Friday August 28th, 2026

   

Ecology Outfitters is proud to sponsor this annual family-friendly event, now celebrating 9 years of lighting up the Sheboygan River! With the help of the Wakkee Paddlers Kayak Club, this event continues to get bigger and better every year.

Join us for an evening of fun on the water as we light up the river and paddle together down the Sheboygan River! Spectators are welcome to line the riverfront and cheer on the paddlers.

🎨 BEST DECORATED KAYAK CONTEST!
Get creative and decorate your kayak for a chance to win!

🏆 PRIZES:
🥇 1st Place — $100
🥈 2nd Place — $75
🥉 3rd Place — $50
4️⃣ 4th Place — $25
5️⃣ 5th Place — $15
6️⃣ 6th Place — $10

EVENT SCHEDULE — FRIDAY

🕔 5:00–6:00 PM: Registration
🎨 6:15 PM: Decorated Kayak Judging
🛶 6:30 PM: Group paddle begins

The group will leave the Kiwanis Park Kayak Launch, paddle down the Sheboygan River to the end of the last business on South Pier, and then return to the launch area.

📍 Launch: Kiwanis Park Kayak Launch
🌊 Route: Sheboygan River → South Pier → Return to Launch
🔞 Participants: Ages 18 and up
💵 Registration: $5 per person
🎁 Goodie Bag: All participants receive a goodie bag at the end of the paddle!
🦺 PFDs are required.

🌧️ WEATHER POLICY:
In case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled by 4:00 PM Friday and rescheduled for Saturday the 29th.

Come decorate your kayak, light up the river, and be part of this wonderful Sheboygan tradition! We hope to see you on the water!

Sponsored by:
 Ecology Outfitters
 Wakkee Paddlers Club
 Nate’s Landscaping & Snow Removal
 Wild Carrot Cuisine