FPTA PaddleFest 2026

# FPTA PaddleFest 2026 Registration

from $150.00

# PaddleFest & CT Reunion

## April 16-19, 2026

## Camp Kiwanis

## Silver Springs, FL 34488

### Water Events

• Guided Paddles from 2 to 11 miles. Plus a self-guided 20-mile option for ambitious paddlers.
• Paddle Strokes and Rescue Classes with Venture Outdoors’ Astrid Jackson at Mill Dam Lake

### Land Events

• Self-guided tours of local attractions -
• SWAP MEET: Participants are welcome to bring gear including kayaks they wish to sell or exchange. Please affix name, contact information and price to items.
• CIRCUMNAVIGATIONAL TRAIL EXHIBIT: Story boards and mementos from CT Hall of Famers will be on display.
• UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY EXHIBIT: Find out more about how the USCGA helps boaters.
• FPTA STORE: Get FPTA merchandise including a variety of shirts, books and stickers.

### Catered Meals

• Dinner (Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night)
• Continental Breakfast (Friday and Saturday Morning)
• Farewell Breakfast (Sunday Morning)

### Social Gatherings

• We are kicking off the 2026 PaddleFest/CT Reunion event in the Recreation Hall inside the Camp. Meet the volunteers, guides, sweeps and friends (Thursday night) along with our Guest Speaker.
• VENDOR EXHIBIT AND SOCIAL AREA: See the latest and greatest in paddling gear and vessels. Come meet your vendors at the daily social hour (5:00—6:00 pm daily).
• CT Reunion and FPTA Annual Awards (Saturday night)

### Lodging

• Camp Kiwanis has plenty of room for tent camping,
• Camp Kiwanis has 10 RV sites with electrical hookups only (no water or septic) - first come first serve.
• For lodging outside Camp Kiwanis, we highly recommend making your reservations now

### Cancellation Policy

• Before April 1, 2026- $50 Donation towards Taylor Howard Youth Paddling Fund
• April 1, 2026 or after - No refund

Register at:https://www.floridapaddlingtrails.com/store/p/2026-paddlefest-registration