Great Alabama 650 Watch Party

Join Greater Gadsden Area Tourism on Saturday, September 21st on the back deck of Gadsden's Buffalo Wild Wings overlooking The Coosa River as we watch, cheer and support the paddlers of the Great AL 650 paddle by! The Watch Party is from 6pm-9pm and we expect the paddlers to paddle by between 7-8pm.
The Watch Party is FREE to attend and Buffalo Wild Wings is offering 10% off any food or drink orders on the back deck during the Watch Party! Also, there will be a free prize drawing at the end of the night including Greater Gadsden Area Tourism merch and a Gift Certificate from BWW! Must be present to win!
The Great AL 650 is the Biggest, Longest and Toughest Canoe, Paddle Board, & Kayak Race in the U.S.!! This annual epic adventure takes racers along the core section of the Alabama Scenic River Trail—at 650 miles, it’s the longest river trail in a single state. Since the inaugural race of 2019, these athletes have earned worldwide recognition for their strength, endurance, and skill. This year, we're welcoming two amazing female SUP racers, Veronica Sosa and Lindsey Tilton, who are making history as the first women to attempt the 650-mile challenge on a standup paddleboard.
If you rent kayaks or canoes, this is a great environment for you to promote your business. Invite your kayak, canoe and SUP clubs and friends. Let's let them know Greater Gadsden is supporting them!
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About the Alabama Scenic River Trail: The Coosa River is part of the Alabama Scenic River Trail and was founded by Fred Couch, an avid paddler, in 2008 after wanting to bring further attention to Alabama waterways. The original trail allows you to travel from the Alabama-Georgia Stateline to the Gulf. At the time, the original 650 miles qualified the Alabama Scenic River trail as the longest paddling trail in a single state. Our organization has grown to cover more than 6,000+ miles of some of the nation’s most environmentally important and diverse paddling.
For more information about this Watch Party brought to you by Greater Gadsden Area Tourism, please call (256) 549-0351. To book your lodging for this event, please find a complete list of hotels, motels, campgrounds and RV Parks at www.GreaterGadsden.com/stay.