MACKfest

MACKfest A home for the Marmora area Canoe & Kayak festival in Marmora Ontario.

MACKFEST MERCH 2ND CHANCE!Are you totally bummed you didn't pick up any iconic MACKFEST merch? We still have a few lefto...
04/05/2026

MACKFEST MERCH 2ND CHANCE!
Are you totally bummed you didn't pick up any iconic MACKFEST merch? We still have a few leftovers from this year and some discount ones from previous years. Ferry over to the webstore while supplies last. https://www.kwpclub.ca/store

🛶 That’s a Wrap on MACKFEST 2026! 🛶​It’s hard to believe it has already been a week since we were all together—how time ...
26/04/2026

🛶 That’s a Wrap on MACKFEST 2026! 🛶

​It’s hard to believe it has already been a week since we were all together—how time flies! We thought we’d wait before sharing some photos to remind everyone of the incredible times we had last weekend.

We truly hit the jackpot this year. The weather turned out way better than predicted and water levels stayed at a manageable level despite flooding issues in other regions.

​MACKFEST is always special as the official kickoff that shakes off the winter rust, but this year felt especially legendary. MACK IS BACK!

We want to send out a massive THANK YOU to everyone who made it happen:
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​Our Incredible Volunteers: You guys were the backbone of the weekend! A massive thank you for the heavy lifting with setup, keeping things moving at registration, managing the raffle, and tackling the cleanup. To everyone who stepped in to help whenever something came up—you are rockstars.

​Our Generous Sponsors: A special thank you to our sponsors—through your incredible donations, we were able to cover all festival expenses and still have money left over to donate to local charity! Your support makes a real difference in the community.

​The Attendees: A huge thanks for joining us this year, opening your wallets and taking part so enthusiastically in the raffle—it was a huge success because of you.

​The "River Watch" Crew: Thank you to everyone who shared river condition and water level updates.

The Landowners: We are incredibly grateful to the local landowners who graciously allow us river access. Your generosity is the foundation of this festival.

The Marmora curling club & Community: A huge shoutout to the town and people of Marmora for welcoming our paddling family back once again. We love being here!

​Thanks again for being part of this epic tradition. Hope to see you all in 2027!

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12PM Deadline for Campers to remove all tents, gear and vehicles from Fairground.   please clean up any garbage.   Thank...
19/04/2026

12PM Deadline for Campers to remove all tents, gear and vehicles from Fairground. please clean up any garbage. Thanks for being part of MACKFEST 2026. See you next year!

18/04/2026
CROWE BRIDGE PARKIING ISSUEPark only on the driveway behind the house. Included pictures.   See Included pictures.
18/04/2026

CROWE BRIDGE PARKIING ISSUE

Park only on the driveway behind the house. Included pictures. See Included pictures.

31/10/2025

UPPER BLACK RIVER CLEAN-UP

1. Post HERE (on the MACKfest page) if you are able to start or join a work crew.

2. Your name will be added to a Facebook Messanger chat group for organizing dates and times

3. Crews should meet in Queensborough as early as you can make it, ideally 10 or 11am.

4. Crews can self-organize for any day or weekend you like.

5. Crews should provide updates for others to know what to expect.

6. The river MAY be paddleable between rapids, but it may not. Plan to walk the shore to clear wood in the rapids.

7. Words of encouragement and support from Elaine and Lud, the landowners of Queensborough in the big white house:
"Paddlers are welcome to drop in to warm up and have a hot drink or a cold beer. I just made a big pot of chili. 😄🤪"

8. The Upper Black will not be runnable next spring without a major effort, by many groups of paddlers, clearing wood from the major rapids.

9. Please help wherever you can. We appreciate your efforts!.........
Sat Nov 1
Eric and Milton are meeting in Queensborough at 10am to get started. Join them if you can..........
Sunday Nov 2
People are talking about going as well. Post if you can join..........

27/10/2025

Upper Black River Clean-up...
If interested in donating your time for a day or weekend in November, post here. We can create a chat group of interested people...

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