Go Paddling for 3 Days and Camping for 2 Nights in Milltown, IN! Don’t miss out on the BONUS TRIP.
The Paddle Festival is our most unique and favorite event! The best thing about Paddle Festival is our “river people” guests who look forward to great spring water levels and coming together each season. Paddle up to 37 miles in 3 days. Enjoy live music, great food, and a car show. Come get your paddle on!
Bonus Trip
But wait — we have also added a bonus trip for Monday, June 9th. This trip will take you from Blue River Chapel to the Ohio River take out. The cost for this added trip is $50/haul or $55/rental for our Paddle Fest guests. Guests who would like to do this once-a-year trip but did not join us for Paddle Fest may book for $75 per person. RESERVATION ONLY! Reservations must be made by 12:00 PM Sunday, May 31st.
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Friday
- Check-In 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 7-mile upper river (8:45 am – 3:00 pm)
- 12-mile upper river (8:45 am – 1:00 pm) EXCLUSIVE (RESERVATION ONLY)
- Haul pick-up in event parking area 30 mins before scheduled trips
- Food Trucks 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Paddle Fest Reunion Party 7:30 pm at the Shelter House.
Saturday
- Breakfast – American Legion
- Coffee – Out of the Blue Coffee and Ice Cream Shop
- 7-mile upper river (8:45 am – 3:00 pm)
- 14-mile lower river (8:00 am – 11:00 am) (RESERVATION ONLY)
- Haul pick-up in event parking area 30 mins before scheduled trip
- Live Music 7:00 pm TBA
Sunday
- Coffee – Out of the Blue Coffee and Ice Cream Shop
- 7-mile upper river (8:45 am – 3:00 pm)
- 11-mile Lower River (9:00 am and 10:00 am) EXCLUSIVE (RESERVATION ONLY)
- Haul pick-up in event parking area 30 mins before scheduled trip
Monday – Bonus Trip (Paddle Fest Guest – $50/Haul, $55/Kayak Rental, Non-Paddle Fest Guest – $75)
- Coffee – Out of the Blue Coffee and Ice Cream Shop
- Ohio River Trip (9:00 am) EXCLUSIVE (RESERVATION ONLY)
- Haul pick-up in event parking area 30 mins before scheduled trip
- Ohio River Trip (9:00 am) EXCLUSIVE (RESERVATION ONLY)
Paddle Fest 2026 tees TBA. Here is a look at 2025 Paddle Fest shirts. Don’t miss the Early Bird deal!
