Dear Water Festival Community,

Get ready to make waves and spread the joy at our upcoming Water Festival Parade! We're on the lookout for fantastic bands, musicians, and exciting parade units to make this event an unforgettable celebration of water, music, and fun. And we are asking for YOUR HELP!

The parade begins at 10AM on May 17th and runs from Camp Clearwater to the Scotchman - all the way down White Lake Drive.

How can I participate? You or someone you know has just what we are looking for! Showcase your talent to a vibrant community. Be part of a memorable celebration. Join the fun and make a splash!

What We're Looking For:

Bands & Musicians: Bring the streets to life with your lively tunes and rhythmic beats!

Water-themed Floats: Dive into creativity and design a float that embodies the spirit of water.

Exciting Parade Units: From dance troupes to stilt walkers, we want it all! Show off your unique skills and entertain the crowd.

Schedule of Events:

May 16, 2025

8:00 AM - 8th Annual Elizabethtown Rotary Club Scholarship Tournament at Vineyard Golf at White Lake

5:00 PM - Voting begins for the Student Logo Competition at the Wake Shop, Goldston’s Beach

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Car Show Cruise-in at Goldston’s Beach

6:00 PM - Scavenger Hunt begins on White Lake Drive. Clues can be picked up at Resort Collections all weekend. Completed forms are turned in at Goldston’s Beach Arcade.

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM  - Band Sleeping Booty on the main stage at Goldston’s Beach

May 17, 2025

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Registration for the Water Festival Car Show at Lake Church

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Parade down White Lake Drive (*street will be blocked off by 9:30 AM)

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Craft Vendors in Goldston’s Beach parking lot with Food Vendors  across the street by The Lake Store

11:00 AM - until White Lake Fire Department BBQ pork and BBQ chicken plate sales

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Cornhole Tournament at Camp Clearwater near the arcade

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Family Sandcastle Contest on the shore at Camp Clearwater near the Chapel

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - The Carolina Show Ski Team performs from CCW Beach  

May 18, 2025

2:00 PM - Scavenger Hunt ends, and the winner is announced at Goldston’s Beach

2:00 PM - Student Logo winner is announced at Goldston’s Beach

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM BlackWater Band live on the main stage at Goldston’s Beach  

Date: May 16 - 18, 2025

Location: Various Venues in Elizabethtown, NC

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