2025 Turkey Paddle
Join us for our Third Annual Turkey Paddle!
Wear your best Turkey Outfit and join us on the river to start your Holiday off right. Burn off that pumpkin pie and paddle on the beautiful Weeki Wachee River!
Date: November 27th, 2025
Two Race Times:
7:30AM: Expert Paddlers Race
8:00AM: Novice Paddlers Race
Cost to Enter:
$60: Renting a Kayak
$40: Bringing Your Own Kayak (Private Launch)
Get ready for a fantastic morning of paddling, friendly competition, and holiday cheer! Reserve your spot today and get ready to paddle your way into the holiday season!
Tickets: STAY TUNED
Two Races with Prizes for the Top 3 in each Category!
What’s Included:
- Grab-and-Go Breakfast
- 8oz bottle water
- Banana
- Granola bar
- 4oz yogurt cup
- 6 oz orange juice
- Turkey Paddle T-Shirt
- Medal for All Participants
Policies
- Must be 18+ to book. Ages 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- Registration for kayak rentals is for single-person vessels only. Tandem kayaks will not be available for rent.
- Disposable items and alcohol are not permitted to be taken onto the Weeki Wachee River. This includes any item that is single use (plastic water bottles, plastic bags, candy wrappers, paper, foils, etc.), so please pack accordingly. Reusable food and drink containers should be used alternatively. Bags will be checked before departure, and these items will have to be returned to your vehicle or disposed of. Thank you for helping us keep the river beautiful!
- Pets are not permitted to launch from the State Park. Only legal service animals are allowed, not emotional support pets.
- Please make it a point to be on time for your reservation. Reservations more than 15 minutes late will be cancelled and will not be eligible for a refund. If you are going to be late, give us a call at 352-597-8484, and we will do our best to assist. Our ramp closes promptly 30 minutes after the last rental availability, and we cannot launch any additional boats after this time.
- Boats must be returned on time. Your boat is due back at the pullout ramp 2 hours from your scheduled start time. WFA reserves the right to charge a $50/boat late fee for boats returned more than 15 minutes late.
- Swimming or exiting your boat is not allowed, as this adventure completely takes place on State Park property.
- Please be sure to arrive on time! Remember, park admission is not included.
- Must cancel 24 hours in advance for a refund.
