Paddle Antrim Festival 2026

The Chain of Lakes Water Trail hosts a two-day paddle event. This year, the Paddle Antrim Festival runs Friday through Sunday. Paddle Antrim offers Festival Prep Paddling Classes, including Basic Rescue Skills, before the Full Group Launch. Events include a Kick-off Party in Ellsworth, a Block Party at Short's Brewing Company's Bellaire Beer Garden, and a Final Bash at Short's Brewing Company's Elk Rapids Pull Barn. Cheer on paddlers.