DATES
Paddling Season Kick-Off With Short’s Brewing Co.
Wednesday, May 31
4:30PM
Elk Rapids Rotary Park Kayak Launch
Adventure
Meet at Elk Rapids Rotary Park Kayak Launch, 4:30-5pm. Drop boats & park. 5pm: Brief remarks from Elk Rapids Trail Alliance, Short's Brewing Company, & Paddle Antrim prior to launching as a group at 5:15pm. All paddlers must bring their own craft/boat, paddle & life jacket. 5:15pm: Launch as a group for a 1-hour slow paddle on the Elk River. 6:15pm: Head to Short's Pull Barn, Elk Rapids. All community paddle participants will get their first pint for $1. Live music, food trucks. Event ends at 8pm. This event is free & no pre-registration is required.
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