Ohio River Paddlefest Goes for Record | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

This Saturday, August 1st, the Ohio River Paddlefest is going for gold—literally—aiming for a Guinness World Record as the largest paddle craft party ever. With over 1,660 paddlers already signed up, they’re on track to hit their goal of 1,105 human-powered watercraft on the river for 15 minutes. Started in 2001 by a few friends over drinks, this epic event now raises funds for Adventure Crew, a nonprofit that gets city teens outdoors. The weekend kicks off Friday with a free expo, then Saturday’s paddle routes (9 miles or 4.5 miles) end in a festival of music, food, and pure fun—all while…