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 — Informational happy hours, paddler training opportunities, and more! New events will be added periodically, be sure to check back! If you have any questions about these events or would like to RSVP, please or fill out the information request form.


February 27

Maplewood Outdoor Expo at the Maplewood Community Center


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April 1

Early bird registration discount ends


April 15-17

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


May 7-8

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


May 11, 4-6:30pm

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


May 19, 4-6:30pm

Mississippi River Challenge Happy Hour at Merlin's Rest in Minneapolis


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May 31

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


June 8, 4-6:30pm

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


June 14, 4-6:30pm

Mississippi River Challenge Happy Hour at Psycho Suzi's in Minneapolis


June 16, 7pm

Pledge-raising workshop at Midwest Mountaineering’s Expedition Room


June 22, 6:30pm

Paddling Workshop at Lake Nokomis - for more information, visit the training page


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


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July 2

Registration fees increase


July 27

Check-in and boat drop-off at Coon Rapids Dam starting at 4pm


July 28-29

2012 Mississippi River Challenge!