the nation’s largest paddling celebration
Ohio River Paddlefest
Save the date for Paddlefest 2025
Saturday, August 2
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AUGUST 2024
“Well organized, fun, entertaining and a good cause. We had a wonderful time. Only wish we didn’t have to wait a whole year for this event to come around again.”
Kristi / paddler
Supporting Adventure Crew
Ohio River Paddlefest is recognized as the nation’s largest paddling celebration with some 2,000 participants traveling downriver through downtown Cincinnati in canoes, kayaks and other human-powered craft.
Paddlefest is organized by Adventure Crew, a 501-c(3) non-profit organization that connects city teens to nature and each other through engaging outdoor adventures. Your participation in Paddlefest supports Adventure Crew commitment to Outdoors for All.
Our Paddlefest Sponsors
Paddlefest Partners
Meet the Commodore
Mike Fremont has been an inspiring figure in the world of conservation for decades. Mike co-founded American Rivers in 1973. He also founded Rivers Unlimited, a state-wide river group. Locally, Mike was an early and longtime Board member of the Little Miami Conservancy.
At 102 years old, Mike remains an avid canoe-racer. You can catch him in the Paddlefest races this August!
We are honored to name Mike Fremont as the Commodore of Paddlefest.
