# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Patriotic Paddle and Picnic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join the Essex Land Trust and the Connecticut River Museum for an intermediate guided Canoe/Kayak paddle from Essex village to explore Historic Falls River Cove. Jeff Croyle, Essex Land Trust Vice President will lead the paddle. Participants must check-in on site, sign a waiver, and launch their boats prior to the paddle. Please drive down to the ramp to drop off your boat and gear. ELT Volunteers will be there to help you unload. Parking is at the Lay House parking (upper) lot of the Museum; please arrive early. Additional street parking is available.

A BYO (Bring your own) picnic on the Museum lawn will follow the paddle at 1:00 PM. The Corinthian Jazz Band will perform a blend of American favorites and patriotic tunes, ending with a medley to honor our armed forces. Refreshments will be available for purchase. You may decorate your boat and wear red, white, and blue to celebrate the occasion. Please be sure that you and your boat are seaworthy! Participants are solely responsible for providing and use of their own equipment, including PFDs.

This event is weather dependent. Please check our Facebook page for updates. Dogs are permitted at this event and must be secured on the water and on leash on land.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/essex/patriotic-paddle-and-picnic/200030484851309
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, music, entertainment, sports, jazz, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Essex
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 67 Main St (Foot of Main), Essex, CT, United States, Connecticut 06426
- **lat**: 41.3513
- **long**: -72.38477
- **full address**: 67 Main St (Foot of Main), Essex, CT, United States, Connecticut 06426

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Patriotic Paddle and Picnic being held?
  - **A:** Patriotic Paddle and Picnic takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am at 67 Main St (Foot of Main), Essex, CT, United States, Connecticut 06426.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Patriotic Paddle and Picnic?
  - **A:** Patriotic Paddle and Picnic is organized by Connecticut River Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Patriotic Paddle and Picnic is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Essex, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Patriotic Paddle and Picnic sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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