Paddle in the morning, play at the park in the afternoon and party into the night. It’s another fun-filled lineup for the fifth annual Betty’s Bash Paddle Race & Music Festival at Riverside Park.

“It’s a chance for us to give back to the community and thank everyone for supporting us,” says event organizer Andy Colbert, who owns Outdoor Augusta. “It’s also a celebration of the park.”

The race will begin at 9 a.m. at Betty’s Branch after racers unload at the park and then paddle out to the train trestles on the Savannah River. Looping around Germany Island on a 6.2-mile course, the competition will begin and end at the train trestles.

The race is open to kayaks, canoes and standup paddleboards in several categories, and trophies will be awarded to the winners of each division. An overall winner will earn a prize as well. The park will remain open to the public during the event.

Safety boats and markers will be on the course to provide directions.

“There’s plenty of room on the water for everybody,” Colbert says.

A free festival and concert will follow the paddle race. Food trucks and beer vendors will be onsite, and the music will begin with a DJ at 4 p.m. Live bands will play at night, and The Mason Jars will close the show.

Registration is required for the race at outdooraugusta.com.

If You Go:

What: Betty’s Bash Paddle Race & Music Festival

When: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, June 21

Where: Riverside Park

How Much: Free festival and concert; $30 per person for race

More Info: outdooraugusta.com