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Ohio River Paddlefest Ohio River Paddlefest is the nation’s largest paddling celebration, with 2,000 participants traveling through downtown Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky in canoes, kayaks and other human-powered craft while the Ohio River is closed to motorized traffic. Established in 2001, the event benefits Adventure Crew. Registration is required; paddlers can choose between the 9-mile paddle or the 4.5-mile Paddlefest MINI. A limited number of rental boats can be reserved in advance.

Summertime fun abounds with Paddlefest, free Shakespeare shows, a new musical, a hot sauce soiree, live blues, sports, and goetta.

Registration for Ohio River Paddlefest 2023 is now open.Local nonprofit Adventure Crew will host the nation’s largest paddling event, now in its 22nd year, on Saturday, August 5. Adventure C

Ohio River Paddlefest The Ohio River Paddlefest is recognized as the nation’s largest paddling celebration, with 2,000 participants traveling through downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in canoes, kayaks and other human-powered craft. Paddlers can choose between the traditional 9-mile paddle and a half-distance (4.5-mile) Paddlefest MINI. The paddle concludes with a festival featuring beer, music and food. Event proceeds benefit Adventure Crew, which takes city teens in Cincinnati an...

Want to join one of the United States largest fleets of paddlers? Paddlefest is your chance.

Heres our list of all the good stuff happening this coming week in the Cincinnati area.

View Comments 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.  Heres everything you need to know for this weekends upcomin...

Top 5 things to do in Cincinnati this weekend: Aug. 6-8 1. Paddlefest The nations largest paddling celebration is a 9-mile float on the Ohio River that begins  Saturday at 7 a.m. at Schmidt Recreation Complex (2944 Humbert Ave., East End) and ends at Gilday Riverside Park (3540 Southside Ave., Riverside) where a Finish Line Festival follows, complete with live music, food trucks, craft beer, refreshments and vendors. Dont think you can do a full 9 miles? This year, you can stop at the ha...