Wet N’ Wild Watercross Tournament in Hartwell This Weekend

Thousands of water craft enthusiasts and professionals are descending on Hartwell this weekend for the Wet N’ Wild Pro Watercross international race on Lake Hartwell at the Hartwell Marina.

This is the second year that Hart County has hosted a Watercross event.

Speaking to the Hart County Board of Commission last month, Hart County Chamber Executive Director Nicki Meyer said this year’s event is even bigger than last year’s.

“We have decided to broaden the event and make it a much bigger event,” she said. “Our thoughts are, ‘Go big or go home.’ So this might end up being the biggest event we’ve had here in years.”

The theme this year, Meyer said, is “Wet and Wild” with two venue sites for the public to attend.

“The watercross event will happen on one side of the marina and we’re calling it the Wild Side,” she said. “That will happen Saturday and Sunday. The Wet side of Hartwell Marina by the dock spaces, we will  have family paddle events, canoe and kayaks, stand-up paddle board, free waterslides, a boat show going on and an area we call Splash Beach.”

Splash beach will be a swim beach, along with wake board demonstrations.  In addition, Meyer said the Wet side will also have music, arts and crafts and food.

Events start today fro 3p – 8p, Saturday and Sunday from 10a to 4p.  Admission is $10 for a three-day pass and $5 for a one day pass.  Children under six admitted free.

In addition, there will be a 5k/1-mile walk event Saturday morning at Hart State Park.  Sign up begins at 7a.

To pre-register, contact the Hart County Chamber of Commerce.