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Ohio River Paddlefest
August 5 @ 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Ohio River Paddlefest is recognized as the nation’s largest paddling celebration, with 2,000 participants traveling up to nine miles through downtown Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky in canoes, kayaks and other human-powered craft. Established in 2001, the event, which is held the first Saturday in August each year, is a project of Adventure Crew. The weekend kicks off with the night before with Outdoors for All Expo, a pre-party with exhibitors and activities related to all things outdoors plus food, music and beer.