Minneapolis Aquatennial Milk Carton Boat Races

[rtbaum]

So I admit it............Minnesotans are little strange! Every year we gather together in the hottest time of year to race in poorly constructed craft made out of cardboard and duct tape.







Sorry, but this is gonna be my weeks theme, must be the heat

[JPS]

Hi Randy,
Keep them coming, I love seeing what everybody doing in their community's.
It’s good that so many people get involved; if I lived nearer, I’d be there and get involved.
Looks like a great event.

[rtbaum]

Competition was fierce



And quite colorful



For a few, a wet walk



In the end, they all met the same fate

[Kittelsaa]

A great series showing people having fun! I think you've captured the spirit of the race well.

For me, making boats of cardboard and duct tape is weird! Here in Trondheim, Norway we have a bathtub race each year, and that's normal

[Donald]

I just love the title of the event - The Minneapolis Aquatennial Milk Carton Boat Races. Wonderful.

And although the might never hang in a fine art gallery, the importance of photography such as this is about providing an important social history.

[rpcrowe]

Neat series... Looks like a lot of fun... Especially in very hot weather!

[rtbaum]

The races were spaced about half an hour apart (actually there was an hour between the first two as the entries in the scheduled second race all sank). I took advantage of the lull in the action by turning attention to the crowd.



2012 Queen of the Lakes taking a breather from her official duties



I support her cause



Was willing to pose



Floats better than the boats

[rtbaum]

Concurrent with the boat races was the sand sculpture competition







The prevalence of young ladies in bikinis made this a most satisfying photo opportunity

[Harpo]

Ahh! I remember these annual races in the summer when I used to live in Edina through HS. I used to windsurf on lake Calhoun and Harriett when they had these races.