MUDDY CREEK TWP — Good weather spurred thousands of visitors to fill Moraine State Park this past weekend for the 17th annual Regatta at Lake Arthur.

That sunshine helped double the turnout from a year ago.

About 21,000 came over the two days, according to Holly Muchnok, president of East Wing Events, the company that coordinates the event.

Last year, the event brought 9,500 people to the park.

“It literally more than doubled from last year,” Muchnok said.

There was ideal weather for the regatta unlike last summer when heavy storms poured on much of the festivities.

“Last year the heavens opened,” Muchnok said.

The annual event featured a variety of activities, many of which focused on teaching the public about activities that can be enjoyed at the park.

“Our goal is to celebrate the park,” said Muchnok. “The event showcases the variety of things there are to do at the park.”

Those activities included kayaking, canoeing, sailing and paddle boarding.

“We try to keep the interests consistent with the park,” Muchnok said.

The regatta also included things such as live music, vendors, children's activities, a car cruise, fireworks on Saturday night and the PDGA Disc Golf World Championship.