Beaver Bay Beach Bash returns Sept. 7-8

Beaver Beach Bash.jpg — Women's tandem racers participate in the Minnesota Championship Canoe Races on the Mississippi River in 2023. This year's event is set for Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8, at 3210 Lake Ave. NE in Bemidji.

By Pioneer Staff Report

September 03, 2024 at 1:39 PM

BEMIDJI 鈥� The public is invited to watch the Minnesota Championship Canoe Races from the shore of the Mississippi River as part of the second annual Beaver Bay Beach Bash on Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8, at 3210 Lake Ave. NE in Bemidji.

Attendees should bring a lawn chair, cooler and something to grill over a campfire, a release said.

"Watch two days of canoe racing on the upper Mississippi and beach party with your neighbors," the release said. "Chill with friends and play games at this inaugural block party."

The event will kick off at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, with men's and women's tandem canoe racing, followed by solo C1/kayak/paddleboard racing at 3:30 p.m. Both races will have pro and standard categories.

A Beaver Paddle Battle will be held at 3:45 p.m. on Saturday. This is a fun, free amateur event featuring friendly competition and beer, the release said. The winning team will receive the annual Paddle Trophy.

After the Saturday races, attendees can hear live music on the water by

Races will resume at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, with mixed tandem canoeing.

All racing participants must register online or on-site one hour before race times. The cost is $20 per person for the competitive races for the entire race weekend, with payment on-site.

Attendees should arrive early for boat parking at the Beaver Bay marina. Bikes and side-by-sides can be parked in the driveway of 3210 Lake Ave. NE, and cars should park only along Lake Avenue.

For more information or to register for the races, visit

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