Event Features...

Each summer Unlimited Hydroplanes race at speeds touching 200mph on the Detroit River.

Free Friday! Admission to the Grandstand area and General Admission parks is free. Testing and qualifying from 1pm to 7pm.
APBA Gold Cup will have 4 rounds of qualification heats and a winner take all final.
HRL Grand Prix Hydroplanes powered by supercharged 468ci big-block engines with a top speed of 160MPH
5 1960's Era Unlimited Hydroplanes will do exhibition runs daily.
Hot Rod show
Live music and entertainment

What's New?

July 20, 2018 - Bill and Happy Rands Named Hydrofest Gold Cup Honorary Race Chairpersons

June 25, 2018 - Matthew Greiner, 2018 MDA Michigan Ambassador, Named Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Hydrofest Gold Cup Grand Marshal

May 16, 2018 - The Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers rev up for the fastest boats in the world at Detroit Hydrofest 2018

Feb 11, 2018 - Big Night, Two Awards for the Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Hydrofest Team

Sat Aug 25, 2018 - Macomb Daily - Jimmy Shane lauds 'fearless' hydroplane rival Andrew Tate as weather postpones racing

Sat Aug 25, 2018 - Detroit News - Brisk winds postpone Gold Cup boat races

Aug 17, 2018 - From Fan to Grand Marshal: Matthew Greiner & the 2018 Hydrofest

These are the racing classes you will see at this year's race!

Unlimited Hydroplane action from Detroit 2016! What does it mean to win the Gold Cup? See J. Michael Kelly's face at 11:30.

Spectacular Grand Prix hydro racing! And the noise! Watch Detroiter Andrew Tate take the win in Buffalo, NY.