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Join Us for the 11th Annual Big Paddle!
June 3rd, 2023 | Ridgefield Waterfront
The Ridgefield Big Paddle commemorates the designation of the Lewis River to Vancouver Lake Water Trail each year on National Trails Day.
2023 Event
We are excited to invite you to the Lake River waterfront for Big Paddle on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023!
Guided Hikes & Paddle
9:30am – The BIG Paddle
Be part of the BIG Paddle on Lake River Saturday morning! Join a flotilla of kayaks, paddle boards and canoes on a five mile roundtrip paddle along Lake River to the Columbia and back to the Port of Ridgefield Waterfront. $5 BYOB (Bring Your Own Boat) registration covers your entry to the guided paddle. There are limited seats available on two canoes led by Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership for $5. Use the link below to register for the Big Paddle.
Registration does NOT include a rental. Kayak, canoe or paddle board rentals must be arranged ahead of time on an individual basis. Alder Creek Kayak Ridgefield Location is conveniently located on Lake River. See the rental options for Big Paddle.
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Join the Big Paddle with a seat on a Dragon Boat for free! No experience needed, all equipment provided. Register here.
10am – Guided Refuge Hike with Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
To celebrate National Trails Day, head on a group hike led by the Friends of the Refuge from the Port of Ridgefield through the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Group hikes will take place at 10am and 1pm, no registration necessary. The Refuge will be fee free during Big Paddle.
11:30am Guided Paddle with Alder Creek Kayak
From 11:30 – 1pm, paddle participants will experience the sights and sounds of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, visit historical sites like where Lewis & Clark landed, and enjoy a fun GUIDED PADDLE.
The guided paddle is $25 and includes kayak, paddles, and a life jacket. Reservations must be made through Alder Creek Kayak here.
1pm – Guided Refuge Hike with Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
To celebrate National Trails Day, head on a group hike led by the Friends of the Refuge from the Port of Ridgefield through the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Group hikes will take place at 10am and 1pm, no registration necessary. The Refuge will be fee free during Big Paddle.
1:30pm Dragon Boat Paddle with Vancouver Lake Dragon Boating
Paddle Ridgefield’s big dragon boats during the Big Paddle event! No experience needed- come give dragon boating a try! All equipment is provided. One youth ages 6+ may accompany a paddling adult. Register for a free seat here!
Waterfront Activities
8:30am – Live Music: Traveling Day Society
Start the day off listening to Traveling Day Society drum circle as you get ready for your paddling adventure.
8:30am – 9am Warm-Up with MKElevate
Get your heart pumping and body moving before the Big Paddle, with a warm-up routine presented by MKElevate!
9am – Opening Ceremony
Awaken the Ridgefield Dragon Boats and kick off the annual Big Paddle!
10am – 2pm Outdoor Games
Hang out and play volleyball, cornhole, disc golf, and more on the waterfront!
11am – 2pm Kayak Check
Don’t want to worry about transporting your kayak or paddleboard to your vehicle between paddling and enjoying the waterfront activities? Or plan to get back out on the water? No problem! Take advantage of our free “Kayak Check” and drop off your kayak (open 11am – 2pm) and we will watch over your boat while you enjoy the beer garden, beach games, music, and food! When you are ready to head out, drive your car up to the station to load up!
11am – 2pm Live Music: One-Eyed Kats
Enjoy the live music on the waterfront! The One-Eyed Kats perform a variety of blues, R&B, and Rock n’ Roll dance music! You may remember them from Farm to Table and Sausage Fest in 2022!
11am – 3pm Beer Garden & Food Trucks
Beer Garden with the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce
16oz cans of craft beer from Ridgefield Craft Brewing available for purchase for attendees 21+.
Available beverages:
- Archaic Amber
- Mango Session IPA
- White Claw (Mango, Watermelon, & Black Cherry)
Food Trucks
A collection of food trucks will be on site at the Waterfront!
Confirmed:
- Steakburger
- Smokin’ Franks BBQ
- The Chillz Shaved Ice
10am – 2pm Free Hayride!
Find your way between the Ridgefield Waterfront and Downtown Ridgefield with the free and fun transportation of the hayride! Worry less about parking and enjoy the convenient ride and get both your shopping, paddling, and playing all in a days time!
Downtown Activities
First Saturday & Ridgefield Farmers Market Vendors @ Davis Park, 9am – 2pm
Shop for vegetables, handmade goods and more from local vendors at DAVIS PARK across from the Ridgefield Community Library.
Vendor List to come!
Used Spring Book Sale – Friends of the Ridgefield Community Library @ Ridgefield Community Library 10am – 3pm
Shop for used books and support the local library at the Friends of the Ridgefield Community Library Spring Used Book Sale. Paperbacks $3, Hardbacks $5, DVDs and Children’s Books $1.a
General Information
About the Big Paddle
The Ridgefield Big Paddle began in 2012 to celebrate the efforts of many to create this water trail resource.
The first Big Paddle was June 2nd, 2012. Big Paddle is traditionally held on the first Saturday in June as part of National Trails Day.
The flotilla travels 2.5 miles North on Lake River, past the wildlife refuge, to the Columbia River and back to the Port of Ridgefield launch for a 5 mile round trip. This year, we are challenging you to complete a 5 mile round trip somewhere new along the Water Trail.
- Ridgefield Waterfront
Ridgefield
Washington
98642
United States - June 3, 2023, 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Registration does NOT include a rental. Kayak, canoe or paddle board rentals must be arranged ahead of time on an individual basis. Alder Creek Kayak Ridgefield Location is conveniently located on Lake River.
- $5
- No Disruption
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