Welcome from the DePue Men’s Club

It is my sincere pleasure to welcome fans and racers to the shores of beautiful Lake DePue for the 2023 Lake DePue APBA PRO National Championship Boat Races in association with the U.S. Title Series. The DePue Men’s Club is immensely proud to be hosting an unprecedented 37th year of the Illinois Valley’s most spectacular summer celebration. While experiencing many highs and a few lows, we have been truly fortunate to continue to bring this exciting event to our boat racing fans.

The members of the club work extremely hard to bring you such a quality event and would not be able to do this without the dedication of our many volunteers. Their time and effort are very much appreciated, and we cannot thank them enough. We thank the radio and newspapers for their continued publicity, merchants and vendors for their support, and, what more can I say about the fans, the best in the country. We salute you for being there for us all these years. Finally, we thank DePue Mayor Dan Hoffert and our village trustees, as well as all our past leaders, for their continued support of the DePue Men’s Club.

As you enjoy the races, please be mindful of your neighbors. Welcome people to share your space if needed and help them enjoy a great weekend of boat racing. This falls on all of us to promote a magnificent event and encourage our visitors to come back next year. It is what the spirit of community is all about.

On a final note, we like to acknowledge our men and women serving in all branches of the Armed Forces. Your selfless dedication and sacrifice in defending our great nation is very much appreciated. We will always be grateful to you.

We wish everyone a safe and fun-filled weekend and we look forward to seeing you again next year. Sincerely yours,

Depue

Lake Depue Pro National Championship Boat Races 2023 Schedule Of Events

Wednesday, July 26

• Noon to 5:30 p.m.: Sanctioned testing

• 11 a.m.: Food stands open

• Noon: Beer Garden opens

• 6 to 8 p.m.: Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians with Al Pierson (free admission)

• 8 to 11 p.m.: Live music with Jim Noethe (free admission)

Thursday, July 27

• Noon to 5:30 p.m.: Sanctioned testing

• 11 a.m.: Food stands open

• Noon: Beer Garden opens

• 8 to 11 p.m.: Live music with Jim Noethe (free admission)

Friday, July 28

• Noon: Championship boat racing ($5 admission, no refunds)

• 11 a.m.: Food stands open

• Noon: Beer Gardens open

• 8 p.m. to Midnight: Live music with Rodeo Drive (free admission)

Saturday, July 29

• Noon: Championship boat racing ($5 admission, no refunds)

• 11 a.m.: Food stands open

• Noon: Beer Gardens open

• 8 p.m. to Midnight: Live music with Abby Normal (free admission)

Sunday, July 30

• 12:30 p.m.: Championship boat racing ($5 admission, no refunds)

• 11 a.m.: Food stands open

• Noon: Beer Garden opens

• 6:30 p.m.: Award Ceremony and Ra e Drawing

DAILY ADMISSION: $5 • PIT PASSES: $20