Jubilee Day Celebration, September 12, 2026
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Decorated Boats in a Parade of Lights, September 11, 2026
We Welcome the Public to Join our 150 Celebration
The BQYC Jubilee Day Birthday will enable City Residents to participate in a vibrant celebration marking the 150th year of one of the oldest boating clubs in Canada. It will bring attention to the beautiful Belleville waterfront as an integral part of our community. Residents will see that there are opportunities for participation in active water sports such as sailing, as well as dragon boats and rowing clubs.
This is a lifestyle that very few municipalities have on their list of recreational activities. The BQYC Jubilee Day party will allow families to participate in a wide range of activities for all ages.
September 11: Decorated Boats in a Parade of Lights
Decorated Boats in a Parade of Lights beginning between 6:30 to 7:30 pm going past Meyers Pier
The fun begins Friday Night September 11th with our Decorated Boats in a Parade of Lights, open to all Boaters in Belleville with prizes going to the best decorated boats.
Former Commodore Susan Smith says ” If it floats light it up and join in the parade!”
September 12: Everyone Welcome Jubilee Day Celebration
On Saturday September 12, 1:00 -9:00 pm there will be lots of fun for everyone.
Artistic and Arts Events
1:00 – 1:30 pm Indigenous Opening Ceremony on the front lawn
Local Artist Exhibition in the Club House Dining Hall
Family Fun
- Yard games (including old fashioned potato sack races, ring toss, bean bag, (cornhole), tin can alley and jenga)
- Face painting
- Magician
- Balloon Twisting
Food, Drinks and Musical Entertainment
- Duffers Food Truck ,AFTER 3:30 PM
- Tony Tacos
- Fry Pies, Reids Dairy Loonie Milkshakes with proceeds going to Chris Waller Fund which provides opportunities for disadvantaged kids to participate in our sailing programs.
- Beer, Wine, Pop, Water (CASH BAR)
- Evening Dancing 6:30 – 9:00 pm to the sound of Ed’s Garage (Music and entertainment in the evening, south side of the BQYC club house building)
On the Water Demonstrations
- BQYC Youth Sailing School
- Belleville Dragon Boat Club
- Quinte Sailability
- Waupoos Rowing Club
- Quinte Rowing Club
- Radio Controlled Boat Demo
Doors Open Ontario
We are pleased to participate in Doors Open Ontario where families can tour the grounds and club house, find out about services and activities.
- Clubhouse and Grounds Tours
- Screening of Atalanta film a Documentary of the early Days of the Bay of Quinte Yacht Club and its participation in the America’s Cup Race.
The Jubilee Day Celebration will be a positive, fun-filled activity for our local community. It will build COMMUNITY PRIDE.
