Oklahoma Regatta Festival
Join us for a weekend of racing at the 2026 Oklahoma Regatta Festival, October 2-4. You’ll find great viewing anywhere in the Boathouse District!
The three-day event features the Oklahoma City University Head of the Oklahoma Regatta, RIVERSPORT Rowing and Dragon Boat League Championships, OG&E NightSprints racing, great food, family fun and fireworks to cap off racing Friday and Saturday evenings. Join us at the Finish Line Tower to cheer your teams on to victory – and join us in “lighting up the night” with spangles, lighted costumes, and glow sticks!
Admission to RIVERSPORT festivals and race events is free; parking is $10, free for members.
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Schedule
Friday, Oct 3 • 6 to 10p
OG&E NightSprints
RIVERSPORT Rowing and Dragon Boat League Championships
Fireworks!
Get ready for the OG&E NightSprints at the Oklahoma Regatta Festival! Watch racing on the water, then put your own rowing skills to the test to power light-up towers during the OG&E Watt Challenge. Stop by the OG&E ThunderBolt for some basketball-inspired fun and learn about ways to save energy.
Saturday, Oct 4 • 8a to 9p
OCU Head of the Oklahoma • 8a to 4p
OG&E NightSprints • 7 to 9p
Fireworks!
Sunday, Oct 5 • 8a to 12p
OCU Head of the Oklahoma
Prime Viewing
For the best views of racing – plus air conditioning, indoor restrooms, concessions and a cash bar – go for Prime Viewing in the Devon Boathouse! Prime Viewing passes are $10 each and available at the door.
Athlete Information
OCU Head of the Oklahoma-Coach & Athlete Information
Race Schedules and Results
2024 Head of the Oklahoma Cup Winners
- Norick Cup – Texas Crew, First-place finisher of the Men’s Collegiate Eight Head Race
- Ackerman Cup – University of Oklahoma, First-place finisher of the Women’s Collegiate Eight Head Race
- Schnittman Cup – Oklahoma City University, First-place finisher of the Men’s Collegiate Four Head Race
Oklahoma Regatta Festival History
Established in 2004, the Oklahoma Regatta Festival takes place annually during the first or second weekend in October in the Boathouse District, downtown on the Oklahoma River. The three-day celebration of rowing, kayaking, dragon boating, whitewater rafting and family fun includes the Oklahoma City University Head of the Oklahoma race, OG&E NightSprints, and a family festival featuring food trucks, fireworks, beer gardens, a front row seat for all the racing – and RIVERSPORT Adventures!
The annual OCU Head of the Oklahoma includes 2.5 mile (4k) head racing during the day featuring teams from across the country competing in collegiate, masters, and junior rowing as well as kayak and dragon boat racing.
The 500-meter OG&E NightSprints are held on the river after the sun goesdown, creating an electrifying atmosphere for competitors and spectators alike.
Each year the Oklahoma Regatta Festival features special community activities and exhibitions. In 2019, the Outdoor Foundation announced the presentation of a grant at the event followed by the OKC Thrive Outside Expo on Saturday. Local & national organizations showcased hands-on experiences for families to learn about outdoor opportunities.
About the event
