Paddlefest Registration

Online registration begins in January 2009! Celebrate the beauty of the Ohio by paddling 8.2 miles from Coney Island to the Cincinnati Public Landing. Enjoy live music and interpretive stops along the way - the Ohio is closed to barge and power boat traffic. Continue the celebration at the Finish Line Festival at the Serpentine Wall (music, refreshments, vendors, "Swim the Ohio" event, rolling contest, etc.). Shuttle buses will return you to your vehicle at Coney Island. Return to the Public Landing to pick up your boat. Enjoy!

Registration Includes

Insurance, return shuttle bus ride to Coney Island, re-fillable water bottle and more.

T-Shirts

Registration does NOT include a Paddlefest t-shirt. They are available for purchase on-line (as well as on site) for $10.00 for adults and $6.00 for children.

Tips for enjoying Paddlefest:

1. Complete your registration and drop off your boat on Friday at Coney Island (4-9 p.m.) so you are all set on Saturday morning to park and paddle!
2. Arrive at Coney Island early on Saturday morning (7:00 - 8:00 a.m.) so you will have plenty of time to get your boat in the water and be ready to leave on our 8.2 mile float trip (2.2 miles longer than last year) by 8:45 a.m.
3. Bring your water bottle - we will have water stations at Coney and at the Finish Line Festival to refill your Paddlefest water bottle (included with your registration).
4. Bring your kids and grandkids to our Kids Ex-Stream EXPO from 10-2 on Friday at Coney. It's free and fun for kids of all ages.
5. Bring your family and friends to our Ohio River Music & Outdoor Festival at Coney later that day from 4-midnight. Four great bands, lots of outfitters and exhibits, free canoeing on Lake Como, boat demo, silent auction, wooden boat show, paddling films, great beer, tasty food and wonderful company!
6. Don't rush back to your car as soon as you finish your paddle. Stay to watch the Great Ohio River Swim and our Kayak Rolling Contest, enjoy the Firelytes Steel Drum Band and relax with a cold refreshment and tasty food. The shuttles run until 2:30 p.m.
7. Bring sunscreen, a hat, shoes, waterproof camera, lifejacket (provided with rentals), cash, your love of adventure, a little patience and a smile!

Looking forward to seeing you Friday and Saturday. Together we will celebrate the beauty of the Ohio and renew our commitment to being stewards of our region's most precious natural resource!

Racers

More information on Paddlefest races and how to register is available on the Paddlefest Races page.

Help the Ohio River Way

How will proceeds from Paddlefest 2008 be used by the Ohio River Way, Inc. a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization? Click here for more information. Proceeds