TRI-CITIES, Wash.-The 2024 Water Follies Apollo Columbia Cup and STCU Over-the-River Airshow is July 26-28.
Whether 2024 is your first Water Follies or you’ve never missed one here’s everything you need to know to enjoy the races.
Can’t make it down to the races? No problem SWX will broadcast the Water Follies Apollo Columbia Cup from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 28.
Tickets
Water Follies tickets are available online and are good for the Pasco or Kennewick sides of the river.
3-day general admission: $602-day weekender $50Saturday only (ages 13+) $25Saturday or Sunday (ages 6-12) $10Sunday only (ages 13+) $30
What to bring
If you’re heading to either side of the river plan on a full day of fun and plan accordingly by bringing all the essentials.
Bring plenty of cool drinks to stay hydrated, however, alcohol may not be brought into the park, but is available in designated beer gardens.
Cooler and plenty of waterLawn chairsTowelsBlanketsUmbrellaSunglassesSunscreenShoes and sandalsSnacksEarplugs in case you need them during the airshow
How to get to the races
Paid parking is available in Columbia Park for $10 or you can skip the traffic and take the Ben Franklin Transit shuttle.
Shuttles will run every hour on the hour from three locations from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., with the final bus leaving Columbia Park 20 minutes after the final heat and Dial-a-Ride services will be provided daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shuttle bus locations
Lampson Stadium in KennewickKnight Street Transit Center in RichlandHAPO Center in Pasco
Friday, July 26
8 a.m. park opens8-10:30 a.m. Testing10:45 a.m. Parr Lumber E-350 Hydroplane Heat 111 a.m. STCU Over-the-River Airshow1:30 p.m. Unlimited qualifying3:30 p.m. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 112 and National Electrical Contractors Association 2.5 stock hydroplane Heat 13:45 p.m. Confederated Tribes of the Colville Vintage Driving School4:15 p.m. Parr Lumber E-350 Hydro Heat 24:30 p.m. 2.5 Stock Hydroplane Heat 24:45 p.m. UA Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 598 and Signatory Contractors Grand Prix Hydroplane Heat 15:05 p.m. Confederated Tribes of the Colville Vintage Hydroplane Dash
Saturday, July 27
8 a.m. Park opens8-10 a.m. Testing10:30 a.m. UA Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 598 and Signatory Contractors Grand Prix Hydroplane Heat 211 a.m. STCU Over-the-River Airshow12 p.m. Atomic Screen Printing Driver Autograph Session1:15 p.m. Confederated Tribes of the Colville Vintage Driving School1:45 p.m. Parr Lumber E-350 Hydroplane Heat 32 p.m. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 112 and National Electrical Contractors Association 2.5 Stock Hydroplane Heat 32:15 p.m. UA Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 598 and Signatory Contractors Grand Prix Hydroplane Heat 32:30 p.m. Confederated Tribes of the Colville Vintage Heat 13 p.m. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 112 and National Electrical Contractors Association 2.5 Stock Hydroplane Heat 43:45 p.m. Parr Lumber E-350 Hydroplane Heat 44 p.m. Confederated Tribes of the Colville Vintage Heat 24:15 p.m. Parr Lumber H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 1A4:45 p.m. Parr Lumber H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 1B
Sunday, July 28
7 a.m. Park opens. Church service7:30-8:30 a.m. Testing8:45 a.m. UA Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 598 and Signatory Contractors Grand Prix Hydroplane Heat 49:15 a.m. Opening Ceremonies10 a.m. CO-Energy H1 Unlimited Heat 2A10:30 a.m. CO-Energy H1 Unlimited Heat 2B11 a.m. STCU Over-the-River Airshow1:30 p.m. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 112 and National Electrical Contractors Association 2.5 Stock Hydroplane Heat 51:45 p.m. Parr Lumber E-350 Hydroplane Heat 52 p.m. Confederated Tribes of Colville Vintage Final2:30 p.m. The Truss Company H1 Unlimited Heat 3A3 p.m. The Truss Company H1 Unlimited Heat 3B3:30 p.m. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 112 and National Electrical Contractors Association 2.5 Stock Hydroplane Final Heat3:45 p.m. Parr Lumber E-350 Hydroplane Final4 p.m. UA Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 598 and Signatory Contractors Grand Prix America Thunder Cup4:30 p.m. Tri-City Water Follies Apollo Columbia Cup
