Bark River Bash

Fun for all ages!

Paddling River Run, Rubber Duck Derby, Hammerschlagen, Craft and Vendor Sale, Beer, Music, Food!

Schedule of Events:

9:00am – 11:00am          Kiwanis Bark River Bash Canoe and Kayak Run

• Casual tour starting in Centennial Park, finishing at Nixon Park
• Bring your own kayak or canoe, very limited kayaks will be available for rental
• Last drop in at 11:00 am to not interfere with the Duck Derby
• Suggested donation $10 – $20, funds raised support planting of trees along the Bark River
• No Shuttle: We suggest bringing your boat to Centennial Park then taking your vehicle to Nixon Park and either walking the Ice Age Trail (about a 30-minute walk) back to Centennial Park or get a ride back

12:00pm – 12:30pm       Kiwanis Rubber Duck Derby

• Purchase ducks at Nixon Park Pavilion (by playground) – $5 or one or $20 for five
• Ducks race from the Covered Bridge on the Bark River Greenway (behind Senor Tomas) to Nixon Park
• Purchased ducks are awarded prizes for 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, and last place (do not need to be present to win)

1:00pm – 2:00pm            Second Chance Raffle

• By purchasing a duck, you will be entered for another chance to win a raffle prize (must be present to win)

10:00am – 2:00pm         

• Craft and Vendor Sale at Nixon Park – over 50 vendors available to shop at
• Kiwanis Hammerschlagen at Nixon Park – $1 per nail
• Beer Garden provided by Endter’s
• Music provided by ‘A Little Bit of Heaven’ band
• Hartland Ice Age Trail Tour – 10:00am, guided tour from Nixon Park to Centennial Park and back