Willamette Riverkeeper will hold its 6th Annual Pinot Paddle on the weekend of July 25th - 26th, 2026! Experience a weekend of world-class wines and a celebrated National Water Trail.
Saturday: A slow and blissful day on the river, meeting new friends and enjoying a paddle on your river from Marine Wallace Park to Grand Island.
Saturday Evening: Wine tasting, appetizers, and conversation with producers from several local vineyards. We will then sit down for a riverside catered meal by Biscuit and Pickles with wine pairings and live music.
Sunday: Sunrise yoga, catered breakfast, riverside coffee and 14 more miles of scenic paddling to our takeout in St. Paul.
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, July 25th – 26th, 2026
WHERE: Salem to St Paul, on the Willamette Water Trail, with a camp out on Grand Island. Over two days, we will paddle 28 beautiful river miles!
COST: $579 per guest - which includes all tasting fees, wine with dinner, a catered meal Saturday evening, a catered Sunday breakfast and lunch to go, ACA event insurance, live music, camping fees, overnight gear shuttle, and shuttle transport to and from your vehicle. This year, all registered participants will receive a commemorative and river-friendly wine glass!
