Event Calendar

Are you new or newer to paddling, or just want to improve your existing kayak skills? Join us for this 2-day training class where you will learn paddle strokes, maneuvers, river hazards, how to plan a trip, self-rescues and more. The skills class is a prerequisite for becoming a Level 2 Instructor, but anyone is

Come have a beer and some great food with us! Support the work of the Mississippi River Water Trail Association by coming out on May 16, 2024, 11:30 am-9pm at Old Bakery Brewery in Alton, IL and socialize with us! Even if you can't make it out on May 16th, you can round up at

Are you new or newer to paddling, or just want to improve your existing kayak skills? Join us for this 2-day training class where you will learn paddle strokes, maneuvers, river hazards, how to plan a trip, self-rescues and more. The skills class is a prerequisite for becoming a Level 2 Instructor, but anyone is

Are you proficient with ACA Level Two River Kayaking Skills and now ready to learn how to teach these skills to others after a skills assessment? This 3-day course with Tom Burroughs of will review river kayaking skills then focus on requirements and assessment to be a skilled kayak instructor. Be prepared to get wet

This introductory paddling course is for those who have never paddled or are somewhat new to paddling and want to learn how to safely get in and out of a kayak from shore or dock, basic strokes such as forward, back, sweep (turn) and stop, and want to know what to do if you are

Come out and Kayak with us for FREE on June 29th 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 May 29th. You will be assigned an hour during the day to kayak on the

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 Audubon Center at Riverlands after the race.  Registration for this event can be done here. For more details visit our race page.

Join us on the evening of August 21st at 6:00pm for an easy paddle on the Mississippi River to get a view of the sunset.  We will launch from Piasa Creek Access that is on the Great River Road at the intersection of Hazelnut Road and IL Hwy 100.  We will be on the water

St Louis Elks Lodge #9 & The St Louis Elks Lodge #9 Veteran's Service Committee is hosting our Kayak with a Vet on Sunday September 8th at the Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park Tremayne Shelter from 11a-3p. There will be an opening ceremony from 11-11:30a. Mississippi River Water Trail members will be assisting with this

Announcing an all new Paddlefest! You've been asking for it, so we are delivering a brand new event for Paddlefest 2024 in association with the Mississippi Earthtones Festival in Alton, Illinois. Bring your 12 foot or longer boat down to the banks of the Mississippi River and join us on a float trip down the