2023 Sponsors & Partners
Community Growth Sponsor
The Minnesota Canoe Association (MCA) is growing the paddling community in Minnesota. The MCA is the pre-eminent paddling organization in Minnesota, organizing various paddling events throughout the year. We encourage every paddler to become a member of the MCA. Two Paddles will be giving the keynote speech at their annual meeting in February.
Live Entertainment Sponsor
We are excited that Chase Bliss Audio is sponsoring our live music at the post paddle party! Chase Bliss makes incredible guitar pedals in Minneapolis for a worldwide customer base.
Event Sponsor for the Mississippi River 7.5 Guided Tour
Paddle Bridge Guide Collective offers awesome kayak tours on the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities and their guides will lead the MR 7.5 Guided Tour. Paddle Bridge’s guides are dedicated to accessibility and stewardship of the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities, and excellence in paddling instruction. Paddle Bridge offers guided tours on multiple routes daily, with lessons available.
Event Sponsor for the High School Paddle Challenge and the 5 mile Family Paddle Challenge
The Minnesota Canoe Association is especially interested in supporting the growth of paddlesports by supporting young people to discover the sport, challenge themselves to grow their paddling skills and develop a love for paddling.
Major Sponsor
Alloy Brewing of Coon Rapids is an awesome local taproom and brewey. In the Star Tribune they recently won gold in the categories of Best Taproom and Best Beer Selection and Silver for Best Brewery and Best Patio. Alloy will again be serving up tasty beverages at the Post Paddle Party on Sunday so be sure to join us, and be sure to visit their taproom for a tasty pint.
Major Sponsor
Mississippi Park Connection (MPC) provides opportunities for people to get to and on the river and have a national park experience in the Twin Cities. MPC strengthens the enduring connection between people and the Mississippi River by enriching the life of the river and the lives of all who experience our national park, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
Major Sponsor
1 Mississippi was established in 2009 by the Mississippi River Network (MNR) to organize people dedicated to protecting the Mississippi River into a national constituency of River Citizens. River Citizens live in all 50 states, take simple actions to improve the River and advocate for River protections to local and national decision makers. Become a river citizen (it’s free!) and get information packed emails sent to you a few times a year; learn more and sign up at 1misssissippi.org
In-Kind Sponsor
Bending Branches makes beautiful canoe paddles in Osceola, Wisconsin, and Aqua Bound makes awesome kayak paddles. At the Post Paddle Party one lucky participant will win a new canoe or kayak paddle! Check-out their paddles at
As paddling enthusiasts, Bending Branches and Aqua Bound design their products based on their own research and build it to better the sports they love.
Event Sponsor for the Mississippi River 150 Race and Tour
Athletic Brewing Co. is a non-alcoholic beer company dedicated to making great-tasting craft brews, without compromise. Our lineup of styles lets you enjoy the taste and experience of refreshing craft beer without sacrificing your performance, passions, health, or good taste. They’re fit for all times, made for all palates, and enjoyed by anyone who loves a great beer.
Major Sponsor
The Brainerd Ski Loons put on an free awesome water ski show made up of both young people and adults, right at Lum Park! They help us with the start of the MR 150 by bringing a power boat to help us set up some buoys and start the race. Check them out at: skiloons.com
