This year's Pedal, Paddle, Play offers event participants two ways to explore Northeast Indiana's land and water trails: a virtual option OR an in-person event at Promenade Park. Current circumstances have changed the way we live our daily lives, but the trails still call. Pedal, Paddle, Play is your chance to get out and discover something new, contribute to fund-raising efforts to improve paddle sport access on our region's waterways, and have the chance to win some great prizes.

Virtual Option - Between June 1 and July 13, registered participants are challenged to snap a selfie or photo of a friend with the Northeast Indiana Water Trails logo (print it, draw it, wear it) in view while traveling the area's land and water trails; post your photos to NEIWT's Instagram or Facebook page with #PedalPaddlePlay2021; mention the trail or waterway where the photo was taken. Each tagged post will earn the registrant a ticket (up to 6) for the prize drawing which will take place on July 17th at 1pm. You can view the drawing on Facebook live or come to the after-party at Promenade Park from 12 – 2pm. (You do not need to be present to win)!

In-person Option - Registered participants will meet at Promenade Park - North on July 17 to head out on the land or water trails on a scavenger hunt for hidden prizes. Along the Scavenger Hunt participants will earn the chance to receive tickets to win even more at the famous Pedal, Paddle, Play prize drawing!

After-Party - All are welcome to join the after party at the Auer Lawn from 12-noon - 2pm where you can learn from area environmental and recreation groups, get a cold beverage from Trubble Riverfront, and be entertained by the musical talents of local legend Pink Droyd!

The Final Details!
Pedal, Paddle, Play 2021 – Virtual
1. Register!
2. Pedal or Paddle! Get out there on the trails with your family and friends.
3. Post to Instagram or Facebook (or send the pic to us to post for you) by July 13th at noon! Be sure to tag Northeast Indiana Water Trails, and use the #pedalpaddleplay2021 hashtag and let everyone know where you were. Earn a ticket for each post…up to (6) tickets maximum per each registration.
4. Watch the Facebook Live event to see if you are a winner on July 17th at 1pm or come to the party at Promenade Park from 12am - 2pm. Winners will be notified via email also.

Pedal, Paddle, Play 2021 – In-person
1. Register!
2. Show up on July 17 at Promenade Park between 9:00 and 10am to start your scavenger hunt on the rivers or land trail.
3. Find awesome prizes on the scavenger hunt and earn tickets for even more prizes at the after party (6) maximum per each registration.
4. Be back at Promenade Park by noon for the prize drawing and to enjoy the music, drink, and company!

The purpose of this event is to encourage the exploration of the water and land trails in NE Indiana, and raise funds for the Northeast Indiana Water Trails to improve access to outdoor recreation on our regional waterways. Funds raised this year will be used to continue the Trail Head sign program for the 87 boat access sites on flowing waters in NE Indiana.

Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors! We couldn’t do what we do without them!
Three Rivers Federal Credit Union
HOT 107.9
Wane TV
Sweetwater, and Chuck and Lisa Surack
Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission
Fort Wayne Downtown Improvement District
Fort Wane Outfitters and Bike Depot
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation
Riverfront Fort Wayne

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