Events

Calling all Witches & Warlocks!

Oct. 17 is the 3rd-annual Witches Paddle, and we’re blowing it out of the water again with this year’s event!

For a second year, Inner Banks Outfitters and Pitt Street Brewing on the Pamlico are teaming up with Sound Rivers for this fundraising paddle along the Washington waterfront — costume contest (with prizes!) included!

Dress to your witchy (or warlock-y) nines; bring your own vessels (kayaks/canoes/paddleboards, nothing motorized); and we’ll set off on an evening paddle of the Washington waterfront with a fly-by at Pitt Street Brewing on the Pamlico (the costume contest judges’ hangout).

Judges will choose one finalist in the following categories: Witchiest Witch (or Warlock); Spookiest Ride (best-decorated vessel); and Best Howl-O-Ween Duo (for those bringing their spirit canines along for the ride!), then they’ll decide who takes first-, second- and third-place overall!

Timeline:
4:45 p.m. Meetup/unload vessels on the Washington waterfront (kayak launch at the west end of the waterfront);
5 p.m. (VERY) brief meeting about paddle route;
5:15 p.m. Launch;
6:30 p.m. Judges announce winners at Pitt Street!

Top prize is TWO tickets to the best party on the Pamlico: the Sound Rivers Oyster Roast on Nov. 14!

This event is free and open to the public. The only thing we ask is that participants make a donation to Sound Rivers — all donations will go to Sound Rivers’ Water Quality Fund to support your Riverkeeping team’s investigations! There will be a donation bucket on site.

We’ve had a great time these past two years — and this year, it’s going to be even MORE epic!