WARREN — Last summer, a loosely organized floating community block party convened on the St. George River and a tradition was born. Some folks opted for the simple inner tube, jerry-rigged with a floating cooler roped behind them. Some took kayaks, rubber rafts, giant industrial pools and more than a few of Sam’s Club green monster party rafts with room for eight. This year’s St. George Tubing Flotilla will be July 12. High tide is at 8:45 a.m., so everyone should plan to be ready to go by then.

Just like last year, tubers will start from Warren Village. A few tweaks to the course might be needed as it is a long 6.2 miles from Warren Village to the destination of the Thomaston landing, at the Slipway restaurant! 

Organizers are trying to get a couple of people with boats this year to pull everyone down about a mile or so as the Warren side is the lazy part of the river.  Last year, the spectators loved seeing everyone come in. This year, organizers would like to take donations — not a fee — for a couple of families in the area that really need the community’s help. What a great way to kick off midsummer and blues fest weekend!

To find out more details, visit: St. George Tubing Flotilla or check out Five Things Not To Miss This Weekend.

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com