Big River Regional Stand Up Paddle and Kayak Race

If your summer re-read of Huckleberry Finn has you yearning for the Mighty Mississippi, make sure not to miss this year's annual Yolo Board Big River Paddle Race. Join the most-committed paddlers from the Southeast United States for this regional competition to see who can truly conquer the "Big River." Sign-in and boat drop take place Friday evening, and the race follows Saturday morning, with a raffle with giveaways worth a total of more than $7,500 directly to follow. Later that evening racers will convene at the afterparty for even more fun! All proceeds from entry fees go towards Play It Again Sports, a local charity which helps underprivileged youth enjoy unique outdoor activities. bigriverregional.com.