FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Family Fun Continues at Canal Day
Sunday, June 30th, 9 AM to 5 PM - 37th Annual Canal Day
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Lock 60 at Schuylkill Canal Park, 400 Towpath Rd., Mont Clare, PA
The Schuylkill Canal Association invites the community to its 37th Annual Canal Day celebration at Lock 60 and St. Michael’s Park in Mont Clare, PA (right across the river from Phoenixville). This day full of fun along the Schuylkill Canal Park includes food trucks, raffle table, and family activities such as Historic Songs and Stories from Matthew Dodd(10-3), kids fishing derby(9-12) petting zoo(11-3), balloon clown (11:30-2:30), face painting (12-3), and raptor program (12:30-1). We will also have competitive activities such as the Canoe/Kayak 5-Miler Water Trail Race($20), and the International and World Renowned Canal Joust($15 or free if in costume). Sly Fox will be providing a beer garden and KanJam tournament.
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Music will be provided throughout the day at the pavilion by Holt 45(11-1), Chasing Nate(1-3) and Earth Child 3:30-5)Event parking is available at St. Mike's Park at the end of Jacobs Street in Mont Clare and there will be a shuttle running for handicapped and pedestrians. Parking fee of $5 at St. Mikes. Please be advised, Towpath Road will be closed to vehicular traffic, starting at 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM.
Online registration is avail at www.schuylkillcanal.org
Description of competitive events is as follows:
Recreational Canoe / Kayak 5-Mile Water Trail Race – $20.00
Canoe and/or Kayak 5-mile water trail loop race - paddling downstream in the river, a short portage, and paddling upstream in the canal. Start time 11AM. Separate classes for racers and recreational.
Separate classes for single and tandem.
anal Joust – $15.00
KamJam Tournament-$10 a team
http://shop.slyfoxbeer.com/even…/94-kanjam-registration.html
One of the highlights of the day! Knock your opponent off a narrow platform and into the Canal. Best two out three wins. Men's and Women's classes. Start time 3PM.
See you there!
Proceeds benefit the non-profit Schuylkill Canal Association
Contact: Strickland Kneass
610-999-3614
info@schuylkillcanal.org
Schuylkill Canal Association
Lock 60, 400 Tow Path Road
Saint Michaels Field
Mont Clare, PA 19453
