the Paddle & Pedal Festival is a fundraising event to extend the local non-motorized LAFF pathway that will connect the communities of Linden, Argentine Township, Fenton and Fenton Township! 

Paddle & Pedal Festival

Saturday, June 13 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Downtown Linden | 105 Mill St, Linden, MI 48451

Join us for a Family-Friendly Day of Fun in downtown Linden!  Admission is FREE to enjoy Live Entertainment, Vendors, a Kids Zone, Food Trucks, Workshops, Activities, and Raffle Prize Baskets at the Linden Amphitheatre Gazebo and Community Center (VFW Hall).  Be sure to check out our Headliner Band this year... Two-Tone Corduroy!

REGISTER NOW!

Participate in the Paddle & Pedal Festival and bring your bike to pedal the completed Phase 1 of the LAFF Pathway and/or bring your kayak and paddle the Shiawassee River! 

When you register, you'll receive a 10-Liter Waterproof Gear Bag and are automatically entered to win 4 Detroit Tigers Tickets & Parking Pass for the game on Tues. Sept. 8!  (winner announced during Two-Tone Corduroy’s performance 6:00-8:00).

• To register: LAFF PATHWAY PADDLE & PEDAL FESTIVAL Online Registration
• Early bird registration: $25 if you sign up by May 15! Price is $30 May 16 - June 13
• Gear bag includes: Route map, sponsor goodies, and more!
• Pick up your bag: Festival day at the Community Center registration table.
• After the festival: Unclaimed bags can be picked up at the Southern Lakes Parks & Rec Community Building in Fenton.
• Apparel: During the registration process you have the option to order festival apparel

                          *You do not need to register to attend the festival.

PADDLE & PEDAL FESTIVAL APPAREL

Get this year's exclusive 2026 P&P Festival Sport Tec T-Shirt or Tank Top at:

 LAFF PATHWAY PADDLE & PEDAL FESTIVAL Store

• Pre-order by MAY 24! Get the size & style you want at the early bird discount $25

Day of Festival $30 limited supply

• Anyone can order apparel! You are not required to be a registered participant to order the festival shirt.
• Pick up your shirt: Festival Day at the Community Center registration table (10 AM – 8 PM).
• After the festival: Unclaimed shirts can be picked up at the Southern Lakes Parks & Rec Community Building in Fenton.
• All proceeds support extending the LAFF Pathway!
  
  

BIKING

• Route: ~10 miles. Ride at your own pace — this is not a race!
• Pick up your registration packet: Linden Community Center, 105 Mill St. Includes waterproof gear bag, a route map with written directions & sponsor goodies!
• Trail etiquette: Helmets recommended. Ride on the right. Pass on the left and alert others with a bell or voice (“On your left”). The trail is shared with walkers, joggers, and other bikers.

Pedal Quest for Ice Cream! NEW THIS YEAR!!

• Register for the event: LAFF PATHWAY PADDLE & PEDAL FESTIVAL Online Registration
• Pick up your Gear Bag: In your bag will be the official Paddle & Pedal Sticker & map.
• Ride your bike: Ride (or walk) to both turn around locations at each end of the pathway there will be a festival (marked on your map).  One is at the Trail Head parking Lot by Lobdell Rd and the other is at the soccer Fields. 
• Get your stamp: A volunteer at a tent will stamp your official P&P Sticker
• Redeem your Ice Cream: Once you have collected BOTH stamps return to the festival grounds and show your stamped sticker to the iScream4 Ice Cream Truck for a FREE single scoop of ICE CREAM!!      
  

KAYAKING

• Bring your own kayak, or rent one from Shiawassee River Shuttle.
• Call or text 810-206-2002 or email shiawasseerivershuttle@gmail.com to reserve.
• Rentals available until 5:00 PM on the event day, but advance booking recommended.  $25
• Route: Paddle east up the Shiawassee River to Lake Ponemah and back (~4–5 miles, 1.5–2 hours). Turn around anytime.
• Pick up registration packet: Linden Community Center, 105 Mill St. Includes waterproof gear bag, a route map with written directions & sponsor goodies!

PADDLE & PEDAL ADVENTURE

• Adventure: Guided kayak tour down the Shiawassee River (Downtown Linden → Hogan Rd) then bike back on the LAFF Pathway.
• Schedule: (11:00 AM sold out) & 2:00 PM tours (spots available): Festival registration & reservations with Shiawassee River Shuttle required (limited spots available). 
• Call or text 810-206-2002 or email shiawasseerivershuttle@gmail.com to reserve your spot on the tour
• $25 adventure kayak rental
• $15 transport for your own kayak
• Festival Day: Pick up your registration packet at Linden Community Center, then check in with your bike at the SRS boat launch.  Your bike will be locked up.  Your guide will take you down the river.  When you reach Hogan road, SRS will bring your bike & pick up the kayaks.  Your group & guide will bike back to the festival grounds.
• Includes: Life vests & bottled water.
• Suggested items: Water shoes, hat, phone in waterproof bag, sunscreen, snack.
• Timing: Paddle (~2 hrs), bike return (~1 hr, easy pace).

VENDORS (10 AM – 6 PM)

Browse a variety of vendors featuring health & fitness items, handmade crafts, and unique gifts.

KIDS ZONE

Fun for the little ones! Enjoy a bounce house, face painting!  Activities hosted by the Fenton Art Council and Little Learners Child Care of Linden!

WORKSHOP

Learn basic bike maintenance from trained biking experts, including how to change a bike tire.

RAFFLE PRIZES

• Tickets available at the information table in the Community Center.
• Winners announced at 5:30 PM by the DJ at the Gazebo Amphitheatre.
• Need not be present to win; unclaimed prizes can be picked up at the Southern Lakes Parks & Rec Community Building in Fenton.

SUPPORT THE LAFF PATHWAY

Become a group leader and organize a Paddle & Pedal adventure with friends and family.

Your participation helps fund Phase 3, extending the LAFF Pathway down Fenton Rd to the dog park on Thompson Rd.

Can’t attend? Donate online to support the LAFF Pathway — every contribution helps!

A SHOUT OUT and THANK YOU out to all our sponsors and donors & volunteers.  This Festival couldn't happen without your support!!