09/15/2025
Now that the dust has settled I'd like to take a moment to thank the businesses and people that make the PARKERSBURG PADDLEFEST 2025 possible. Whether it be through monetary donations, items or just their time, I couldn't do this without them!
Ritchie County Tourism & Visitor's Bureau, Inc. -Gold Sponsor
Greater Parkersburg CVB - safety boat Sponsor
Chuckie Hicks & Pleasant Air - Continental Breakfast - (this guy is a forever friend ๐งก)
Marietta Adventure Company - 2nd & 3rd place Glo Paddle Prizes
Crystal Cafe - endless supply of coffee
Ron's Porta Johns, Inc. - always on time with the potty's!
City of Parkersburg - Government - Pam Myers made sure everyone was notified and things were in place for us.
Parkersburg Police Department - Glo Paddle Safety boat es**rt & safety patrol during event.
Parkersburg Fire Department - Glo Paddle Safety boat es**rt & safety patrol during event.
U.S. Coast Guard - getting our permits in time! Petty Officer Zimmerman is the best!
WV DNR - Permits - Shonnett is right there with Zimmerman!
Travis & Nickole Rector- safety boat and several first aid certified professionals on board!
Temple Challenge Mama Cat Well Being Wayward Dancers sponsored by the YMCA Healthy Hustle for providing activist on Blennerhassett Island!
Blennerhassett Island, Mansion and Museum - welcoming all of us with open arms and smiles!
KMA Auto - two golf carts so I didn't run myself ragged.
Aunt K's Kitchen & Kona Ice for being my first food trucks- I'm looking forward to next year!
And last but certainly not least:
Karma Schob Crystal Schob Tabby Slack Zach & Corrine my two sisters Rosey and Nettie - without the help of this bunch I would have been lost.
And one final shoutout to everyone for continuing to come out and be a part of a fantastic couple of days.
And of course WILD RIVER KAYAK CO. Llc - we donated a kayak cart as first place prize for the Glo Paddle but I am not a fan of giving myself props.
my friends and until next year!
๐งก๐๐โค๏ธ๐ฉต๐ฉท๐๐๐ค (if i forgot anyone please let me know!) Because I feel like I did.