Kick-Off Events-  Poquoson Seafood Festival Work Boat Races

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Poquoson Work boat Races and Kick-Off Party

One of the most prestigious Workboat Races in the Hampton Roads area is conducted on Poquoson’s Back River with Chesapeake Bay Dead Rise Boats and other working craft. Hundreds of spectators enjoy this annual salute to the Working Watermen of Hampton Roads.

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2020 Dates TBA

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Come early for the music and fun; stay after for the awards to congratulate the captains.

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Special Thanks to our Race Sponsors for 2019

as of 10/1/19

Pomoco Nissan of Hampton, Waterfront Development, Jordan Marine, Julian Ann Seafood, Brown Enterprises, LLC.

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L.D Amory Seafood

B & C Seafood

Danny’s Auto Glass & Mirror

McFatter’s

Aaron Tatem

Sam Rust Seafood, Inc.

Surf Rider Restaurant

Engle Construction

Kathleen McKone Realtor

York River Yacht Haven

Bill Forrest Seafood

Canvas Docktors, LLC

Miss Mary Seafood

Poquoson Diner

Quality Home Inspections

Diggs Diesel, LLC

Pete’s Towing

CMTI

Sword’s Marine

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In-Kind Contributions from

Joeys Sign & Lettering, Islander Trophies & Engraving, Chesapeake Jewelers

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