The 2023 Wild Water Derby is Here!


04/12/2023 - WWD Marketing Team

It's back and better than ever!


 


 


You can ride down the Canandaigua Outlet in a Raft, canoe, or whatever you can make float! Come participate in this wild adventure or bring your family to come and watch. There will be fun, food and a good time for all.

 


 


 


“Top 5 Paddling Events in the US”….American Canoe Association

 


 


$500 cash door prize 

 


Trophies for Best Design, Most Entertaining, Fastest 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Finishes

 


Get your homemade raft team together (anything that floats!) 

 


$30 Registration Fee for Paddlers, Free for Spectators

 


Music, Food, Drinks, Chainsaw Carving

 


Picnics Allowed, Dog Park Closed, Kid Friendly


 


Many Vendors

 

 

Free rustic Camping & Firewood Available for Paddlers and their Families

 


Viewing: CR19 Outlet Bridge (Launch), Downtown Shortsville Bridge, Budd Park (Best Viewing), Manchester Gateway Trail.

 


Learn more at: https://wildwaterderby.com/


 


 


 


 


The 5k is back.  You can register at:


https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Shortsville/WildWaterDerby5k


 


 


 


And there will also be a Duck Derby.  Find out more here:


https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=597437342424334


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