Join the Fun - Design It, Build It, Race It!
In the 70’s and early 80’s there was an event….an event that drew thousands to the shores of the Trent River to watch a spectacle like no other. Hundreds of participants built homemade rafts and raced in The Great Trent River Raft Race!
A couple of decades later the race is back!
June 2018 saw the successful return of the race to New Bern NC – folks from all over the State grabbed their paddle boards, jumped on their kayaks, built paddle and pedal rafts and got together with friends for a fantastic day of fun on the water!
Save the Date! Saturday, June 7, 2025
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Sun, Splash, and Smiles! Spend the day with us at Union Point Park!
Our 2025 Judges
Chief of Police Patrick Gallagher, District Attorney Scott Thomas,
Sherriff Chip Hughes
2025 Master of Ceremonies
Brian North
A Day of Family Fun
Fun for all the family on and off the water!
Bring On Your Raft Designs!
Gather family and friends to build a prize-winning raft!
Win Your Event Category...
And create history on the Trent River!