LAFF PATHWAY PADDLE & PEDAL FESTIVAL 2026

Description

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

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 , D&W Food Truck, 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!

Pedal Quest for Ice Cream! NEW THIS YEAR!!

Register for the event 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 tent (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!!

REGISTER NOW!

Participate in the Paddle & Pedal Festival by bringing 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).

Click on the Sign Up Button above 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 (10 AM – 8 PM). After the festival: Unclaimed bags can be picked up at the SLPR Community Building in Fenton. *You do not need to register to attend the festival. Apparel: During the registration process you will have the option to order Festival Apparel

PADDLE & PEDAL FESTIVAL APPAREL

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

Pre-order by MAY 24! Get the size & style you want at the early bird discount $25! Day of Festival $30 limited supply

(You do not have to participate in biking or kayaking to order the shirt)

To Order Click on LAFF PATHWAY PADDLE & PEDAL FESTIVAL Store Pick up your shirt: Festival Day at the Community Center registration table (10 AM – 8 PM). After the festival: Unclaimed bags 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 on the LAFF Pathway! 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 required. 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.

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. Lifejackets Required 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