The Annual Lake Bailey Canoe Race

Come join the fun of the Annual Canoe Race on Petit Jean State Park’s Lake Bailey. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the boathouse parking area, and the first heats will begin racing at 8:30 a.m. The event is open to canoes, kayaks, or other human-powered watercraft. Rental canoes, kayaks, and peddle boats are available at the boathouse for a fee of $16 for single canoes and kayaks, $20 for tandem kayaks. The general registration fee is $15. The event includes a short race, long race, beach ball relay, and lily pad pickup, as well as a special “just for kids” race. All participants are encouraged to theme their canoes and dress in themed apparel! Be a pirate, superhero, purple dinosaur, Davy Crockett, or whatever! Prizes will be awarded for the best theme and costumes. Awards and recognition is at 11 a.m. This event is sponsored by the Petit Jean Extension Homemakers Club (PJEHC) and Petit Jean State Park. Proceeds are donated to the general fund of PJEHC for worthy causes. Canoe race t-shirts are available at the park’s visitor center. Hot dogs, drinks, and chips are for sale on location.