20th Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakes Festival

October 11, 2025 ~ 8am to 1pm

Lake Hollingsworth Boat Ramp

Hosted by Lakes Education/Action Drive & the City of Lakeland

Vendors, join us at the Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge & Festival, hosted by Lakes Education Action Drive, for a day full of fun, creativity, and community spirit! We’re inviting food, educational, and craft vendors to be part of this exciting event—completely free of charge. It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products or services to a lively crowd, connect with families, and support local environmental education. Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Lakeland’s most unique and engaging festivals!

Contact Ron Hart at lakeseducation@hotmail.com or 863-221-5323 to sign up!

Team Registration

Sponsorships

Challenge Rules

Our Sponsors

Important Numbers

Lakes Education/Action Drive
2 E. Lake Howard Drive
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Phone/Fax: 863-221-LEAD (5323)

City of Lakeland Lakes &
Stormwater Division
Lakefront Management,
Water Quality
(863) 834-3300

City of Winter Haven
Natural Resources
Lakefront Management,
Water Quality
(863) 291-5881

Lake Region Lakes
Management District
Boating, Water Quantity,
Lake Levels
(863) 293-1441

Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission
Fish, Wildlife & Aquatic Plants
(863) 648-3200

Southwest Florida Water Management District
Surface Water Management, Wetlands, Water Conservation
(863) 534-1448

Department of
Environmental Protection
(DEP)
Wetlands
(863) 534-7074

Polk County Parks and Recreation
Lakefront management,
water quality
(863) 534-7377

LE/AD, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization located in Florida, dedicated to environmental education and lake preservation and protection.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-HELPFLA, OR VIA THE INTERNET AT WWW.800HELPFLA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.” Registration Number CH4525.