Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival

The annual Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival is coming up in two months, with the activities on Pine Island to take place from Thursday November 4 to Sunday November 7.  It is not too early to plan to attend.  Here's the schedule of events:

* Thursday Nov 4 - Guided Kayak Tour of Matlacha Pass.  Reservations are required, call 239-549-4606.
* Friday Nov 5 - Paddler's Reception at the Angler's Inn at 11282 Matlacha Ave from 5:30-7 pm.
* Saturday November 6, Estuary Exploration of the Calusa Heritage Trail in Bokeelia - Bring your own boat and gear, call 239-283-2157 to register.
* Saturday November 6 from 10 AM to noon there will be a g uided tour of the Calusa Indian Shell Mounds in Pineland.
* Saturday November 6, Calusa Blueway Fishing Tournament from 1:30-3pm at Matlacha Community Park and a paddler's reception will be held at The Sun and the Moon Inn from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
* Sunday November 7, the Paddle of the Pass Canoe and Kayak Regatta takes place at Matlacha Community Park with a 9 a.m. check-in
* Sunday November 7, from 11 am to 3 pm there will be "Taste of Matlacha" and a Bluegrass Concert in the Matlacha Community Park.

For more information about the festival, go to http://www.calusabluewaypaddlingfestival.com/