11th Annual Paddlepalooza Race and Adventure River Paddle On Clinton River From Auburn Hills To Rochester Hills The City of Auburn Hills and the City of Rochester Hills are proud to announce that they are once again collaborating for the 11th Annual Paddlepalooza. Paddlepalooza is an annual canoe/kayak race and adventure river paddle down the Clinton River on Saturday, June 1. Participants will launch their watercraft starting at 8:30 a.m. with the men and women’s kayak race, followed at … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, What’s the Difference Between Lollapalooza and Paddlepalooza?
May 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Dear Crabby, What's the Difference Between Lollapalooza and Paddlepalooza? Sincerely, Your pal Lola Dear Lola, Seems as though you can take any event and add the ending "palooza" to it and now it's something bigger and better. In my day, we just added "o-rama" or "a-go-go" to make something sound more interesting. So, "palooza" comes from Lollapalooza, a rock concert created by some band named Jane's Addiction. Apparently, this Jane person and whatever her addiction was, wanted to tour … [Read more...]
Paddlepalooza 2018
May 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Collaborating Cities Invite Kayakers and Canoeists to Participate in Friendly Competition Set for Saturday, June 2 The City of Auburn Hills announces that it is once again partnering with the City of Rochester Hills on Paddlepalooza 2018, an annual canoe/kayak race and adventure river paddle down the Clinton River on Saturday, June 2. Participants will launch their watercraft starting at 8:30 a.m. with the men’s and women’s kayak race, followed at 8:45 a.m. by the two-person canoe … [Read more...]
Paddlepalooza returns
April 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Experienced paddlers can register now for Paddlepalooza, scheduled for June 2 on the Clinton River between Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills. Paddlepalooza is not recommended for the beginner. At certain times of year, the river can be considered difficult enough for a Class III rating. Participants can register for either an eight-mile canoe and kayak race to River Crest Banquet Center in Rochester Hills or an eight-mile, four-hour paddle, also to the River Crest. Trophies will be awarded for … [Read more...]
