 Every year, Boston hosts the head of the Charles Regatta on the second to last weekend in October. It's a two-day event that attracts 300,000 spectators and 9,000 athletes to the banks of the Charles River. I wanted to see the Regatta itself and also the people and all the different tents and offers and things. Throughout the weekend of racing, national and local vendors set up booths for spectators. Many supply treats free of charge. Hanging out with my friends and getting free samples and just being around the Regatta I guess is really fun. Businesses use this event to earn extra revenue. We come here with a food concession company and we hope to make some money and service the community. We sold 450 pretzels in the past like four hours. Companies also use this opportunity to promote their products to a larger Boston population. Hopefully it will bring people from this side of the river more over into the Austin community. But it's not all about food at the Regatta. Fans can buy a Regatta merchandise, sign up for promotions and even test their strength. From fans to athletes, the Regatta is a day of excitement for everyone. Spectators have lined the entire three-mile course along the Charles River and they're waiting right here to catch a glimpse of those boats right before they cross the finish line. As athletes row for glory, spectators from around the world spend time and resources in Boston neighborhoods to bring so much value to the community. For BUTV 10, I'm Molly Koek.