St. Clair on the River

09/12/2026

Teams are “racing” around town as part of a local fundraiser. As a bonus they get to see the city. Good luck to all teams and thank you!

08/29/2026

08/08/2026

Something fun at our local library

07/23/2026

"It's Boat Race Weekend!" Join us in St. Clair for the 32nd Annual St. Clair River Classic! Boats, Bands, Bounce Houses and more! Check out the "Know Before You Go" info and we'll see you soon! 🤩
📍 Events take place in downtown St. Clair, Michigan (Palmer Park & St. Clair Riverview Plaza)
🚧 M-29 closes at 6pm on Wednesday, July 22nd for event set up (re-opening Monday, July 27th at noon)
⚓️ Race Teams begin arriving as early as Wednesday, July 22nd
😍 Entrance to view the races at Palmer Park, access to the Dry Pits along M-29, and the entertainment at the St. Clair Riverview Plaza is free for all patrons.
📸 Dry Pit viewing: Come meet the teams and get a photo by your favorite boat!
🛍️ St. Clair is home to many restaurants, bars and shops to visit all weekend long!
🥤 Vendor booths and food trucks open at 12pm noon on Saturday & Sunday!
🚗 Parking is free in the St. Clair Riverview Plaza parking lot (pay close attention to parking rules on surrounding city streets)
🎸 Live entertainment is scheduled for Friday, Saturday & Sunday
🛝 Family Fun Zone will be open on Saturday & Sunday, get your wristband for the day - cash only. Kids must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
🏁 Races will take place Saturday & Sunday, race times are approximate and can vary slightly throughout the weekend.
🏆 Race Awards will be given out after the final race on Sunday in the St. Clair Riverview Plaza Courtyard!
💛 Please give the race teams a big warm welcome to our town; wishing them all a safe race and hell of a good time on the river!

07/18/2026

Saturday, July 18