PaddleFest
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Welcome to PaddleFest! This debut event is scheduled for June 17 at McLean Beach in Arnprior from 11:00am-3:00pm.
What is PaddleFest? This event is done in joint with Ottawa Valley Air Paddle to provide free and accessible programming on the water in Arnprior. Throughout the day, there will be free guided paddles on the Ottawa River from McLean Beach while also enjoying live music, family games, and see local vendors. Learn about water safety and the history of travel on the two rivers in Arnprior.
| What can I do at PaddleFest? |
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Paddle. There will be guided paddles throughout the day that you can drop in to, thanks to Ottawa Valley Air Paddle. Try your hand at a Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) or one of their foldable kayaks.
Listen. Catch some live music at McLean Park from 11:00-12:30pm and 1:00-2:30pm with performances from Rob Dontigny and Break Even.
Eat. Indulge in some local food vendors and try a few sweets.
Play. There is sure to be lots of action at PaddleFest for those of all ages. We will have many family games and activities to have fun in.
Learn. Become familiar with water safety and boating safety. |
| Who can come to PaddleFest? |
| Everyone can come to PaddleFest! This event is great for visitors and residents alike. There is something to do for all ages and this event is made as accessible as possible. |
| Where is PaddleFest happening? |
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This event takes place at McLean Park, 178 McLean Avenue, with programming on the beachfront and greenspace within.
Parking can be found in one of the three lots of our ball diamonds located on McNab Street or McLean Avenue. Only those with accessible permits may park directly beside the park. |
Performer Profiles
| Emily Hass and Anthony Arsenault |
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Act name : Emily Hass and Anthony Arsenault Hometown: Renfrew Genre: we do a little bit of everything. Brief description: Emily has been playing music all her life all over the valley, Anthony, her 15 year old son, has just recently joined her on stage. Instagram: emily_hass_music |
| Rob Dontigny |
| Performer profile to come. |
Vendor Information
| The Piggy Shack |
 Mobile food truck business, specializing in Bacon-on-a-Bun and Cactus Cut Chips |
| Emma Dilemma Cotton Candy and Confections |
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As for a price list, we are still working on that for the confections line. Cotton candy is priced as follows:
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The Emma Dilemma Cotton Candy and Confections, a Let them eat cake production, is a youth run, mother daughter business. We spin fresh cotton candy in a variety of fun flavours. We also make a wide range of confections, including caramel corn, marshmallows, lollipops, sponge toffee, caramels, cookies, and more.
Sponsor This Event
This event would not be possible without our amazing sponsors. The Town offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities to meet all budgets; we would love for your business or organization to consider being a part of our Summer events.
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