Ridgefield Big Paddle
June 6th, 2020
Saturday, June 6th, 2020
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ridgefield Waterfront
Spend a family-fun filled day celebrating National Trails Day on Saturday, June 6th, 2020 with the 9th Annual Big Paddle!
**BONUS! For the first time in 2020, join us on Friday, June 5th for a Full Moon Moonlight Paddle and BBQ!**
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Saturday at the waterfront enjoy a canoe, kayak or paddle board adventure in the morning and afternoon and other festivities like vendors at Paddler’s Village, live music, a beer garden, lawn games, and a kids obstacle course.
In downtown Ridgefield, enjoy Farmer’s Market, wine garden and Big Games!
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All land activities and parking are FREE
The Big Paddle and Recreational Paddle require registration and a $5 fee.
If you register through this site, you must bring your own boat. On site rentals are available if you pre-order through Alder Creek.
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2020 Event Schedule!
7 am - 9 am
Paddler Registration
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8 am
Paddler's Village Opens
Live Music: Traveling Day Society
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9 am
Opening Ceremony
With Chinook Blessing & Flag Ceremony
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9:30 am
Two-Hour Interpretive Paddle Begins
Obstacle Course Opens
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9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Live Music: ChicaMarimba
Clark County Poet Laureate during break.
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11 am
Corwin Beer Garden Opens
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11 am
Guided Walk to Cathlapotle Plankhouse
1.1 Miles - Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Kayak Demos
Alder Creek Kayak
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Kayak Polo Demo and Scrimmage
Portland Kayak Polo Club
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Live Music: Faisal & Mitch
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2:00 pm
Two-Hour Recreational Paddle
Alder Creek Kayak
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2:00 pm
Guided Walk to Cathlapotle Plankhouse
1.1 Miles - Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
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