The Ohio River Way Paddlefest tag:ohioriverway.org,2007-12-28:/paddlefest//2 2009-06-27T18:12:07Z Movable Type Publishing Platform 4.01 Thank you! tag:ohioriverway.org,2009:/paddlefest//2.164 2009-06-27T17:18:48Z 2009-06-27T18:12:07Z Another wonderful Paddlefest is in the books. Thank you so much to all our Paddlers, volunteers and sponsors. We'll be posting more news and photos in the upcoming weeks, so make sure to visit our website often. You can... Dan Mahan http://ohioriverway.org Paddlefest 2009 Photos Another wonderful Paddlefest is in the books. Thank you so much to all our Paddlers, volunteers and sponsors.

We'll be posting more news and photos in the upcoming weeks, so make sure to visit our website often. You can follow us on Twitter for the latest updates as well.

The first wave of photos from Paddlefest 2009 have been posted on Flickr, with many, many more on the way. If you post any photos of your own on Flickr, please tag with "ORWpaddlefest" for everyone to see!

]]> It's going to be a great day to Paddle! tag:ohioriverway.org,2009:/paddlefest//2.163 2009-06-27T02:24:41Z 2009-06-27T02:38:26Z The forecast is looking great, and the Ohio River levels are looking really good - around 27ft. It's going to be a near perfect day for Paddlefest 2009! We hope you had fun at the Ohio River Arts, Music... Dan Mahan http://ohioriverway.org Backyard Tire Fire The forecast is looking great, and the Ohio River levels are looking really good - around 27ft. It's going to be a near perfect day for Paddlefest 2009! We hope you had fun at the Ohio River Arts, Music & Outdoor Festival. We had another great crown this year and a great line up of acts. Now, let's get paddlin'!

Photo: Backyard Tire Fire performing at the Ohio River Arts, Music & Outdoor Festival

]]> Paddlefest 2009: Your Guide tag:ohioriverway.org,2009:/paddlefest//2.155 2009-06-24T13:30:00Z 2009-06-25T02:09:21Z Celebrate, promote and protect the beauty of the Ohio River at the 8th Annual Ohio River Way Paddlefest on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, 2009. Come to Cincinnati to enjoy two days of paddling, education, entertainment, competition and... Dan Mahan http://ohioriverway.org PaddlefestCelebrate, promote and protect the beauty of the Ohio River at the 8th Annual Ohio River Way Paddlefest on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, 2009. Come to Cincinnati to enjoy two days of paddling, education, entertainment, competition and camaraderie at America's largest on water paddling event.

Download the Paddlefest Program

The Paddlefest Program gives you all the information you need to know about Paddlefest weekend.
Download Now (.pdf)

Friday, June 26 at Coney Island

Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ohio River Music & Outdoor Festival
3:00 pm - midnight

Saturday, June 27

Paddle the Ohio
Leave Coney Island at 8:30 am
(FREE Coffee from Lookout Joe!)

Finish Line Festival
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Yeatman's Cove at Sawyer Point

Registration

Online registration is now closed. You may register at at the Ohio River Music and Outdoor Festival on Friday evening or Saturday morning before Paddlefest.

Camping

All reservations for Steamboat Bend/Paddlefest campers must be made at Paddlefest registration and not through Hamilton County Park District. For more information call the Paddlefest hotline at (513) 588-6936.

For additional camping go to Morgan's Ft. Ancient Livery, 5701 St. Rt. 350, Oregonia, OH 45054 or call 513-932-7658

]]> Boat Raffle on Friday tag:ohioriverway.org,2009:/paddlefest//2.162 2009-06-24T03:05:14Z 2009-06-24T03:12:20Z While you're at the Ohio River Arts & Music Festival on Friday evening, why not take a chance on winning this fantastic kayak from D & D Outfitters to break in the next morning at Paddlefest! Raffle tickets will be... Dan Mahan http://ohioriverway.org 2009 Kayak RaffleWhile you're at the Ohio River Arts & Music Festival on Friday evening, why not take a chance on winning this fantastic kayak from D & D Outfitters to break in the next morning at Paddlefest! Raffle tickets will be available at the Paddlefest Merchandise Sales Tent - $2.00 each or 6 for $10.00.

Drawing for the kayak will be at 10 p.m. Friday, June 26. The winner must be present to claim the kayak.

Good Luck!

]]> Mini Paddle Trip #2 tag:ohioriverway.org,2009:/paddlefest//2.160 2009-06-21T19:06:01Z 2009-06-21T19:08:39Z The second Ohio River Way Mini Paddle of 2009 will be held on the Great Miami River with Great Miami Riversports. Mark your calendar for Friday, July 17, 2009 for the 20 mile trip. For more information, click here.... Dan Mahan http://ohioriverway.org The second Ohio River Way Mini Paddle of 2009 will be held on the Great Miami River with Great Miami Riversports. Mark your calendar for Friday, July 17, 2009 for the 20 mile trip. For more information, click here.

]]> Patagonia Coupon for you tag:ohioriverway.org,2009:/paddlefest//2.159 2009-06-09T02:08:49Z 2009-06-09T02:17:23Z The Benchmark and Patagonia are offering our website visitors special savings on their next purchase of Patagonia merchandise at The Benchmark. Save $10 off $100, $20 off of $200, or $50 off of $500 an in-store or online purchase by... Dan Mahan http://ohioriverway.org The Benchmark and Patagonia are offering our website visitors special savings on their next purchase of Patagonia merchandise at The Benchmark. Save $10 off $100, $20 off of $200, or $50 off of $500 an in-store or online purchase by downloading this coupon (.pdf). This special offer is good until June 30, 2009.

Patagonia_Coupon_ORW.pdf]]> Cardboard boat attempting a World Record at Paddlefest tag:ohioriverway.org,2009:/paddlefest//2.158 2009-06-05T01:15:06Z 2009-06-05T01:24:41Z While you're at Paddlefest 2009, make sure to catch this fantastic event! Team Lemon Cardboard Boat Racing will attempt to set a world record for the longest river trip in a 4-man cardboard boat. The river run will start Coney... Dan Mahan http://ohioriverway.org While you're at Paddlefest 2009, make sure to catch this fantastic event! Team Lemon Cardboard Boat Racing will attempt to set a world record for the longest river trip in a 4-man cardboard boat. The river run will start Coney Island during the Paddlefest 2009 weekend and finish at Cincinnati's Serpentine Wall. The boat is constructed using only cardboard, duct and house paint - no glue! Of course, the boat will also be on display during Paddlefest weekend.

Team Lemon is attempting this world record to raise money for the Cardboard Boat Museum in New Richmond, OH.

For more information on this great adventure, and how to support the Cardboard Boat Museum, cardboardBoat.pdf.

]]> Mini Paddle Trip #1 tag:ohioriverway.org,2009:/paddlefest//2.157 2009-05-17T21:32:23Z 2009-05-17T21:33:59Z Join us for an 11 Mile Paddle trip on the beautiful Little Miami River with the Loveland Canoe & Kayak Mini Paddle. Trip will include transportation to the put-in. Vehicles will be parked at the endpoint of the trip so... Dan Mahan http://ohioriverway.org Join us for an 11 Mile Paddle trip on the beautiful Little Miami River with the Loveland Canoe & Kayak Mini Paddle. Trip will include transportation to the put-in. Vehicles will be parked at the endpoint of the trip so you will be at your car when you get off the water.

Details:
Little Miami River
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Click here for more details

]]> Kids’ Outdoor Adventure Expo awarded education grant tag:ohioriverway.org,2009:/paddlefest//2.153 2009-05-06T02:02:56Z 2009-05-06T02:11:03Z The Ohio River Way, Inc is among this year's recipients of an Ohio Educational Grant. Among this year’s recipients of boating education grants is The Ohio River Way, Inc., which is using a $15,273 grant award to host the Kids’... Dan Mahan http://ohioriverway.org Kids’ Outdoor Adventure ExpoThe Ohio River Way, Inc is among this year's recipients of an Ohio Educational Grant.
Among this year’s recipients of boating education grants is The Ohio River Way, Inc., which is using a $15,273 grant award to host the Kids’ Outdoor Adventure Expo. As part of the annual 2-day Paddlefest celebration, this year’s Expo is being held Friday, June 26, at Coney Island in Hamilton County.

“This is the largest outdoor water safety and environmental educational program for children in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana,” says Doug Coates, business administrator for Ohio River Way.

Nearly 3,000 children ages 5-16, mostly from inner city neighborhoods throughout the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky metropolitan area, will spend the day learning the importance of protecting the environment. Also included are opportunities to experience paddling a canoe, riding in a whitewater raft, and fishing on Coney Island’s Lake Como.

Click here for more about the awarded grant in this month's ODNR Buckeye Boater.

For more information on the 2009 Kids' Outdoor Adventure Expo, click here

]]> 2009 Paddlefest prints now available tag:ohioriverway.org,2009:/paddlefest//2.152 2009-04-29T02:16:00Z 2009-04-29T02:38:53Z Limited edition 2009 Paddlefest prints are now available for purchase. The Ohio River Way & Paddlefest commissioned Neltner Creative to create the official Paddlefest poster. Artist Keith Neltner, in collaboration with Tom Post have brought this limited-edition print to life.... Dan Mahan http://ohioriverway.org 2009 Paddlefest PrintLimited edition 2009 Paddlefest prints are now available for purchase. The Ohio River Way & Paddlefest commissioned Neltner Creative to create the official Paddlefest poster. Artist Keith Neltner, in collaboration with Tom Post have brought this limited-edition print to life. Each print was hand-printed by the fine print maker, Mike Amann. There is also a special "glow-in-the-dark" edition available. Very limited quantities are available, so secure you print now, or at Ohio River Music, Arts & Outdoor Festival on Friday, June 26.

For more details about the print and the artists and to purchase your poster, click here.

]]> The Midwest's Biggest Day of Canoe and Kayak Racing tag:ohioriverway.org,2009:/paddlefest//2.150 2009-04-20T03:13:28Z 2009-04-20T03:16:04Z Compete in Two Great Races on Two Great Rivers in Two Great States on the same day, June 27, 2009. Race on the Ohio at Paddlefest in Cincinnati, in either the 14 mile pro or 9 mile amateur race starting... Dan Mahan http://ohioriverway.org Compete in Two Great Races on Two Great Rivers in Two Great States on the same day, June 27, 2009. Race on the Ohio at Paddlefest in Cincinnati, in either the 14 mile pro or 9 mile amateur race starting at 7:30 a.m. Then race on Indiana's Whitewater in a 8.4 mile run with dam-release starting at 1:00 p.m. just 44 miles from the Paddlefest finish line. Two kinds of Races. Two kinds of Rivers. Two great events. The Midwest's biggest day of canoe and kayak racing on Saturday, June 27 in the metro-Cincinnati area.

Paddlefest and Canoefest are separate events, with separate registrations, but together we offer you the ultimate racing experience. Don't drive hundreds of miles for a paddling race, drive hundreds of miles for 2 paddling races!

More info and registration for Paddlefest:
www.OhioRiverWay.org/paddlefest

More info and registration for Canoefest:
www.Canoefest.org

]]> Download "Gliding Out" tag:ohioriverway.org,2009:/paddlefest//2.148 2009-04-03T01:53:24Z 2009-04-09T02:05:28Z Dale & Chris Doerman of the band Ludlow Divide have written a song about paddling down the Ohio River. They have graciously allowed us to offer you a free download of "Gliding Out" from their album Some Time. Download "Gliding... Dan Mahan http://ohioriverway.org Gliding Out CoverDale & Chris Doerman of the band Ludlow Divide have written a song about paddling down the Ohio River. They have graciously allowed us to offer you a free download of "Gliding Out" from their album Some Time. Download "Gliding Out" (MP3 5.1mb)]]> Paddlefest at Heart Mini-Marathon Health & Fitness Expo tag:ohioriverway.org,2009:/paddlefest//2.146 2009-03-29T21:48:09Z 2009-04-09T02:12:19Z Thanks for stopping by the Paddlefest booth at the 2009 Heart Mini Marathon Health & Fitness Expo. We had a great time enjoyed telling everyone more about Paddlefest and The Ohio River Trail. Special thanks to Who Dey for... Dan Mahan http://ohioriverway.org Paddlefest Booth Thanks for stopping by the Paddlefest booth at the 2009 Heart Mini Marathon Health & Fitness Expo. We had a great time enjoyed telling everyone more about Paddlefest and The Ohio River Trail. Special thanks to Who Dey for hanging out with us. We hope to see him Paddling on June 27th! Who Dey]]> Paddlefest Registration Now Open tag:ohioriverway.org,2009:/paddlefest//2.142 2009-01-05T02:04:29Z 2009-02-16T13:45:29Z Registration for Paddlefest 2009 is now open! Both online and mail-in registrations are available for the June 27, 2009 event. Paddlers may register online or via mail at discounted prices until June 19th. Onsite registration is will be available at... Dan Mahan http://ohioriverway.org Registration for Paddlefest 2009 is now open! Both online and mail-in registrations are available for the June 27, 2009 event. Paddlers may register online or via mail at discounted prices until June 19th. Onsite registration is will be available at regular prices. Click here to register and for more information.

River Music Festival Update

Join us at Coney Island on Friday night, June 26 for the Ohio River Music Festival with the following
bands scheduled: (subject to change)

  • Jake Speed & the Freddies
  • Straw Boss
  • Mr. Rhythm Man
  • Acoustic Jam
  • Other bands to be announced

And more...

  • New this year - Dragon Boat Races on the Ohio River Saturday morning
  • Safety clinics and kayak rolling exhibitions using Coney Island Sunlight Pool
  • Kids’ Expo is bigger and better this year
  • New camping location at Steamboat Bend at Woodland Mound Park
  • The Great Ohio River Swim in its 2nd year will take place Saturday, July 26 at the Public Landing. Expect many more beyond last years 71 swimmers to participate!
]]> Paddlefest 2009 tag:ohioriverway.org,2008:/paddlefest//2.133 2008-10-07T00:12:26Z 2009-01-07T23:55:34Z Celebrate, promote and protect the beauty of the Ohio River at the 8th Annual Ohio River Way Paddlefest on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, 2009. Come to Cincinnati to enjoy two days of paddling, education, entertainment, competition and... Dan Mahan http://ohioriverway.org PaddlefestCelebrate, promote and protect the beauty of the Ohio River at the 8th Annual Ohio River Way Paddlefest on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, 2009. Come to Cincinnati to enjoy two days of paddling, education, entertainment, competition and camaraderie.

Registration for Paddlefest 2009 is now open! Click here to register for Paddlefest http://ohioriverway.org/paddlefest/register/ Stay tuned for more news and updates as we draw closer to Paddlefest.

See you in 2009!

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