The 2026 Columbia Cup will mark the 61st time Unlimited Hydroplanes have raced on the Columbia River.
The Tri-City Water Follies is delighted to announce that the Columbia Cup and STCU Over the River Air Show will welcome the 2.5 Litre Stock hydroplanes ("S" class) to its lineup of exciting boat racing on the Columbia River on July 24 – 26, 2026.
Tri City Water Follies Rules and Regulations 2026
PARK HOURS AND OPERATIONS
Guests must wear an admission wristband to enter the vent
Guests who are entering the park without a wristband and parking pass will be directed to the GA booth to purchase wristbands OR the Will Call trailer to pick up or purchase wristbands, parking passes, or special area packages
Upon entering the park all vehicles will be searched with no exceptions
Park hours are 8am-6pm Friday, 7am-6pm Saturday, 7am-6pm Sunday
Guests may enter the park on the Kennewick side from 240 West or the West Edison entrance
Guests may enter the park on the Pasco side from Rd 54 or Rd 52 from Sylvester Street
Guests must wear a private are admission wristband to enter private areas
General Admission guests must park in General Admission parking.
ADA parking is available to guests with valid handicap placard
Premium parking is reserved for guests with admission into private areas
WILL CALL HOURS AND OPERATIONS
Will Call Hours: Wednesday 12pm-5pm, Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday and Saturday 8am-4pm, Sunday 7am-4pm
The Will Call trailer is available for guests to pick up pre-purchased tickets during the event.
Any other items requested to be held, will be accepted at the discretion of staff
To claim items, guests must show valid confirmation number, ID, credit card number, or written permission from a TCWF representative
Guests are responsible for distributing their tickets to friends and family prior to the event, or during using the Will Call trailer
Will Call will be located near the 240 entrance next to the center round-about
GA ADMISSION HOURS AND OPERATIONS
General Admission Trailer Hours: 8am-4pm Saturday and 7am-4pm Sunday
The GA Trailer is available for guests to purchase GA admission day-of.
The GA Trailer is located North of the GA parking lot.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Glass receptacles of any kind
E-bikes, four wheelers, golf carts, motorcycles, bicycles, and skateboards
Only TCWF golf carts and vehicles are allowed to be driven in the park
Weapons including, but not limited to, guns, pocketknives, fireworks,
Floaties including beach balls and splash pads
Guests may not bring their own alcohol in any receptacle
All pets and animals are prohibited inside the event
WATERFRONT ACCESS
Shoreline access is first-come-first-serve in all undesignated areas
Any pop-up tents set up prior to 8am Friday, or remaining after 6pm on Sunday, will be taken down
