presented by Friends of the Mississippi River

Mississippi River Challenge Calendar

Keep any eye on this page for upcoming events related to the Mississippi River Challenge — A kick-off party, paddler training opportunities, and more! New events will be added periodically, be sure to check back!


February 27

Maplewood Outdoor Expo at the Maplewood Community Center


April 1

Early bird registration discount ends


April 23-25

Visit our booth at Midwest Mountaineering’s Outdoor Adventure Expo in Minneapolis


May 1-2

Visit our booth at the Living Green Expo at the State Fair Grounds in Saint Paul


May 6, 4-6pm

Mississippi River Challenge Happy Hour at The Bulldog Northeast in Minneapolis


May 13, 6-8pm

Join us for the Mississippi River Challenge Kick-off Party at Padilla Speer Beardsley in downtown Minneapolis


May 18, 4-6pm

Mississippi River Challenge Happy Hour at The Bulldog Lowertown in Saint Paul


May 20, 6:30pm

Pledge-raising workshop at Midwest Mountaineering’s Expedition Room


May 31

Register by this date to receive a $10 gift certificate to Hoigaard’s!


June 8, 6:30pm

Paddling Workshop at Thomas Beach, Lake Calhoun


June 12, 1-5pm

Visit our booth at REI Paddlefest at Fort Snelling State Park


June 16, 6:30pm

Pledge-raising workshop at Midwest Mountaineering’s Expedition Room


July 2

Registration fees increase


July 23

Check-in and boat drop-off at Coon Rapids Dam


July 24-25

2010 Mississippi River Challenge!