Dive into one of the Hudson Valley’s quirkiest traditions at the New Paltz Regatta, where homemade crafts—built from barrels, tubes, and pure imagination—race down the Wallkill River in a splashy spectacle of creativity and chaos. What began in 1955 has become a beloved celebration of community spirit and summer’s arrival, drawing crowds to cheer, laugh, and revel in the fun. Join locals and visitors alike for a day of eccentric charm and riverside excitement in the heart of New Paltz.