Event date confirmed: Saturday, August 14, 2027 — Follow our progress and learn how to get involved.
Venture Crew 261 crestConnecticut River Challenge
Celebrate the challenge

BBQ & Community Celebration

Join us at the Glastonbury Boat Launch as Connecticut River Challenge paddlers come ashore and we celebrate the day together.

Riverfront BBQ celebration
What to expect

A community celebration

BBQ FoodLive BandDeep-Fried OreosLawn GamesCornholeRafflesAwardsSponsor RecognitionPhoto AreaFamily Activities
Preliminary schedule

Day of event

  • 3:00 p.m.BBQ area opens
  • 4:00 p.m.Paddler arrival window begins
  • 4:30 p.m.Live music
  • 5:30 p.m.Recognition and awards
  • 7:00 p.m.Event concludes

Schedule is preliminary and will be updated after the event date and route are finalized.

DateSaturday, August 14, 2027 (rain date Aug 15)
Opening Time3:00 p.m. (preliminary)
LocationGlastonbury Boat Launch, 252 Welles St, Glastonbury, CT
ParkingDetails forthcoming
AdmissionFree — open to all
Food Service3:00 p.m. onward
Band Schedule4:30 p.m. onward
Paddler Arrival4:00 p.m. window

Delay notice: The BBQ will continue even if paddler arrival times change. Event updates will be posted on the tracking page.