2019 Nanaimo Marine Festival and International World Bathtub Race

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Sunday, July 21st, 2019

Three full days of fun and activities for the young, old and in-between, family oriented and held in NANAIMO, the Sun-Porch of Canada, the Jewel of the West and the Bathtub Racing Capital of the World!

MAFFEO SUTTON PARK & SWY-A-LANA LAGOON PARK
Downtown Nanaimo
Free events for the whole family all weekend include Arts & Crafts Fair, Kiddies Karnival, Food Vendors, a children's Craft Tent and more.

Friday July 19th: 4PM-11PM
Saturday July 20th: 9AM-11PM
Sunday July 21st: 10AM-5PM

BATHTUB WEEKEND BEER GARDENS
Maffeo Sutton Park

BATHTUB WEEKEND CONCERTS
Maffeo Sutton Park

July 19th - Big Sugar
July 20th - The Joe Cocker Experience, Sirreal, The Hip Replacements

SAILPAST ON WHEELS PARADE
Downtown Nanaimo
Saturday July 20th : 10:30AM

The Sailpast is a fun parade featuring the World’s Largest Bathtub, showcasing the racing Tubs and their sponsors and a variety of Community, Commercial and Military entries.

QUALITY FOODS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS FIREWORKS
Nanaimo Harbour
Saturday July 20th: 10PM

Award-winning fireworks display simulcast to music on 102.3 FM The Wave. It’s a signature event as part of the Nanaimo Marine Festival, the night before the World Championship Bathtub Races.

52nd WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BATHTUB RACE
Georgia Strait
Sunday July 21st: 11AM-4PM

Again this year, the race will start and end in Nanaimo Harbour. The finish line is below the Frank Ney statue at Maffeo Sutton park!

https://www.bathtubbing.com/bathtub-weekend/calendar-events/