Paddlefest Registration

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 (steel drum band, food, refreshments, vendors, "Swim the Ohio" event, rolling contest, etc.). Shuttle busses will return you to your vehicle at Coney Island. Return to the Public Landing to pick up your boat. Fill in the names of all paddlers in your canoes or kayaks. Enjoy!

Register on site at Coney Island

Onsite registration will be available on Friday, June 27th from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m and Saturday on site at Coney Island, June 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. You may print out a registration form in advance. (Note: no onsite registration for racers on Saturday.

Canoes & Kayaks

We’re sorry, all of our available kayaks and canoes have been rented.

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. Don't be left out if they sell out. Buy yours when you register on-line today!

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!

Great Ohio River Swim

Ever want to Swim across the Ohio River? You'll have your chance on Saturday, June 28 to swim across the Ohio and back while the river is still closed to barge and power boat traffic. The swim will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Serpentine Wall and go across the Ohio, around a buoy on the Kentucky side and end up downstream at the Cincinnati Public Landing by the Paddlefest canoe/kayak take out. The swim is open to Paddlefest registrants as well as those who just want to participate. Everyone must register and pay separately for this event. You will be timed, but you do not have to race. You are welcome to take your sweet time! We are grateful to our friends with the One World Triathlon (Sunday, June 29 at the Serpentine Wall) for producing this event for us! Click here to register.

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