The 2026 Almanor Regatta is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, at Lake Almanor, offering a full day of boating activity with a poker run, on-water demo rides, lunch, giveaways and prize drawings.

The event is centered at Cove Resort, where check-in, event packet pickup and wristband pickup will run from 9 to 11 a.m. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., participants can take part in the on-water poker run around Lake Almanor. A lakeside lunch and refreshments are scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. at Cove Resort, while on-water demo rides will be available from noon to 2 p.m. for those interested in experiencing the latest boats on the water.

The day concludes at 2 p.m. with poker run awards, giveaways and prize drawings. Organizers are encouraging attendees to scan the event QR code to reserve a spot before June 5, which helps with planning for T-shirts and lunch.

The Almanor Regatta is hosted by Marine Specialties Boat Sales & Service and Custom Boat & Marine, with additional support from sponsors including Cove Resort, Big Cove Resort, CartBarn and other local partners. The event is designed as a relaxed kickoff to the boating season, bringing together Lake Almanor boaters, customers and new visitors for a day on the water.