2019 Kick-Off Events- Poquoson Seafood Festival Work Boat Races
Poquoson Work boat Races and Kick-Off Party
Presented by Pomoco Nissan of Hampton
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.
2019 Date Sunday, October 13; Rain date Sunday, October 27
Registration Form is due October 11, 2019 12noon
Here's just a small video of some of the action, From 2018
RACE DAY ITINERARY
CAPTAIN’S MEETING 11:30am
PARADE of SAIL 12:00pm
RACES BEGIN 12:30pm
Come early for the music and fun; stay after for the awards to congratulate the captains.
Local seafood available for purchase from Captain Harrell and Son’s Seafood Kitchen.
Snacks and Goodies from We are Nuts also available for purchase
Other vendors include: The Ship’s Hold-Tiffany Heiser,
Beach Bull Boutique- Charmaine Joyner Johnson,
Amy Vest Gardner’s –Crafts and Things,
Little Lads Photo Studio-Devin Insley,
Scentsy & Tastefully Simple- Rayna Goddin,
Family and Fun Entertainment with Bubbles the Clown and more!!
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.
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
In-Kind Contributions from
Joeys Sign & Lettering, Islander Trophies & Engraving, Chesapeake Jewelers
