2026 Columbus Riverfest featuring Columbus Ya Gotta Regatta

Join us for an unforgettable day of fun, teamwork, and community impact at Columbus Riverfest featuring Ya Gotta Regatta on July 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Mill Race Park!

This family-friendly event features the exciting cardboard boat race, where teams design, build, and race handmade boats across the water in support of a great cause. Attendees will also enjoy food trucks, entertainment, interactive activities, and plenty of opportunities to cheer on their favorite teams.

Proceeds from the event benefit United Way of Bartholomew County and its work to reduce poverty and homelessness throughout Bartholomew County.

Volunteers play a vital role in making this event a success. We need enthusiastic individuals to assist with event setup and teardown, registration, race operations, activity stations, crowd assistance, and more. Whether you can help for a few hours or the entire day, your support will help create a memorable experience for participants and families while making a difference in our community.

Learn more about the event and register a boat at Columbus Riverfest featuring Ya Gotta Regatta.

Come be part of the fun and help us make waves for a great cause!

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Opportunity/Agency	Date/Time	Actions
Parking Crew – Keep Columbus Riverfest Rolling! United Way of Bartholomew County	Multiple Shifts Available	View Details
Columbus Riverfest Set-Up Crew – Help Us Make It Happen! United Way of Bartholomew County	Happens On Jul 31, 2026	View Details
Columbus Riverfest Wrap Crew – Close Out the Fun! United Way of Bartholomew County	Happens On Jul 31, 2026	View Details
Columbus Riverfest Hype Crew – Crowd Engagement & Safety Team United Way of Bartholomew County	Happens On Jul 31, 2026	View Details