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N. Idaho businessmen launch Arizona hydroplane event

The “Arizona H2OMG! Festival at Lake Pleasant” will feature the Arizona Copper Cup hydroplane race championships, a concert stage with continuous entertainment and an on-site carnival, plus a technology exposition hall with a career fair geared towards youth and veterans.  There are multiple opportunities for individuals and businesses to participate as spectators, hospitality hosts, sponsors, vendors or exhibitors.

A primary theme for the event is “Celebrating the Greatness of America – Let Freedom Roar!”

Grand opening ceremonies and a race team pep rally kick off the event on Thursday, February 23rd, followed by a “Rockin’America” music show and dance party.  A “Pirate Beach Party” is planned for Friday night, with costume contests and Caribbean-themed music. Saturday is “Hometown Heroes and Champions Day,” which will feature a USO-style show that honors all those have served in uniform. 

Multiple hydroplane and power boat racing events will dominate the daily schedule with the Grand Prix hydroplane Copper Cup Championship race concluding the festival on Sunday afternoon. 

Arizona H2OMG! Festival at Lake Pleasant

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D.F. Oliveria started Huckleberries Online on Feb. 16, 2004. Oliveria's Sunday print Huckleberries is a past winner of the national Herb Caen Memorial Column contest.