Paddle the Day Away with Visit Montgomery County
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Celebrate summer on the Mohawk River during the 2026 Montgomery County Kayak-a-Thon, part of the America 250 commemoration. We encourage you to wear red, white, and blue to celebrate this anniversary. Wear fun hats, face paint, or whatever will get you into the spirit.
Let’s see a wave of red, white, and blue along the Mohawk!
Kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddle boards are invited to launch from Riverfront Park in Canajoharie and paddle east to the Village of Fonda. Participants will travel approximately 13 miles along the Mohawk River, passing through Mohawk River Lock E13 before concluding at Fonda Park.
Following the lock, paddlers will have the option to take a brief stop at the Mohawk Valley Welcome Center, a Taste NY location. Free water and snacks will be provided. Vending machines with more options will be available inside, along with restrooms and regional information.
Stopping is optional; however, participants who choose to stop are asked to limit their visit to 30 minutes to help maintain the event schedule and spacing between paddlers.
Limited kayak rentals available at:
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Good to know
Highlights
- 9 hours
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
Village of Fonda Park
40 Park Street
Fonda, NY 12068
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Check-in
Riverfront Park Canajoharie, NY Check-in will run from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Participants should unload their boats at the Canajoharie Boat Launch (at the Riverfront Park) and register prior to going to Fonda Park to park their vehicles and board the shuttle transportation back to the launch site. Parking is available at the Village of Fonda Park at 20-40 Park Street, Fonda, NY 12068
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Launch Schedule
To help maintain safe and efficient spacing on the river, launch times will be staggered: Slower paddlers and participants using shorter recreational boats will have a safety meeting at 8:45 a.m. and launch at 9 a.m. Faster paddlers will launch at 9:30 a.m., following their safety meeting. Participants are encouraged to consider their paddling pace carefully when selecting their launch group. Transportation buses are expected to complete shuttle service by approximately 9 a.m.
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Optional Stop at the Mohawk Valley Welcome Center
Following the lock, paddlers will have the option to take a brief stop at the Mohawk Valley Welcome Center, a Taste NY location. Free water and snacks will be provided. Vending machines with more options will be available inside, along with restrooms and regional information. Stopping is optional; however, participants who choose to stop are asked to limit their visit to 30 minutes to help maintain the event schedule and spacing between paddlers.