LRCA's ShiverFest 2026

Name: LRCA's ShiverFest 2026
Start: 2026-01-17T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-17T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Lackawanna River

Schedule

Sat Jan 17 2026 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Lackawanna River | Scranton, PA

This non-competitive Extreme Kayak & Canoe Paddle where only the toughest of the tough dare paddle the river will be held Saturday, January 17, 2026, river conditions permitting. Paddlers will travel approximately 2.7 miles of the Lackawanna River in Scranton from Parker Street Landing to Sweeney's Beach. Paddlers who are willing to brave the winter on the river should have their own vessel, PFD (mandatory) and wetsuit (strongly recommended). Launch is High Noon at the Parker Street Landing.
Please register here: https://lrca.org/shiverfest
The LRCA will host a Thaw Party from 1 - 4 p.m. at Groove Brewing, 1401 Sanderson Ave. in Scranton. Preregister for $20 per person ($25 at the door). Kids are welcome, $10 for age 12 and under. Admission includes food catered by Fireside Martini Grill, live music by Clamdog, cash bar (ID required), raffle baskets, and camaraderie. Join us for a friendly gathering of the brave paddlers and the family and friends who are on hand to celebrate.
Register for the Thaw Party from our website: https://lrca.org/shiverfest
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