Bark River Bash Schedule 2024

May 4, 2024, running approximately 9am-2pm.

Fun for all ages!

Schedule of Events:

9:00am – 11:00am Kiwanis Bark River Bash Canoe and Kayak Run
• Casual tour starting in Centennial Park, finishing at Nixon Park
• Bring your own kayak or canoe, very limited kayaks will be available for rental
• Last drop in at 11:00am to not interfere with the Duck Derby
• Suggested donation $10 – $20, funds raised support planting of trees along the Bark River
• No Shuttle: We suggest dropping off your boat in Centennial Park then taking your vehicle to Nixon Park and either walking the Ice Age Trail back to Centennial Park (about a 30-minute walk) or arranging a ride back to Centennial Park
• Kayak/Canoe Decorating Contest – decorate your boat and/or yourself (costume)

12:00pm – 12:30pm Kiwanis Rubber Duck Derby
• Details on where to purchase coming soon!
• Ducks race from the Covered Bridge on the Bark River Greenway (behind Senor Tomas) to Nixon Park
• Purchased ducks are awarded prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and last place (do not need to be present to win)

1:00pm – 2:00pm Second Chance Raffle
• By purchasing a duck, you will be entered for another chance to win a raffle prize (must be present to win)

10:00am – 2:00pm Nixon Park
• Craft and Vendor Sale at Nixon Park – shop at over 50 vendors!
• Kiwanis Hammer-schlagen at Nixon Park – $1 per nail
• Beer Garden provided by Endter’s
• Music provided by ‘A Little Bit of Heaven’ band
• Hartland Ice Age Trail Tour – 10:00am, guided tour from Nixon Park to Centennial Park and back
• FREE Face Painting 11am – 2pm