K Pop Demon Hunter - Cardboard Boat Regatta

Step into a world where neon lights meet ancient legends as teams set sail in the K‑Pop Demon Hunter Cardboard Boat Regatta. Inspired by the bold aesthetics of K‑pop and the fierce spirit of demon‑slaying heroes, this event transforms the waterfront into a stage of music, magic, and mayhem.

Participants will design and build fully human‑powered boats using the materials listed below. Expect dazzling colors, dramatic costumes, and vessels that look like they leapt straight out of a fantasy music video. Whether your crew channels the elegance of celestial guardians or the swagger of a demon‑hunting dance troupe, style points are absolutely on the line.

As the beat drops, teams will race across the water, battling waves, time, and the occasional cardboard catastrophe. Judges will award honors for speed, craftsmanship, theme execution, and overall showmanship. Spectators can cheer from the shore, enjoy K‑pop playlists, and snap photos of the most legendary boats before they inevitably sink in glorious fashion.

Join us for a day of creativity, competition, and chaotic fun—where idols become warriors, cardboard becomes armor, and only the bravest boats survive the hunt.

Materials
Cardboard, duct tape, packing tape, recycled materials, plastics. **MATERIALS MUST BE CLEANED OUT/OFF WHEN MAKING YOUR BOAT**

Rules
1. Only the items listed above may be used to build boats. Cardboard tubes are permitted but cannot have wood used to cap the ends. No pre-treated or waxed cardboard is permitted.

2. Only colored duct tape can be used to decorate your boat. NO use of paint, stickers, etc.

3. Participants may use a real paddle or oar to propel their boat. All boats must be human powered only.

4. Each participant must wear a bathing suit/ shorts and PFD (Personal Floatation Device) when in or on the water.

5. Participants may register as an individual or team (2 or more).

6. Each boat must carry at least ONE member.

7. All boats must be built ahead of time.

8. Individuals and team members must stay within the boat until they hit the platform at the end of the race. If an individual or team member exists the boat for any reason during the race, the team will not be considered for an award.

9. When a boat is finished with the race, the individual or team must remove the boat and any leftover cardboard debris from the water area and dispose of it at the designated trash area.

10. Teams are not allowed to sabotage anyone else’s boat.

Awards
1. Shadow Step Speed Award for the team who completes the course in the fastest amount of time.

2. Encore Gone Wrong Award for the most dramatic sinking, best effort not to sink.

3. Blade & Beauty Award for the best design and creativity (including boat & crew)

For more information, please call (502) 624-6217