Rangeley Rendezvous

Friday-Sunday, June 19-21, 2026

Paddle tours, clinics, fun competitions, vendors, food, and music. A gathering of paddling enthusiasts with opportunities to get on the water together, share stories, and have fun. Kids’ events too.

Friday: check-in at the tent in Haley Pond Park, 3:00PM – 7:00PM.
Saturday: tours and clinics starting at 8:00AM.
Sunday: tours and races on Rangeley Lake, food, music, and kids’ paddle to follow in Haley Pond Park. Starting at 5:00AM with a Solstice paddle.

Saturday Guided Trips — Choose Your Style!

Go fast and long – push yourself with a group of like-minded paddlers

Meander down a quiet river with minimal effort enjoying the sights and sounds

Explore all day and learn about the watershed and its ecology along the way

Saturday evening, share a meal together and go in depth with Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust. The Trust has conserved 120,000 acres in the region protecting the incredible landscape and working to rehabilitate the watersheds.

Sunday Festival — Take Part in One or All!

Morning race around Mansekootuc Island on Rangeley Lake (4 miles – anything goes)

Test your skills on a paddling obstacle course on Haley Pond

Kids paddle on Haley Pond

Music, vendors, food, camaraderie on Pond Street

Evening Shared Meals and Social Hours

Friday happy hour social with trivia and a slideshow