfront Recapture programs a variety of concerts, festivals, and sporting events that include food and merchandise vending. Merchandise vendors are required to complete an application and receive approval from Riverfront Recapture. To receive an application, send your inquiry to vending@riverfront.org.