Welcome to The Flood Zone!
ENTER A BOAT! How Does This Work?
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Enter A Boat
BUILD YOUR BOAT!
ENTRY FORM opens May 1
DEADLINE June 19
(extended to June 27!)
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Max boat dimensions:
5 ’L x 20” W -
Boats must have hardware for mooring, and lights are suggested, but not required.
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Anyone can build a boat!
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Boats should arrive for launching on Wed. 7/15 after 3PM (someone will be present to help launch boat)
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Obtain Sponsors
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Captains must obtain at least 1 sponsor, minimum $50 per sponsor.
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The boat with the most money raised in sponsors & votes will win! So get as many sponsors as possible!
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Reach out to local businesses, family & friends for sponsorships
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Sponsor names will be listed on a banner displayed all week.
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Sponsor names must be turned in no later than
July 6th to be included on banner.
1st place prize $500 * 2nd place prize $250 * 3rd place prize $100
Captains (plus 1) are invited to the Captain's Lounge for appetizers on boat launch day (7/15)
BOAT SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsor
A
Boat!
Sailboat Sponsorship
-Sponsor a boat for $50 or more
-Name on banner displayed all week of event
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Fishing Vessel Sponsorship
-Sponsor a boat for $250 or more
-Name on banner displayed all week of event
-Invitation to Captain’s Lounge for Appetizers 5-7pm on Boat Launch Day (7/15)
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Yacht Sponsorship
-Sponsor a boat for $500 or more
-Name on banner displayed all week of event
-Invitation to Captain’s Lounge for Appetizers 5-7pm on Boat Launch Day (7/15)
-Special mention on social media​
To Sponsor a Boat by Credit Card, Click the Link Below (available after May 1). Email us at floodzonebrewery@gmail.com to pick up your sponsor check.​ Sponsorships are due by noon July 6.
Schedule
Of
Events
​Boat Launch Party on Wednesday with DJ Matt Phelps
Pub Trivia in the Taproom
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Live Music all Weekend
Friday, July 17 - 39 North at 6:30PM
Saturday, July 18 - Schizophonic at 6:00PM
Sunday, July 19 - Latimore Sky at 2:00PM
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Paint Night Fundraiser on Thursday with Cre8 It
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Game Booth Thursday Evening & Saturday Afternoon
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Patrons Vote all Week in Monetary Donations
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Daily Hidden Giveaways
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Prizes Awarded to Boats with the
Most Votes & Sponsors Combined
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​100% of all funds collected benefit Union Bridge & New Windsor Fire Departments;
sponsorships, voting and additional donations, game booth
Vote For Boats!
Voting for your Favorite Boat
Visit the The Flood Zone during regular business hours between Wednesday, July 15 and Sunday, July 19 (voting ends Sunday at 3:00pm). There is a voting box where you add your monetary donation for your favorite boat! All boats are numbered, so you just place your votes in the box(es) of your choice! Cash, credit or checks accepted.
(Checks made payable to Flood Zone Brewery)
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Current placement of boats in order of votes received, will be posted each day.
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NO CASH? NO PROBLEM! You can add your vote to your tab! Get a receipt from the bartender, add the boat number that you voted for and place the receipt in the voting box (or we can do this for you).​​
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Boats Entered 2026
​Carrollton Hounds - Captains Ben & Wendy Swope
Cre8 It - Captain Stacey Nevin
Hanging With My Gnomies - Captain Amanda Smith
Paradise - Captains Pat Talbert & Kayla
Seize the Spray - Captain Les Dietz
Taylorsville Veterinary Clinic - Captain Ashley Shaeffer
USS Connie - Captain Kevin Fahey
New Windsor Fire Department
Union Bridge Fire Department
Sponsorships have closed on July 9th for the banner printing!
Please consider donating via votes for your favorite boats (in person only) during the Boat Parade July 15-19th. Thank you for your support in our fundraising event!