Santa Splashdown Poker Paddle – Christmas in July River Run
Schedule
Sat Jul 25 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
5495 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH | Vermilion, OH
🎅🎄 Santa Splashdown Poker Paddle Christmas in July River Run! 🎄🎅The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce is bringing holiday cheer to the water this summer with a one-of-a-kind river adventure! 🚣♂️
Join the fun on Saturday, July 25, 2026 for the Santa Splashdown Poker Paddle along the beautiful Vermilion River. Participants will paddle to 5 stops, collecting poker cards along the way…best hand wins cash prizes!
✨ Event Details:
📍 South Street Municipal Public Boat Ramp
777 West River Rd., Vermilion, OH
🕘 Paddle: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📝 Registration begins at 8:30 AM
🎯 What to Expect:
• Festive Christmas-in-July fun on the water
• Kayaks, canoes & paddleboards welcome
• Cash prizes & awards for top hands
• 50/50 raffle
• Holiday spirit encouraged 🎅
💵 Cost: $30 per person
⚠️ Limited to 150 paddlers
🎁 Prizes & Awards
💰 1st Place: $500 + Medallion
💰 2nd Place: $250 + Medallion
💰 3rd Place: $100 + Medallion
🎲 Worst Hand: $75
🎅 And yes… Santa will be there!
Keep an eye out…Santa will be making a special summertime appearance on the river, spreading Christmas cheer and joining in the fun!
Grab your friends, dress festive, and get ready to Sleigh the River!
👉 Registration details and more event updates at https://members.vermilionohio.com/ap/Events/Register/52FMnJ2UbCWCq
Where is it happening?
5495 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH, United States
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