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Labor Day Food Deals

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Food chains across the country are offering Labor Day deals that customers can redeem during the long weekend. And there’s no better way to say goodbye to summer than with free food, right? Here are the places where you can score a deal over the holiday.

 

  • Auntie Anne’s: Celebrate Labor Day weekend with $0 delivery on Auntie Anne’s orders of $12 or more.
  • Burger King: Everyone can grab a $5 Your Way Meal at Burger King. You can select from a Whopper Jr. Chicken Jr. or Bacon Cheeseburger, plus get a 4-piece nuggets, a value drink, and fries.
  • Chili’s: On Labor Day Chili’s will have the Marg of The Month Sunrise Dream) for $6.
  • Dave & Buster’s: This Labor Day weekend you can grab All Day $5 Bites (Nachos, Fried Pickles, Queso Fries, Cheese Flatbread, Chips, & chips, salsa and queso combo) + $5 22 oz Beer (Miller Lite, Coors Light, Bud Light and Michelob Ultra) at Dave & Buster’s. Plus, new & existing Rewards Members get 5 FREE games with the purchase of a $20+ Power Card.

  • Fazoli’s: offers $10 off on orders amounting to $30 made from August 30 to September 2, 2024. Mention the offer when you order in stores or use the code LaborDay24 online)

  • Freddy’s: Save $5 off any $15+ Freddy’s online, in-app or in-store order Labor Day weekend. Offer valid through Sept. 2.

  • Godiva: Enjoy a 20% discount when you use a promo code LABORDAY at Godiva.com.
  • Harry & David: Save up to 50% off this weekend at HarryAndDavid.com through Sept. 3.
  • IHOP: Enjoy All-You-Can-Eat IHOP pancakes for $5 through Sept. 15. Offer valid for dine-in only.
  • KFC: Through the end of the year, you can score a $5 meal at KFC. You have three meal options:
    • Taste of KFC 8-piece Nuggets: eight chicken nuggets, an individual (small) fries, and your choice of two sauces
    • Taste of KFC Famous Bowl: mashed potatoes, sweet corn, and chicken nuggets covered in homestyle gravy and shredded cheese
    • Taste of KFC 2-piece: 2-piece chicken (one drumstick and one thigh), mashed potatoes with gravy, and a biscuit
  • Marco’s Pizza: For a limited time, you can celebrate Labor Day with a Margherita Magnifico pizza from Marco’s Pizza for $10.99 when you use the promo code MARGMAG at checkout online or in-app. You can also grab a Mega Meal Deal for $19.99 with promo code MEGADEAL. Meal includes a large one-topping pizza, CheezyBread, and CinnaSquares.
  • McDonald’s: Grab McDonald’s $5 Meal Deal. It comes with one McChicken or McDouble (your choice), one 4-piece nuggets, a small fries, and a small drink.
  • Noodles: Celebrate Labor Day with Care Bears meal deals at Noodles. Offers are valid through Sept. 29, 2024.
    • Care Bears Besties Meal: For just $14.95, this meal includes a large entrée, a small entrée, and a Cheer Crispy—perfect for sharing with family or friends.
    • Share Your Care Junior Meal: Priced at $8.95, this option includes a small entrée, a kids’ drink, and a collectible Care Bears mini plush, available while supplies last.
  • Panera Bread: Through Labor Day weekend, Panera Bread rewards members can enjoy free delivery on orders of $25 or more. Plus rewards members can save 20% off You Pick Two (excludes lobster items).
  • Papa Johns: Papa Johns Rewards members earn a free medium one-topping pizza on their next order when you place an order $20 or more Aug. 30 – Sept. 2. You can redeem the free pizza reward between Sept. 3 – 16, 2024.
  • Pizza Hut: Hut Rewards members can get a free 11-inch 1-topping pizza at Pizza Hut when you place a delivery or carryout order of $7.99 or more online or in-app. Within 48 of your purchase, you’ll get a coupon in your rewards account message box. To redeem, you must click on the coupon in-app. If you’re not already a Hut Rewards member, you can take advantage of this deal when you sign up within 48 of your qualifying purchase. Limit one free coupon per rewards account.
  • Popeyes: Rewards members can get 6-piece wings free at Popeyes when you make a purchase of $10 or more Aug 26 – Sept. 8.
  • Potbelly: Grab a $7.99 Value Combo meal at Potbelly during Labor Day weekend. The combo includes your choice of Skinny chicken, turkey or ham sandwich, with chips and a regular-sized fountain drink.
  • Quiznos: Save $15 off catering orders of $150 or more at Quiznos when you use the promo code CATERLABOR online, in-app or in store through Labor Day, Sept. 2.
  • Red Robin: Enjoy Red Robin Tavern Burgers (Haystack Double, Red’s Double, Pig Out Double) with Bottomless Fries starting at $11 each.
  • Sonic: Save with the $1.99 menu at Sonic. Menu items include Chili Cheese Coney, Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger, Bacon Ranch Queso Wrap, Southwest Crunch Queso Wrap, small tots, and any of the 16-ounce Sonic Shakes.
  • Subway: You can celebrate Labor Day for two weeks at Subway with $6.99 footlongs. You must use the promo code 699FL during checkout online or in-app. Offer valid Aug. 26 – Sept. 8, 2024.

  • The Cheesecake Factory: Get a complimentary $10 Bonus Card for every purchase of $50 in online Gift Cards through September 2, 2024. Guests can redeem their free Bonus Cards starting from September 3 to September 30, 2024.

  • Wendy’s: Grab a free kids’ meal with the purchase of any premium combo meal in the Wendy’s app. The free kids’ meal includes your choice of a cheeseburger, hamburger, or 4-piece chicken nuggets, a side of fries or apple slices, and a drink. Plus, the meal comes with either a toy or chocolate chip cookie. Although there’s a limit of one free kids’ meal per customer, there’s no limit to how many time you can use the offer through Sept. 2.

 

Catacomb Records’ two-year Anniversary Metal Showcase

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Five local metal bands, Vile Sanctum, Plagues of Sorrow, Immortal Ruin, Dieomnia, and Bury Us All, will perform at The Hidden Gem Music Club in Centerville, OH, to celebrate Catacomb Records’ two-year anniversary. Entry is $20 presale and $25 at the door. The event will feature new t-shirts and hoodies for sale. Share and help spread the word! Digital tickets go online tomorrow, and physical tickets will be available in the shop next week.

Steak and Sangria Smash at Lily’s

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Chef Don invites you to the  “Steak and Sangria Smash! I’m excited for the menu! I’m excited to cook outside on our beautiful patio! I’m excited for the interaction I get to have with our awesome guests for the party! I’m excited for the variety of Sangrias that Emily and our bar manager, Katie Mae have been working hard on to craft for this event! And obviously I’m super excited for the steak!”

Ticket includes a gorgeous 4-course meal with a 14 ounce grilled to order ribeye, tax and tip are included in the $90 price.. Also offering optional sangria pairings, as well as Lily’s cocktails & full bar.

This time we’re doing my personal favorite steak, bone-in ribeye! It’s making me hungry just typing bone-in ribeye! Ha! A large part of my chef background was spent in fine dining steakhouses for years. It’s nice when I can apply that learned experience and share it in a different setting like this! It’s pretty cool to offer something that you would have to go to a super upscale restaurant in a more casual vibrant fun setting! It makes everything feel extra special! The high end craft and care, anywhere! I love it! Emily and the other managers will be sharing more information leading up to the event. I really look forward to this and I hope I get to see a lot of friends come out! I’ll be setting up a grill and cooking at your tables!”

Sinclair Community College’s Fine Art Faculty Exhibition

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Each fall, the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery, the Works on Paper Gallery, as well as other spaces around Building 13 display work from the faculty and adjunct faculty of Sinclair’s Art Department.

The Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery traditionally features one faculty member, and this year will exhibit works by Professor Mark Echtner. Echtner’s brightly colored paintings begin by using old paintings turned upside down or random shapes and colors that then inform his abstracted figures and the spaces they occupy. Narratives of daily social interactions and inclusive communities run through this body of work.

There will be a virtual artist talk with Echtner over Zoom on August 30, 2024, at 12:00 pm and an open house reception September 5 from 4:30 pm-6:00 pm in Building 13’s 4th Floor Atrium. Visit Sinclair.edu/ArtGalleries for further details.

The Fine Art Faculty Exhibition will be on display from August 12 through September 13, 2024. Gallery spaces are located on the third and fourth floor of building 13 (located at W. Fifth and S. Perry Streets in downtown Dayton). The galleries are free and open to the public from 8:00 am–6:00 pm Monday–Friday and 9:00 am–12:00 pm Saturdays.

Free Thursday at the YMCA in September

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The YMCA is open to the community every Thursday in September! This includes all 12 of our YMCA of Greater Dayton locations. Come see what you’ve been missing! And if you join that day, we’ll waive your joiner’s fee!

Available locations: Coffman Family YMCA (Springboro), Downtown Dayton YMCA, Fairborn YMCA, Grand Lake Health/Premier Health North (Celina) and South (Minster) YMCAs, YMCA at the Heights YMCA (Huber Heights), Kleptz YMCA (Englewood), Preble County YMCA (Eaton), Premier Health YMCA (Northwest Dayton), South YMCA (Kettering), West Carrollton YMCA, and Xenia YMCA.

YMCA Memberships include free group fitness classes, state-of-the-art fitness centers, pools, gymnasiums, free child watch services, discounts on child care and programs, and much more! Learn more at jointheytoday.com

10 5k Races To Run/Walk in September

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There are many reasons to run a 5K. Regular 5K running can improve your cardiovascular health, reduce body fat, and increase bone density. It can also help you lose weight, especially if you combine it with a healthy diet.  The Mental health benefits- running can help you release endorphins, which can give you a “runner’s high” and prevent muscle pain. It can also boost your brain performance and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. 

 
Here are 10 races you can join in September in the Miami Valley:

Popcorn 5K Run & Fitness Walk

Shoup Park 1341 Meadowbridge Dr., Beavercreek, OH

We invite you to join us at the 2024 Beavercreek Popcorn Festival 5K and Kids Run! The 1/4 mile kids run course is for those ages 10 and under.

$30

Rotary 5K Race Fundraiser

North Park 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, OH

Join us for our Annual Run For Rotary 5K Race Fundraiser. All proceeds go to Springboro Rotary, supporting local events to benefit the community.

$35 – $40

The Bare Hair 5k – Be Bald. Be Brave. Be Beautiful

Patricia Allyn Park 7266 N. State Rt. 48, Springboro, OH
 
An annual 5k run/walk for alopecia, an autoimmune disease that causes people to lose their hair.  We want to raise awareness and funds to fight this disease and show our support for those we love.  Bald is beautiful!

This Run Feeds Kids 5K

Great Miami River Trail 5641 Marina Dr, West Carrolton, OH

The mission is simple: feed hungry kids in our community. To make that happen, we need YOU. West Carrollton Nazarene Church is partnering with Pirate Packs to raise a portion of the funds needed to purchase food for the 2024-2025 school year.

$25 – $35

Meatball Madness 5K

Bella Villa Hall 2625 County Line Rd, Dayton, OH

Enjoy a fun afternoon of wonderful Italian music, great food, good friends, and a game of Bocce on the beautiful,  spacious grounds of Bella Villa during the Fall Festa.
$30.00 July 1 through September 7
$35 Race day (shirt not guaranteed)

Building Bridges 5k

Rip Rap Roadhouse 6024 Rip Rap Rd, Dayton, OH
The majority of the course will follow the bike trail along river in Huber Heights and Vandalia.
Price:$30.00 Race Fee + $3.05 SignUp Fee
Registration:Registration ends September 12, 2024 at 6:30pm EDT

 

What if there was a home? 5k run/walk and Kids Fun Run.

McAfee Heating & Air 4750 Hempstead Station, Kettering, OH

Join us at the inaugural What if there was a home? 5k run/walk and Kids Fun Run.
Participants will be joining us to benefit the McAfee Foundation for Children & Youth and Isaiah 117 House of Montgomery County. The 5K offers a course fit for all levels of runners and walkers. $35

14th Annual Bleeding Disorder Awareness 5K

Rice Field 2001 Dayton Cincinnati Pike, Miamisburg, OH

Come be a part of making a difference in the lives of those dealing with blood disorders like hemophilia and Von Willebrands as we walk or run our way to victory at the BDA 5K Walk/Run!

The Southwestern Ohio Hemophilia Foundation is hosting the 14th Annual Bleeding Disorder Awareness 5K. Proceeds from the event will go to the Southwestern Ohio Hemophilia Chapter.

$25

Brain Power 5K and Fun Run

North Park 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, OH

Register for our 5K or Fun Run to show school spirit, celebrate our students, and raise some funds! Proceeds will be contributed to The CinDay Academy Annual Fund.  $25 – $35

Parkinson’s Moving Day

Fraze Pavilion 695 Lincoln Park Blvd, Kettering, OH

The in-person event is one of many community events taking place across the country this year. Funds raised through Moving Day will support cutting-edge research, care, and education programs to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their families.

Moving Day Dayton is not just a walk; it’s a celebration of movement and exercise, which are proven to help manage PD symptoms.     Free

Bike Miami Valley to suspend operation of LINK Dayton Bike Share Program.

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LINK Dayton Bike Share will suspend operations this fall (September 30th). LINK Dayton Bike share is a program ran by Bike Miami Valley, a non-profit cycling advocacy organization.
Bike share systems across the nation are facing unique challenges that have proved difficult for these donor funded systems to navigate, including rising costs, operational challenges, rising expenses for insurance and a lack of insurance providers willing to cover bike share programs. These have also impacted the LINK Dayton Bike Share system and are major contributors to the decision to suspend operations.
LINK Dayton Bike Share was launched in May of 2015 in the spirit of community collaboration between and has served the Dayton core for 9 years. 120,665 Trips to date with 66,790 total unique users. LINK Dayton Bike Share was created to make biking more accessible for all, provide “last mile” transportation throughout the urban core, as well as improve livability, and provide a healthy, environmentally friendly mode of transportation.
Downtown Dayton has changed drastically since LINK Dayton Bike Share was first introduced, with increased housing, entertainment, restaurants on the positive side with less workforce active during working hours.
LINK Dayton Bike Share sees annually: over 50K rides in recent years, with 5K unique users and currently has 38 stations throughout downtown Dayton, nearby neighborhoods, and the University of Dayton campus.
The LINK system has historically been supported by donors and sponsorships, with only a small portion of revenue coming from ridership.
We want to show gratitude for all the Founding Sponsors of Link: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Bonbright Distributors and New Belgium Brewing Company, CareSource, City of Dayton, Five Rivers MetroParks, Montgomery County, PNC, Premier Health, Public Health – Dayton and Montgomery County’s Creating Healthy Communities Program, Sinclair College and the University of Dayton for their support.
Bike Miami Valley’s mission “to advocate, promote, and create opportunities for all forms of bicycling in the Miami Valley” will continue as it has since the organization’s founding in 1979. The Regional Chapters will continue to conduct advocacy and events. Bike Miami Valley will continue to support the Miami Valley Cycling Summit, held next, in Springfield in 2025.
Bike Miami Valley and LINK are currently open to other possibilities for the continuation of the LINK Dayton Bike Share system, including a transition to another community partner.

happenSTANCE:  An Art Exhibition featuring Jamele Wright Sr. and Amy Deal

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Jamele Wright Sr. is an Atlanta-based artist originally from Dayton, OH, and Amy Deal, a Dayton-based artist who has called Dayton home for the past 36 years, will showcase their work together in the upcoming exhibition, happenStance.

The two artists met by chance this past spring in South Carolina at an art opening at Summerville’s Public Works Art Center. Their immediate connection, coupled with their shared roots in Dayton, led to a collaborative opportunity. Wright expressed his interest in exhibiting in Dayton, and Deal, who had an exhibition scheduled, extended an invitation for him to join her.

happenSTANCE

DSA Gallery, 48 High Street, Dayton

Thursday, August 29, 5-8:00 PM

Friday, August 30, 5-8:00 PM (artist talk 6:00)

Saturday, August 31, 1-4:00 PM (workshop 11:00 by reservation)

Jamele Wright Sr. (born 1970 Dayton, Ohio) is a mixed media artist whose work explores the Black American vernacular experience. Using found materials, Georgia red clay, and Dutch Wax cloth, Wright delves into themes of family, tradition, and the spiritual and material relationship between Africa and the South. His process is influenced by Hip Hop’s practice of sampling, remixes cultural elements to create narratives reflecting the African diaspora and the Great Migration.

Wright earned his B.A. in Art History from Georgia State University and him M.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, NY. He has participated in residencies at MASS MoCA and the Gibbes Museum.

Amy Deal (b. 1966, Cranberry Prairie, OH) grew up in a rural setting, collecting wildflowers to create pigments and using art to enhance her surroundings. She holds a BFA in Visual Communications from Kent State University and has worked as a creative director on corporate branding and advertising campaigns. After taking time off to raise her children, Deal renewed her focus on painting. Her current series, Forest Bathing, inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, emphasizes nature’s calming effects. Deal has recently completed residencies in South Carolina and Brooklyn Navy Yard.

End of Summer Music Fest

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Join us on Saturday, August 31st from 1pm-5pm for an epic End of Summer Music Fest!
Get ready to rock out with three incredible bands:
Set 1: 1pm-2pm | Downshift
Set 2: 2:30pm-3:30pm | Runaway Sons
Set 3: 4pm-5pm | BlackWater
But that’s not all! We’ll also have FREE drinks while supplies last and a fantastic food truck serving up delicious eats.
Don’t miss out on the perfect way to wrap up your summer. Come for the music, stay for the vibes, and enjoy a great day with the Buckeye Harley-Davidson family!

Free Yoga in the Park

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Enjoy fun, effective and FREE outdoor workouts under the pavilion! Center yourself on yoga days with Tori Reynolds of Speakeasy Yoga. Remember to bring your own mat, water bottle and towels.

Socialite Cafe Grand Opening Friday, Aug 30th

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Casual Dining in a European Cafe

We’ve paired a classy environment with a delicious yet casual menu. There’s something for everyone to love with gluten free options available for every dish. There’s a place for every person here. Feel free lean back and read a book in a lounge chair, grab a bite at a table, sit with your laptop at the bar, or laugh with friends at the couches.

Elks to Honor Kirk Herbstreit Prior To Kickoff Friday

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This Friday, right before the kickoff of the highly anticipated St. Xavier football game, there will be a special recognition ceremony to honor one of our most distinguished alumni, Kirk Herbstreit. A true Centerville legend, Kirk has carried the spirit of our community to the national stage and become one of the most respected voices in sports.

Kirk’s journey began here at Centerville High School, where he was a standout quarterback for the Elks under the guidance of the legendary coach, Bob Gregg. His dedication and leadership on the field were evident even then, qualities that would come to define his career. After high school, Kirk played for The Ohio State University, where his hard work and determination on the field were matched by his commitment to excellence off the field.

These values have guided him throughout his career as a sports analyst, where he continues to be a trusted and influential figure, bringing his insight, passion, and integrity to millions of fans across the country. But Kirk’s impact extends beyond sports. He has always remembered his roots, serving as a tremendous ambassador for Centerville High School and our community. Whether he’s sharing stories from his time here or mentoring young athletes, Kirk embodies the values that make Centerville special: Attitude and Effort.

We are incredibly proud to welcome Kirk Herbstreit back to Centerville and even prouder to announce that the Mayor of Centerville, Mr. Brooks Compton, has officially proclaimed Friday, August 30th, as “Kirk Herbstreit Day.” During the ceremony, Mayor Compton will present Kirk with a Proclamation and a special coin to commemorate this special day.

We are honored to call Kirk Herbstreit one of our own, and we look forward to celebrating his contributions to our school and community this Friday. Tickets for this game are available online (no fees) or you can pay cash at the gate, $9. We strongly recommend the digital option to avoid long waits in line. We are anticipating an overflow crowd at Centerville Stadium for this much anticipated matchup.

Five Guys Introduces Patty Melt

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Five Guys is excited to announce a new official menu item inspired by a popular menu hack. The Patty Melt, which combines a grilled cheese, juicy patty and the toppings of your choice, will officially join the menu at select Five Guys locations starting September 1, 2024.

Known for its customizable burgers and fresh-cut fries, Five Guys allows customers to enjoy unlimited flavor combinations. The Patty Melt evolved from customer requests and offers a delicious new way to enjoy the classic Five Guys taste.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Patty Melt to our menu at test locations,” said Jerry Murrell, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder. “Our customers are integral to the Five Guys story. We hope that the addition of the Patty Melt to the menu makes them feel like part of the Five Guys family, too.”

The Patty Melt will be officially available on the menu at 194 Five Guys locations. However, customers can still order a Patty Melt at any location nationwide. It has always been an option through customizations, but now ordering is easier for customers.  Before this test, it was known as a grilled cheese and add a patty, but now all stores know the name. 

Five Guys

3286 Pentagon Park Blvd.
Beavercreek, OH 45431

1004 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd
Centerville, OH 45459

5808 Wilmington Pike
Centerville, OH 45459

1143 Brown Street
Dayton, OH 45409

7781 Old Troy Pike
Huber Heights, OH 45424

10635 Innovation Drive
Miamisburg, OH 45342

1994 N Bechtle Road
Springfield, OH 45504

Duck Pin Bowling League Starting

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On Par Entertainment is hosting an 8 week Duckpin Bowling League that kicks off Tuesday, August 27th at 6:30pm. Gather your friends and family to form a team of 4 to compete in this laid back du league! Substitutions are allowed. The league runs for 8 weeks and costs just $1 per person each week. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams at the end of the league.

Duckpin bowling is a variation of ten-pin bowling, with the biggest difference between the two games being the size of the ball and pins used to play. In duckpin bowling, players roll a ball slightly larger than a softball down the alley to knock down the pins. The pins used in duckpin bowling are smaller and lighter than the pins used in regular bowling games, making it more difficult for players to earn a strike.

Duckpin bowling is a ten-frame game where the goal is to knock down as many pins as possible with the fewest number of rolls. Each player gets three rolls per frame in an attempt to knock down all their pins. The catch, however, is that the size of the ball and pins makes it a challenge for players to knock down multiple pins at once. The point system in duckpin bowling is similar to traditional ten-pin bowling in that if a player knocks down all the pins in a single roll, they earn a strike. Players receive ten points for each pin they knock down in a turn, and if a player knocks down all the pins in the first two rolls of their turn, it is scored as a spare.

On Par Entertainment

4464 Indian Ripple Rd,
Beavercreek, OH 45440
937-705-6024

Mudlick Tap House Float

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Join Mudlick Tap House and Taiters Kayak Solution for a guided kayaking tour as we tour the Gem City from a different view. The evening is the perfect time to sit back, relax, and watch the sunset over the Gem city! Enjoy paddling by the setting sun’s light and experience the urban landscape from Eastwood MetroPark down to Riverscape River Run!
No paddling experience or equipment required. Kayak rental will be available or you are welcome to bring your own!
KAYAK RENTALS ARE LIMITED!
Kayak Rental & Transportation: $50
Includes rental, lifejacket, paddle, safety briefing, and shuttle service to launch point
Livery Services & Transportation: $35 (For those bringing their own kayaks)
You may drop off your equipment at the Eastwood Metro Park launch point as early as 5 pm. Taiters Kayak Solution will be there as a security measure to watch over equipment. They will also help you with any unloading. You are welcome to park near the takeout point and head over to the Tap House to board the shuttle at 5:30 to head back up to launch at 6 pm!
Shuttle leaves from Mudlick Tap House at 5:30 pm.
The float will be for a duration of approximately 90 minutes! After the float, everyone is welcome to return to the Tap House for an evening pint and a bite to eat! (Not included in ticket price)