OCA’s flagship event
returns on 24th - 27th May.
River Avon, Eckington, Worcestershire.
Following last year's successful event we are pleased to announce that 2024's Canoefest will be situated on the banks of the River Avon, Near Pershore. This is an excellent location for a number of reasons, in terms of travel it is very centrally placed and as such creates a great platform to access additional rivers: the Wye and the Severn.
These choices allow us to offer scenic river paddling; moving water opportunities on local rapids and weirs; With coaches on hand to support our members; boat demos to try out , as well as heritage sites, and steam trains.
What a weekend we have in store!
Join us on the River Avon
Our 2024 event is based on an exclusively booked site on the banks of the River Avon and on the fringes of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding National Beauty.
The Avon offers many touring paddles.Our site also offers easy access to several other rivers and great trips that can offer a C11 castle, a World Heritage bridge, and a steam train shuttle.
Want a little more adventure? We plan to offer coaching at Symonds Yat and Jackfield rapids.
A three day event with a big activity programme!
Our event programme is in development but we can promise skills workshops and guided trips, and adventures. We will also have bushcraft and camp cooking demonstrations.
Relax and revive at the ‘Paddlers Pint’
The Paddlers Pint bar returns again - opening each night to sell a range of craft ales, ciders and wine at low prices in our specially designed OCA beakers.
We will be offering our popular Saturday Ceilidh, a pub quiz and the ever popular OCA AGM.
Plenty for everyone
The team are looking forward to seeing you all in May and sharing with you this new location for what promises to be the best Canoefest ever. We’ve got it all planned, we just need you!
So come and join us, a limited number of tickets will go on sale in early December. This Early Bird offer is only available until the end of January so be quick and don’t miss out!
Ticket Prices
- Full Adult: £130
- Under 18: £40 (accompanied by an adult)
- Under 5: Free
- Non Paddling Partner: £100
- Day Paddler: £35 (does not include camping)
