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Ohio River Paddlefest to attempt GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title on August 1

25th anniversary celebration to include official attempt at the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for ‘Largest Paddle Craft Party’ 

CINCINNATI, OHIO – May 7, 2026 – Ohio River Paddlefest has long been recognized as the nation’s largest paddling celebration and a Cincinnati tradition. But this year, the event is going even bigger: Organizers will attempt to set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for “Largest Paddle Craft Party” during this year’s event on Saturday, August 1. 

The attempt is in honor of the event’s 25th anniversary this year. Read the full press release here.

Paddlefest garners a lot of media coverage, and rightfully so. No other event in the region offers such a unique perspective on our river and cities like Paddlefest. Check out some of our past media coverage below, plus some helpful links for paddlers.