Paddles & Premiers 2025
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Join us on August 8 - 10, 2025 for the La Crosse Region's Second Annual Paddle Weekend.
Join us for a “reel” good time with a special film showing at the Rivoli Theatre, local paddle excursions, scenic trails, and more. As the Midwest’s premier paddle destination, the La Crosse Region is making waves—don’t miss your chance to ride along!
August 8th:
4PM: Head to Pettibone Park Lagoon for a paddling event featuring the return of Dead Fish Polo with Sanborn Canoe — a playful and engaging experience for paddlers of all ages and skill levels. There will be free rental equipment provided courtesy of the La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry!
6PM: Join us at the Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria on Friday to attend the 20th Anniversary of the Paddling Film Festival- watch over 25 different videos all focused on paddling our great waters! Doors open at 6pm, Show starts at 7pm. Sponsored by Explore La Crosse and Supporting the River Clean Up, La Crosse.
For More Film Festival Info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CQnfi3gjg/
Tickets Available Here (Tickets are donation based, donations go directly to River Cleanup of La Crosse): https://tickets.rivoli.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=951075~e3c66030-62d8-4282-9886-16d09f1887f2&
August 9th:
10AM-11:30AM: There will be a Dragonboat demonstration and paddling with the Mississippi Sisters Dragonboat team at Veterans Freedom Park! There will be equipment provided by the Dragon Boats.
Afternoon: There will be a safety clinic for kayaks and stand-up paddleboards with the La Crosse Paddling Club at Pettibone Park, and the La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry will be providing free rental equipment!
8PM-10PM: Enjoy a Full Moon Paddle with Kayoe SUP, will be at Lake Neshonoc, Bring your own canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard rentals are available for $30 from Kayoe SUP if needed. Rent for this event here: https://www.kayoesup.com/kayoe-sup/p/full-moon-paddle-june-21-2024-par58
August 10th:
2PM: Kayaking is for all! Enjoy an inclusive kayaking session in partnership with the STAR Center and North American Squirrel Association (N.A.S.A.) at Lake Neshonoc.
Please register online or call at 608-797-6395
Single Kayak Registration: https://starcenter.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F18605
Tandem Kayak Registration: https://starcenter.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F18985
The full list of events are coming soon! Check back for more info!
As a premier-paddling destination of the Midwest, the La Crosse Region is excited to host a premier showing at the Rivoli Theatre, local excursions, paddle trails, and various other event features. Mark your calendar and get ready to experience a weekend at the premier paddle destination of the Midwest!
Follow along at our Paddles & Premiers page: https://explorelacrosse.com/paddles-premiers/
Thank you to the sponsors that are helping make this happen, KayoeSUP, and The La Crosse Adventure Films!
*Please note that times, information, and events may be subject to change.
Get Tickets
Join us for a “reel” good time with a special film showing at the Rivoli Theatre, local paddle excursions, scenic trails, and more. As the Midwest’s premier paddle destination, the La Crosse Region is making waves—don’t miss your chance to ride along!
August 8th:
4PM: Head to Pettibone Park Lagoon for a paddling event featuring the return of Dead Fish Polo with Sanborn Canoe — a playful and engaging experience for paddlers of all ages and skill levels. There will be free rental equipment provided courtesy of the La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry!
6PM: Join us at the Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria on Friday to attend the 20th Anniversary of the Paddling Film Festival- watch over 25 different videos all focused on paddling our great waters! Doors open at 6pm, Show starts at 7pm. Sponsored by Explore La Crosse and Supporting the River Clean Up, La Crosse.
For More Film Festival Info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CQnfi3gjg/
Tickets Available Here (Tickets are donation based, donations go directly to River Cleanup of La Crosse): https://tickets.rivoli.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=951075~e3c66030-62d8-4282-9886-16d09f1887f2&
August 9th:
10AM-11:30AM: There will be a Dragonboat demonstration and paddling with the Mississippi Sisters Dragonboat team at Veterans Freedom Park! There will be equipment provided by the Dragon Boats.
Afternoon: There will be a safety clinic for kayaks and stand-up paddleboards with the La Crosse Paddling Club at Pettibone Park, and the La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry will be providing free rental equipment!
8PM-10PM: Enjoy a Full Moon Paddle with Kayoe SUP, will be at Lake Neshonoc, Bring your own canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard rentals are available for $30 from Kayoe SUP if needed. Rent for this event here: https://www.kayoesup.com/kayoe-sup/p/full-moon-paddle-june-21-2024-par58
August 10th:
2PM: Kayaking is for all! Enjoy an inclusive kayaking session in partnership with the STAR Center and North American Squirrel Association (N.A.S.A.) at Lake Neshonoc.
Please register online or call at 608-797-6395
Single Kayak Registration: https://starcenter.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F18605
Tandem Kayak Registration: https://starcenter.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F18985
The full list of events are coming soon! Check back for more info!
As a premier-paddling destination of the Midwest, the La Crosse Region is excited to host a premier showing at the Rivoli Theatre, local excursions, paddle trails, and various other event features. Mark your calendar and get ready to experience a weekend at the premier paddle destination of the Midwest!
Follow along at our Paddles & Premiers page: https://explorelacrosse.com/paddles-premiers/
Thank you to the sponsors that are helping make this happen, KayoeSUP, and The La Crosse Adventure Films!
*Please note that times, information, and events may be subject to change.
Get Tickets
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