# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 FPTA Paddlefest & CT Reunion 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: UPDATE: REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ——> https://www.floridapaddlingtrails.com/2026-paddlefest.  There is a link to the event booklet on this site for more information.

The 2026 FPTA (Florida Paddling Trails Association) Paddlefest and CT Reunion will be held from Thursday afternoon April 16th through Sunday morning April 19th, 2026 at Camp Kiwanis in the Silver Springs area.

Participants will tent camp* at Camp Kiwanis, which is a self contained facility on the banks of Mill Dam Lake.  

Meals, paddling and presentations will take place at the large pavilion in the Camp while event paddles will take place at nearby Silver Springs, Silver River and the Ocklawaha River and possibly Juniper Creek.

Paddle oriented training will be offered at the Mill Dam Lake waterfront.

All of this will be offered for one fee for FPTA members (which will be $150) and a slightly higher fee for non-FPTA members ($175).

We hope to have many paddling manufacturers and retailers in attendance to show off and demo the latest in paddling gear and vessels. We will be raffling off one Mocean Kayak (1 ticket comes with each registration) with proceeds to benefit the Taylor Howard Youth Paddling Fund and the CT Fund.

* you are welcome to secure your own accommodations at Silver Springs Park or area hotels, however, we encourage everyone to stay at the Camp which has capacity for 300 people.  

WE WILL BE LIMITING THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS TO A MAX OF 125 PEOPLE.   Do not RSVP to this Event Page. This Event Page is only for the purpose of distributing information.   Link to event booklet is located on this site!

Volunteers, CT Hall of Famers, Lifetime members and Sponsors should NOT use this link.  Contact David Chen privately for those links.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/silver-springs/2026-fpta-paddlefest-and-ct-reunion/200028548176636
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 186

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Silver Springs
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Camp Kiwanis
- **lat**: 29.184456194317
- **long**: -81.833122078445
- **full address**: Camp Kiwanis, 19300 SE 3rd St,Silver Springs, Florida, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 FPTA Paddlefest & CT Reunion  being held?
  - **A:** 2026 FPTA Paddlefest & CT Reunion  takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am at Camp Kiwanis, 19300 SE 3rd St,Silver Springs, Florida, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 FPTA Paddlefest & CT Reunion ?
  - **A:** 2026 FPTA Paddlefest & CT Reunion  is organized by David S. Chen.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 FPTA Paddlefest & CT Reunion  is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Silver Springs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 180+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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