Tip of the Mitt Paddle Fest Makes a Splash, Sept. 7-8

Join the DNR and Green Veil Outdoor for a weekend of music, craft beer, camping, and paddling at the Tip of the Mitt Paddle Fest at Aloha State Park in Cheboygan, Michigan on September 7 and 8!

As a benefit for the nonprofit organization Top of Michigan Trails Council, this two-day event will feature a Saturday “Paddlerama” where paddlers will participate in a series of events, including: sprints, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) jousts, SUP yoga, demos, races, and water safety programs on Mullett Lake in Aloha State Park. Following the day on Mullett Lake, paddlers and the public are invited to enjoy a craft beer festival Saturday evening featuring some of the tastiest beers, local eateries, and bands from across Michigan. Sunday will challenge paddlers with a 13-mile paddle from Aloha State Park through the inland waterway to the beach at Cheboygan State Park, including a paddle-through and photo opportunity at the Cheboygan Locks.

Stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes are all welcome.

Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m., Thursday July 18 and are available at www.greenveiloutdoor.com.

Snag early bird tickets before September 2, which include admission to Saturday Paddlerama events, exclusive paddler happy hour with two beer tickets and dinner, camping and admission into the festival, and a Sunday paddle to Cheboygan State Park all for only $65!

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.