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PRICE: Early registration by June 12th $20 per person, after that date it goes up to $25 per person!
Join in the 4th Annual Vermilion Port Authority Paddle Fest Poker Run on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Open to all types of paddle craft, kayak, canoe, SUP, etc.
This is a non-alcoholic, fun family event. This year's theme is Alice in Wonderland, dressing up is encouraged! Total participants limited to 100. Check in begins at 8:30 am; choose your start time of either 9 am or 9:30 am. Please try to carpool as parking is very limited! It is The Festival of the Fish weekend with lots going on.
Registration may be made by calling (440) 204-2474, emailing vdm@vermilion.net, by mail, or stop in and see the Dock Master at the docks. The Port Authority accepts Visa, M/C, Discover, check, or cash. No refunds. The event will take place rain or shine.
Click on this link for the Registration Form, Rules & Schedule
https://www.cityofvermilion.com/port-authority
The event proceeds will help pay for upgrades, maintaining, and beautification of the ADA Kayak Launch area.
Meet at the Vermilion Port Authority Kayak Launch, 777 W River Road, Vermilion, Ohio by the start time you've chosen for all info. Paddle the Vermilion River south to route 2 and back stopping at 5 points to get a playing card. Prizes will be given for the Top Three Hands at the end of the event, 1st Prize $100, 2nd Prize $75, 3rd Prize $50 +gifts TBA at approximately noon. There will also be door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. The event is open to any type of paddle craft, kayaks, SUP, canoes, etc.
Limited quantities of the Vermilion Port Authority Paddle Fest Poker Run decals ($5) will be available to directly from the Port Authority 440-204-2474. See discussion section for pictures.
Location: The boat ramp is located on the west side of the Vermilion River, and is adjacent to the Water Pollution Control Center.
Directions from Rt. 6: On the west side of the bridge over the Vermilion River, by Vermilion Deli, turn south onto West River Road. Then in about ¼ mile at the stop sign, turn left (east) onto the Boat Ramp access road. Watch for oncoming traffic on West River Road from the south which does not stop and has the right of way.
Directions from Rt. 60: From the traffic light where State Rt. 60 intersects South Street, turn right (east) onto South Street and go east about ½ mile. Where South Street dead-ends at West River Road, there is a stop sign. At this intersection, watch for traffic coming from the right (south) which does not stop and has the right of way. Cross the street by making a jog to the left (north) onto West River Road, then immediately turn right onto the access road leading downhill to the river and Boat Ramp.
BRONZE Anchor Donors $100-$249 Value
Kingston of Vermilion
4210 Telegraph Lane
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 967-1800
http://kingstonhealthcare.com/location/kingston-vermilion/
Ohio Clean Marinas Program
Ohio Sea Grant Extension
105 West Shoreline Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 609-4120
facebook.com/OhioCleanMarinasCleanBoaters
Vasu Communications
2432 Ridgeland Dr
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-5268
https://www.vasucom.com/
Civil Contracting Ltd
PO Box 267
Avon, OH 44011
(216) 276-0174
Dave Vasu
Door Prize Donors:
Smokin Joe's Pizza
4303 OH-60,
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 967-4070
http://www.smokinjoesvermilion.com/
Vermilion Chamber of Commerce
5495 Liberty Ave
Vermilion, OH 44089
440-967-4477
www.vermilionohio.com
The Sun Lab Tanning
4492 Liberty Ave.
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 967-7000
https://www.facebook.com/TheSunLabTanning/
German's Villa
3330 Liberty Ave.
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 967-1770
https://www.germans-villa.com/
The Gourmet Popcorn Store
5491 Liberty Ave.
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 963-9439
https://poppinaround.co/
The Olive Scene
5512 Liberty Ave
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
(440) 963-0504
https://theolivescene.com/vermilion/
Burning River Boutique
5493 Liberty Ave.
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
(440) 941-1272
https://burningriverboutique.wordpress.com/
Mickey Mart Foodstores
1718 St Rte 60
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
(440)-963-7437
http://www.mickeythemoose.com/location/mickey-mart-52/