Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta

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Sports & AdventurePoint Pleasant
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, endurancePoint Pleasant's location at the meeting
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta in Point Pleasant

The Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta brings paddlewheel boats, live music, and fireworks to the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawha rivers each year. Similar in spirit to Charleston's larger regatta, Point Pleasant's version celebrates the town's river heritage at the same strategic confluence where the Battle of Point Pleasant was fought in 1774, pairing riverfront entertainment with the town's broader history.

Point Pleasant sits at one of the most historically significant river confluences in West Virginia, where the Kanawha River meets the Ohio River, a location that made the town strategically important as far back as the 1774 Battle of Point Pleasant, often cited as an opening engagement of the American Revolutionary era conflicts on the frontier.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Point Pleasant's location at the meeting point of two major rivers gives its regatta a distinctive setting, with sternwheelers gathering at the same confluence that made the town strategically and commercially important since the eighteenth century

02

The mystery stays covered

The event connects the town's river-town identity, tied historically to shipping and later to the Mothman legend and Silver Bridge history, into a single riverfront celebration distinct from the larger, similarly named Charleston event held elsewhere along the Kanawha

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Sternwheel boat displays at the Ohio-Kanawha river confluence

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and a fireworks finale are the regatta's recurring core elements

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta, plan transport around the exact Point Pleasant venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Wear comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for standing, walking, weather, and crowded public space.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta, stay near the part of Point Pleasant you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

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Point Pleasant, WV

TransportFor Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta, plan transport around the exact Point Pleasant venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta, stay near the part of Point Pleasant you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta?

Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta is listed for June · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta take place?

The festival is listed in Point Pleasant, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Point Pleasant, WV

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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