We hope you will join us for the Inaugural Paddlefest at Janes Island State Park. The park is located in Crisfield, Maryland. Planned events include guided paddles, Poker Run Paddle, Campfire on the Beach, food, music, pontoon boat rides, coastal clean-up, children's activities, nature crafts and more!
Event is FREE, however registration is requested to allow us to properly plan for the event. Participants are responsible for supplying vessels. However, a limited number of rental boats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You may also consider making arrangements in advance with a local vendor offering a variety of single/ tandem kayaks, canoes and paddle boards. Multi-day reservations may also be made in advance with local vendors.
BOAT RENTALS:
Boat rental reservations can be made in advance with local vendors. You will work directly with the vendor for pick up and/or delivery of vessels for the event.
Crisfield Kayak & Canoe Rentals
(443)783-2486
billie968@gmail.com
OC Kayak
(443) 625-2925
ockayakco@gmail.com
Pocomoke River Canoe Company
(410) 632-3971
canoe@pocomokeriverpaddle.com
Janes Island Challenge
The Janes Island Challenge consists of a 13-mile paddle, circumnavigating Janes Island. This is not a race and is designed for non-motorized vessels and experienced paddlers only. Participants must register in advance to receive the challenge completion token.
(Note - This challenge is weather dependent and not recommended for novice paddlers due to open water and swift currents).
Schedule of Events
We are currently working on finalizing the Schedule of Event details and will post here once completed.
Activities begin at 8am on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Anyone who wishes to camp at Janes Island State Park can make camping reservations online at parkreservations.maryland.gov or by calling 1-888-432-2267. Also, there are local motels and airbnb options available.
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