the nation’s largest paddling celebration

Ohio River Paddlefest

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Paddlefest 2027
Saturday, August 7

Thank you to all the paddlers, sponsors, and volunteers who helped us achieve GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for

Largest Paddle Craft Party

Our Paddlefest Sponsors

Anniversary + World Record Sponsor

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Outdoors for all expo sponsor

Brewery Sponsor

Design Sponsor

Logistics & Safety Sponsor

Hydration Sponsor

Mill Creek Peek Sponsor

Paddle the Ohio Sponsor

Accessibility Sponsor

Race Sponsor

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Paddlefest Partners

Supporting Adventure Crew

Ohio River Paddlefest is recognized as the nation’s largest paddling celebration with some 1,800 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.