The 208th Royal St. John’s Regatta
Experience the historic Royal St. John's Regatta, a summer civic celebration featuring rowing races, time trials, and live programming at Quidi Vidi Lake.
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The 208th Royal St. John’s Regatta
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6:00 AM
Sports & Recreation
June Day Races
Each year, the Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee kicks off the rowing season with the first on-pond event of the year. The June Day Races will give rowers the first taste of competition on Quidi Vidi Lake in a fun, info
9:00 AM
Sports & Recreation
2026 Time Trials-Presented by CAA
Witness the intense Time Trials competition that determines placement in the Royal St. John ’s Regatta at Quidi Vidi Lake.
8:00 AM
Sports & Recreation
The Royal St. John’s Regatta
Experience the historic Royal St. John's Regatta rowing races at Quidi Vidi Lake, a cherished civic celebration and athletic competition.
Program guide
Festival schedule
3 unique events across 3 days
Saturday, June 20
Upcoming1 scheduled event
6:00 AM
June Day Races
Each year, the Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee kicks off the rowing season with the first on-pond event of the year. The June Day Races will give rowers the first taste of competition on Quidi Vidi Lake in a fun, info
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Saturday, July 11
Upcoming1 scheduled event
9:00 AM
2026 Time Trials-Presented by CAA
Witness the intense Time Trials competition that determines placement in the Royal St. John ’s Regatta at Quidi Vidi Lake.
See details
Wednesday, August 5
Upcoming1 scheduled event
8:00 AM
The Royal St. John’s Regatta
Experience the historic Royal St. John's Regatta rowing races at Quidi Vidi Lake, a cherished civic celebration and athletic competition.
See details
Venues / locations
Where events are happening
Quidi Vidi Lake / St. John’s
St. John’s · 3 events
About the festival
About The 208th Royal St. John’s Regatta
The Royal St. John's Regatta is a cherished summer tradition and historic rowing event that transforms St. John's into a vibrant civic celebration. The event season includes a variety of rowing competitions, such as indoor rowing challenges, timed trials, and the main Regatta day races held at Quidi Vidi Lake.
This long-standing festival offers a glimpse into the city's sporting heritage, bringing together participants and spectators for a dynamic showcase of athletic prowess on the water.