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Paddle Antrim Festival


The Paddle Antrim Festival celebrates the amazing waterways and communities of Northern Michigan. The Festival, always the second weekend after Labor Day, includes a two-day paddle event through the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. This choose your own adventure paddle provides the opportunity for you to paddle one or both days and decide how far to travel. There are exits strategically placed along the route so you may go anywhere from 7 miles to all 42 miles.

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Paddle Antrim Festival 2024

Schedule: Thursday, September 12, 2024 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m: Ellsworth River Park (6625 Bridge St.) - Paddler Check-in, boat drop off, and boat wash station open. 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m: Ellsworth River Park (6625 Bridge St.) - Kick off Party hosted…

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Paddle Antrim Festival 2023

Schedule: Thursday, September 14, 2023 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m: Ellsworth River Park (6625 Bridge St.) - Paddler Check-in, boat drop off, and boat wash station open. 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m: Ellsworth River Park (6625 Bridge St.) - Kick off Party hosted…

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