Water Trail Events
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Erie Canal Boat Float and Folk Festival: Living History
- Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum, Chittenango
- All Day
- 717 Lakeport Rd Chittenango, NY 13037
- Visit Website
- Join hundreds of paddlers on the Old Erie Canal for a trip through history to celebrate the bicentennial. After party includes folk music, food trucks, live demonstrations of traditional crafts, and a living history display with interpreters in costume.
New York State Paddlesport Champs
- Onondaga Lake Park Public Canoe and Kayak Launch, Liverpool
- 09:30am - 12:00pm
- 2152 Onondaga Lake Pkwy Liverpool, NY 13090
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- The New York Paddle Champs is an exciting event that brings together racers from all regions to compete for a coveted State Champion Jacket, title of Best Paddling Region in New York, and $5000 in cash and prizes. Organized by passionate and motivated members of the New York paddesport community, this championship event promises a thrilling day of racing!
New York State Paddlesport Champs
- Onondaga Lake Park Public Canoe and Kayak Launch, Liverpool
- 12:00pm - 12:00pm
- 2152 Onondaga Lake Pkwy Liverpool, NY 13090
- Visit Website
- The New York Paddle Champs is an exciting event that brings together racers from all regions to compete for a coveted State Champion Jacket, title of Best Paddling Region in New York, and $5000 in cash and prizes. Organized by passionate and motivated members of the New York paddesport community, this championship event promises a thrilling day of racing!
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Kayak PaddleFest
- Lakefront Park, Geneva
- 35 Lake Front Drive Geneva, NY 14456
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- Always wanted to try kayaking but don’t know how to get started? Now is your chance to try it out! Boats and gear will be provided and you'll have a chance to try equipment and watch demonstrations on how to get started. Free.
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Paddle the Canals: Erie Canal 200!
- Alcathy's Boat Launch, Waterford
- 09:00am - 01:00pm
- Flight Lock Road (end) Waterford, NY 12188
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- Celebrate the Erie Canal's bicentennial at Erie Canalway's annual paddling event. Join hundreds of paddlers through Locks 2-6, around Peebles Island, and finish at Waterford Harbor Boat Ramp. Enjoy lunch at the pavilion in Peebles Island State Park after the paddle. Transportation and lunch included in registration. Kayak rentals available through Upstate Kayak Rentals.
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Montgomery County Kayak-a-Thon/Bicentennial Bash
- Riverlink Park, Amsterdam
- 2 Front St Amsterdam, NY 12010
- Visit Website
- Paddle nine scenic miles of the Mohawk River from Fonda to Port Jackson/Amsterdam, then head to Riverlink Park for live music, food, fireworks, historic exhibits and kids activities.