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Thousands of kayakers, canoers and other paddlers will head down the Ohio River on Saturday for the 20th annual Ohio River Paddlefest.
The annual event benefits Adventure Crew, a nonprofit that takes city teens into nature and funds their adventures. In addition to Paddlefest, they also host the Great Ohio River Swim.
This year, there are a few changes, including the addition of the Outdoors For All Expo on Friday.
Here's everything you need to know for this weekend's upcoming festivities, even if you aren't taking to the water.
What is Paddlefest?
The Ohio River Paddlefest is uniquely Cincinnati, with 2,000 participants traveling through downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in canoes, kayaks and other human-powered craft.