The 2026 Royal Rosarian Milk Carton Boat Race
at Westmoreland Park
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Boat Inspection starts at 10:00 am
Races start at noon
Free to enter, free to watch
Registration will be open by March 1st.
Get started early at the
Open House, March 14th between noon and 2 pm
at Sellwood Community House, 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland
Learn how to build a boat, stay dry, and be competitive
Previous racers and structure engineers will help you with your design
Pick up some free milk cartons and get started on your boat
during Spring Break
Let us know you're coming so we can have them ready for you.
Email us at milkcartonboatrace@royalrosarianfoundation.org
and let us know you're coming.
Information on our 2026 Major Sponsors:
Portland Parks and Recreation: http://www.portland.gov/parks
Alpenrose: https://alpenrose.com/
SMILE Neighborhood Association: SMILE
Sellwood Community House: https://www.sellwoodcommunityhouse.org/
2026 Portland Rose Festival: www.rosefestival.org
We are looking for a few more additional sponsors
to support the 2026 boat race
If you want to give a tax-free donation in support of the Milk Carton Boat Race.
please contact Connie Shipley (503-830-1028)
to learn how to be a part of the 2026 or 2027 sponsors and/or partners
If you have any feedback on the 2025 event, please contact the committee
by phone 503-830-1028 or email: milkcartonboatrace@royalrosarianfoundation.org
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