

The Great Trent River Raft Race 2023!
Set your calendar for June 24, 2023, and watch the website for updates in the coming weeks!
Event Performers
The Tryon Palace Fife & Drum Corps
The Tryon Palace Fife & Drum Corps is participating in the Opening Ceremony AND they will also hang around for a second performance!


Bryan Mayer
Bryan Mayer will be performing at the Captain’s Party as well as Special Appearance at the Opening Ceremony at the Raft Race on Saturday.

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!

Event Information

The Great Trent River Raft Race is back AGAIN!
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!
The great news is…..we’re back – AGAIN for 2023!
Join the Fun - Design It, Build It, Race It!
Captain Presenting Sponsors


Thank You To Kid Zone & Entertainment Sponsor

Thank You To First Mate – 3rd Level


Thank You To Second Mate – 4th Level


Thank You To Our Media Sponsors!





