Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 2385 Sullivan Lane, Frankfort, KY

BWAs 50th Anniversary

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Party like it’s 1976

Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 2385 Sullivan Lane, Frankfort, KY

Plan to camp for the night, or just stay long enough to spin a few yarns. Feel free to come early.

❋ Eat

Food catered by Bourbon and Toulouse.

  • Chicken Étouffée

  • Jambalaya (GF)

  • Chicken Sauce Piquant

  • White Chicken Chili (GF)

  • Black Beans & Caramelized Corn (GF, V)

  • Vegan Black Beans (GF, VG)

GF = Gluten Free; V = Vegetarian; VG = Vegan

❋Drink

This event is BYOB. Soft drinks and water will be available.

❋Connect

Feel free to come early. Sit a spell. Connect with friends old and new. Embrace the warmth of the bonfire.

❋Sweat

Join the Class Fun Triathlon! Bike, run, paddle around the property starting at 3 p.m.

  • Mass start 0.9 mile bike loop, return to start

  • Grab paddle and run 0.4 miles to boats

  • Paddle 0.75 miles downstream to finish line with massive crowd cheering you on

  • Solo or teams

  • No e-bikes or outboard motors

  • Place boats upstream at 2:30 p.m., race starts at 3 p.m.

❋Notes

  • BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR

  • Please drive s…l…o…w… on the driveway and be respectful of the neighbors

  • We’ll have a stage! Members new and old: put your thinking caps on. Have an award or superlative to bestow? A story to tell? A bit of club history to share? Dream something up and bring it to the stage!

  • Whether or not you have a story to tell, bring your club memorabilia! Dig through those boxes, closets and old photo albums. Bring along anything you’d like to display and share, from photos and programs to shirts, trophies or other treasures from years past.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, November 7, 2026

  • Gates open (although you’re welcome to come earlier). Set-up, hang out, enjoy the moment.

  • Class fun triathlon. Bike, run, paddle around the property.

    • Mass start 0.9 mile bike loop, return to start

    • Grab paddle and run 0.4 miles to boats

    • Paddle 0.75 miles downstream to finish line with massive crowd cheering you on

    • Solo or teams

    • No e-bikes or outboard motors

    • Place boats upstream at 2:30 p.m., race starts at 3 p.m.

  • Dinner, stories, speakers and awards.

  • Bonfire. Bring your own s’mores!

  • Quiet hours strictly enforced. Please be respectful.

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50th Anniversary T-Shirt

50th Anniversary T-Shirt

Limited Edition 50th Anniversary T-Shirt

Original artwork by Betsy Hobkirk for the Bluegrass Wildwater Association’s 50th anniversary.

$25 each, available for purchase at the event.

Cash preferred, Venmo and card accepted.

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Ensure the Bluegrass Wildwater Association’s legacy endures another 50 years.

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