LAFF PATHWAY PADDLE & PEDAL FESTIVAL

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 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.

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 (AVAILABLE) tours: 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!  A variety of vendors will be available for a fun shopping experience! Items from health, fitness, handmade crafts and unique gifts! Available from 10am-6pm

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!

WORKSHOPS!  Ever wanted to learn how to change a bike tire or simple bike maintenance?  There will be trained biking experts to learn from!  

RAFFLE PRIZES!  Raffle Prize Baskets will be located in the Community Center.  Purchase your raffle tickets at the information table.   The winners of the raffle prizes and will be announced at 5:30 by the DJ at the Gazebo Amphitheatre! (need not be present to win, unclaimed prizes available for pick up at the SLPR Community Building in Fenton)

To enjoy this outing with family and friends become a group leader and get your team together for a Paddle and Pedal adventure. Your participation will help build Phase 3 to extend the LAFF Pathway Down Fenton Rd!  Not able to attend the festival this year but want to support the LAFF Pathway you can help by clicking the donate button. 

We Appreciate Your Support!