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Event Calendar

Mississippi Meanderings 2025

National Great Rivers Museum Lock and Dam Way, Alton, IL, United States

It's time for another Mississippi Meanderings, the annual celebration of paddling and big rivers sponsored by the Mississippi River Water Trail Association. This year's event is all about music and the Mississippi River. Please pre-register by visiting the Event Registration Page. MRWTA Board member Dean Klinkenberg will kick off the event with an overview of

Drost Park Kayaking-Registration opens in May

Drost Park Myron Provence Parkway, Maryville, IL, United States

Come out and Kayak with us for FREE on June 28th from noon to 5pm at Drost Park in Maryville IL.  We provide the boats, gear, safety personnel, all we need is you. Pre-registration is required by calling 618-223-8965 beginning in May. You will be assigned an hour during the day to kayak on the

Firecracker Race

Grafton Access

Come out and race with us 15 miles downriver from Grafton to Alton.  End the race at the Alton marina and Riverfront Park.  Our award ceremony will be at the Old Bakery Beer Company in Alton after the race.  Registration for this event will be available soon. For more details visit our race page.