“PaddleFest Geneva” will return to the Geneva Lakefront on July 5 for a day full of free hands-on paddling experiences and activities.
The event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lakefront Park near the Finger Lakes Welcome Center, 35 Lakefront Drive in Geneva, Ontario County.
“PaddleFest Geneva”, according to the Geneva Business Improvement District, is designed for beginners and first-time paddlers, so no prior experience is required.
“This event is all about enjoying our lake front and lowering the barriers to entry,” Director of the Geneva BID Catherine Price said. “Seneca Lake is an amazing resource and we want residents and visitors to explore all the lake has to offer. We want people to see that kayaking is for everyone—no matter your age, ability, or experience.”
According to Geneva BID, the event will include:
“PaddleFest Geneva” is hosted by the Geneva Business Improvement District, the Adirondack Mountain Club of the Genesee Valley, Embrace Outdoors, Erie Canal Boat Company, and Don Urmston. It is sponsored by the New York State Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor as part of the Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebration, BID stated.
To learn more about Saturday’s event, visit https://www.genevadowntown.com/paddle.
— Madison Scott is a journalist with the Democrat and Chronicle who covers breaking and trending news for the Finger Lakes Region. She has an interest in how the system helps or doesn’t help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: PaddleFest Geneva returns to Seneca Lake: What to know
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