BERLIN — On Saturday, Oct. 19, Assateague Coastal Trust will hold its 1st Annual ACToberfest Paddlemania! at Castaways RV Resort and Campground in West Ocean City.
Advance tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at Actforbays.org or by phone at 410-629-1538. Advance adult tickets are $35, children tickets (5-12) are $15, children 4 and under are free.
The event is a celebration of the local waterways and features live music, local food, paddling events and demos, children’s activities and loads of fun. Musical performers include Nate Clendenen, Lovin Cup, and The Duke and Dauphin.  Tickets price includes a “locavore” dinner buffet highlighted by pasture raised chickens and organic vegetables from Greenbranch Organic Farm and The Good Farm as well as locally harvested crabs and oysters provided by Martin’s Seafood. Local beer will also be on tap and specialty featured mix drinks will be available at Castaways Beach Tiki Bar.
Kayak and SUP rentals are included in the ticket price as well thanks to Coastal Kayak and Superfun Eco Tours who will be on hand offering free paddling demos, though participants with boats are encouraged to bring their own if they can.
Paddling events will be going on throughout the afternoon and include a guided birding tour of Assateague Island, a Kids Paddler Parade and a race to Assateague Island and back from Castaway’s beach.
Activities for the “Landlubbers” include a Can Jam/Corn Hole tournament, bonfire, good food and great live music.
Special thanks goes out to all of the sponsors that made this event possible, especially Castaway’s RV Resort and Campground.
For more information, visit actforbays.org or call Assateague Coastal Trust at 410-629-1538.