Hike Along the Niagara River
Hike Along the Niagara River
Sun, Feb 19, 1:00 PM
5 River Frontage Road • Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Free
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2022 Rigidized River Fest Regatta
A casual river float to celebrate the beginning of summer and raise funds for the Valley Community Association.
When and where
Date and time
Location
River Fest Park 249 Ohio Street Buffalo, NY 14204
Map and directions
How to get there
Refund Policy
Refunds up to 1 day before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.
About this event
We have closed down pre-sale tickets and are doing Walk-In Day-Of sales only.
There are 2 course options on the Buffalo River: a 2.5-mile and a 7-mile.
The 7-mile course will start at 12 p.m. at the Harlem Road Fishing and Boat Access in West Seneca (off Harlem Road approx. 0.3 miles south of junction with Clinton Street, near I-90 Exit 53.)
The 2.5-mile course will start at 1 p.m. at Red Jacket River Front Park, 20 Smith St, Buffalo.
Note: PDF's (personal flotation devices) are mandatory!
Both courses will end at the DEC Ohio Street Public Access Site at the junction of Ohio and South Streets and the after-party starts at 2 p.m. down the street at the Tewksbury Lodge/Riverfest Park, 249 Ohio Street.
The After-Party will take place at River Fest Park at 2:00 p.m. including live music, food and drink.
Ticket Information
Ticket prices are $20 PER PERSON. Purchase your ticket by coming to either the 7-mile or 2.5 mile start location with your boat at the time specified below. Everyone must sign a waiver to participate.
Shuttle Information
For the 7-mile Course: Drop your boat at the Harlem Road Launch site by 10:15 a.m., where volunteers will watch over it. (Volunteers will arrive by 10 a.m.) Drive back to Tewksbury Lodge (249 Ohio St, Buffalo, NY) and park on the lawn across the street. The shuttle will be there to take you back to the Launch site, leaving the Tewksbury at 11:15 for a Noon Launch.
For the 2.5-mile Course: Drop your boat at Red Jacket River Front Park by 11:30 a.m., where volunteers will watch over it. (Volunteers will arrive by 11 a.m.) Drive back to Tewksbury Lodge (249 Ohio St, Buffalo, NY) and park on the lawn across the street. The shuttle will be there to take you back to the Launch site, leaving Tewksbury at 12:15 for a 1 pm Launch.
The Regatta will take place rain or shine (unless conditions are too unsafe i.e. lightning and high winds).
2.5 Mile Short Course Map
7 mile Long Course Map
