Summer wouldn't be complete without at least one boating festival, would it? The next few weeks are filled with boat parties across the U.S. as Aquapolooza makes a sweep across 45 states in 150 locations. Coming up the first weekend in August, Seafair in Seattle and the Chicago Scene Boat Party provide of a weekend of boating fun. I know these can't be the only three boating festivals out there, so I would like to hear from you boaters about the festivals, big or small, you attend in your area.

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• Summer Boating Festivals

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