The Ohio River Paddlefest
Recognized as the nation’s largest paddling celebration with 2,000 participants traveling up to 9 miles through downtown Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky in canoes, kayaks, and other human-powered craft.
Join us for Paddlefest on the first Saturday in August.
Supporting Outdoors for All
The Ohio River Paddlefest is a project of Adventure Crew, a 501-c(3) non-profit organization that provides outdoor recreation opportunities to city teens in 27 high schools in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Your participation in Paddlefest supports Adventure Crew commitment to Outdoors for All.
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.