9th Annual Ohio River Way Paddlefest 2010
June 24, 25 & 26, 2010
Coney Island, Cincinnati, OH
All funds support the Ohio River Trail hike and bike trail project, the Kid's Outdoor Adventure Expo and the Ohio River Water Trail Guide.
Full list of events at http://www.ohioriverway.org/paddlefest/events/

Paddlefest has grown into the largest on-water canoe and kayak festival in the Midwest and the largest in the entire country with over 1,800 paddlers attending from over 15 states ranging in age from 5 years to over 80.
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On Saturday, June 26 join us for the the 9th annual paddle on the mighty Ohio River. The river is closed to all barge traffic and to assist with safety the US Coast Guard, Cincinnati Sail & Power Squadron and the Paddlefest Safety Patrol are set up on the water to help out where needed for this great event. Racers begin around 7:30 am traveling on a specific course while paddlers will begin at Coney Island traveling 8.2 miles down river between 8:30-9 am. All paddlers will end at the Public Landing where the Finish Line Festival should be in full swing with live music by Lagniappe (Cajun band), vendors, awards for racers, food, refreshments and a place to hang out with your friends until you're ready to catch the shuttle back to Coney Island.