Jack Barker Memorial Race & Fun Paddle

The Jack Barker Memorial Race & Fun Paddle is coming up on May 24 - Join us to support family fun on the Buckhannon River!!

💥Pre-Registration is OPEN💥 Each paddler must purchase a ticket ($10) which includes insurance coverage through the American Canoe Association. You will recieve a fun comemorative event sticker as part of your registration fee 😀

🎉Event Merchandise is only be available through our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/buckhannon-river/ 🎉

The Big Paddle will start at noon and is 4 miles roundtrip from Riverwalk Park to Tennerton St bridge. The Little Paddle will start around 1:30 and is 1.5 miles rounder trip from Riverwalk Park to Poe St bridge.

🛶 Canoes, kayaks, ans SUPs all welcome! Leisure paddlers and racers are all welcome! We will give awards to the top 3 finishers in the Big Paddle 💛

The Buckhannon Community Band will play at 1:00 PM 🥁

Bring a canned food item to donate to the Upshur Parsh House 🥫

We’ll be hosting a beginner paddler clinic at 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM to inspire and educate the next generation of paddlers

💕Consider making an additional donation to support our clean water projects. All proceeds from this event will contribute to our vision of a healthy and clean Buckhannon River!

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