Darwin Beer Can Regatta go along with the regatta, including concerts, a thong-throwing contest and the "Henley-on-Mindil" competition (named after the Henley-on-Todd Regatta), where participants run their "boats" around like "Flintstones" cars. The Darwin Regional Tourism Promotion Association was the organiser of this event until 1978 when the event came under the aegis of the combined Lions Clubs of Darwin. Other events held on the day have included a thong-throwing contest and a competition for the best novelty hat. The 2014 Darwin Lions Beer Can Regatta took place on 6 July 2014, watched by 15,000 people and attended by visitors from all over Australia.
Dockville Regatta more concerned with socializing with their peers and consuming alcoholic beverages. The Dockville Regatta, which began in August 2013, is an offshoot of the Rockville Regatta which is put on by the Sea Island Yacht Club of Wadmalaw Island and takes place on the same weekend each year. The first annual Dockville Regatta occurred somewhat whimsically as a number of locals sought an alternative gathering to attend on the weekend of the Rockville Regatta. To this day, the Dockville Regatta is the premier event for boaters and party-goers who want to avoid the madness of Cherry Point Boat Landing and