Residents enjoy car shows, speed boat races and tall ship tours in downtown Antioch, over the weekend
Delta Thunder VI speed boat races on the river, in Antioch, Saturday, October 17, 2015
The Lady Washington docked near the former Humphrey’s restaurant in Antioch, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015.
By Allen Payton
There was much to do and see in Antioch’s historic downtown Rivertown and at the Historical Society Museum, during the weekend.
Car shows were held on Saturday, on both West Second Street, put on by the Midnighters NorCal car club, and at the museum, featuring cars from several car clubs in East County.
Spectators enjoyed the Delta Thunder VI speed boat races, put on by the Rivertown Jamboree, both Saturday and Sunday. Plus, the tall ship Lady Washington , docked behind the former Humphrey’s restaurant, featured both on-deck walking and river cruising tours.
Although delayed by high winds on Saturday, the speed boat races were under way about 4:00 p.m. and continued on Sunday morning and afternoon to the delight of the participants, spectators, sponsors and promoters.
The Lady Washington will be docked in Antioch through the 26th. For more information click here. See race videos on the Antioch Herald Facebook page by clicking here.
Midnighters NorCal car club car show on West 2nd Street, Saturday, October 17, 2015. Photo by Wayne Harrison
Skip Tuttle gives a demonstration in his flat bottom boat that can reach speeds of 100 MPH, on the Antioch waterfront, during the Delta Thunder VI speed boat races, Sunday, October 18, 2015
The Delta Thunder VI speed boat races were delayed until a tanker was turned around near the tall ship Lady Washington, on Sunday, October 18.
A multi-club Car Show was held at the Antioch Historical Museum on Saturday, October 17, 2015.
Hot rods, classics, low riders and more were on display at the multi-club Car Show at the Antioch Historical Society Museum on Saturday, October 17, 2015.
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Hot rods, classics, low riders and more at the multi-club Car Show
Multi-club Car Show at the Antioch Historical Museum
Tanker turns around near Lady Washington
Skip Tuttle
Delta Thunder speed boat races
Lady Washington
Midnighters car show on 2nd Street
