The Great Canoe Races of Naples

Who else made it out to Baker Park today for the 46th Great Canoe Races? 🛶 So fun to see the whole community show up and celebrate this Naples tradition — 46 years strong and still going! #LegendsOfTheGulf #NaplesFL @naplescanoeraces

The Great Canoe Races of Naples was a wonderful event full of community and fun. Thank you to all who showed up to support the event and our mission work. Since 1964, we have protected SWFL’s water, land, wildlife and future. We do this through our four core departments: Wildlife Rehabilitation, Science Research, Environmental Policy, and Environmental Education. Learn more about us at conservancy.org.

The Canoe Races 2026 in Naples, FL 🛶

Another amazing day with 239 Live at the Winner’s Circle during the canoe races at Baker Park! 🛶🔥 We’re honored to be part of such an incredible community event filled with energy, competition, family, and connection. From the racers to the crowd support, the atmosphere was unbelievable! 239 Live is all about informing, connecting, and producing moments that bring the community together. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and showed love today — this is what it’s all about! 🙌🎥 #239Live #CanoeRaces #WinnersCircle #BakerPark #Community SWFL InformConnectProduce

Naples Florida’s Annual Canoe Races 🇺🇸 Since 1977, the Great Canoe Races of Naples has been bringing the community together at Baker Park for a day of competition, creativity, and pure local energy. From first-time paddlers to seasoned crews, it’s one of those events that reminds you why people love living here. Good people, good weather, and a little bit of chaos on the water… Naples at its best. If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Naples or just want to stay plugged into what’s happening locally, reach out to Coastal Signature Real Estate. #naplesrealestate #thegreatcanoeracesofnaples #naplesfl #floridarealestate #naplesflorida

Tomorrow, we hit the water 🛶 A few Race Day reminders before you head to Baker Park: 😎 Day-of race registration is available 🤝 Canoes are included with registration 💰 Kayaks and paddleboards will be available to rent 🚗 There is no on-site parking — please use the designated off-site parking areas and free shuttles 🚤 Boating is encourged. Plan to anchor up — dock space will be restricted 🎵Arrive early and plan to stay awhile Don’t forget the essentials: chairs or blankets, sunscreen, water, and maybe even a portable fan. From the races and live music to the vendor village, food trucks, and waterfront atmosphere, this is more than a competition — it’s Naples community celebration. Bring your crew and and we’ll see you at the races 🫡

Tomorrow’s the day. Here's everything you need for the best Race Day experience. There is NO ONSITE PARKING, but @riderydz will be running shuttles to designated off-site parking areas. And trust us: bring chairs or blankets for lounging, and sunscreen, water, and maybe a portable fan to stay cool. That UV index prediction is 📈 Save this post for tomorrow and drop your questions in the comments — we’ll be answering them throughout the day.

🚣‍♂️🐾 RACE DAY JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT BETTER. 🍻 Heading to Baker Park for the Great Canoe Races of Naples this Saturday? Don’t leave your pup at home. The Barkyard & Tap is bringing our full off-leash dog park setup to the race so your dog can run, play, and make new friends while you enjoy one of Naples’ most iconic events. Whether you’re racing, cheering from the sidelines, or just looking for something fun to do in Naples this weekend, this is your chance to turn race day into a full day of adventure for both you and your dog. 🐶 Race Day Specials 🐾 $5 Day Pass – Unlimited play all day for one dog (owner must be present with pup during play) 🚣‍♂️ $15 Racer Drop Off – Competing? Drop your pup off to play while you race, we’ll hang with them 🐕🐕 $20 Racer 2 Dog Drop Off – Two pups from the same family welcome 🌴 What to Expect * Fully fenced off-leash dog play area * Shade tents * Fresh water stations * Safe, supervised play * A fun, dog-loving community 📍 Baker Park, Naples, FL 🗓️ Saturday, May 16th ⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM This is more than just dog play, it’s a chance to connect with fellow dog lovers, enjoy the race day energy, and let your pup have a day they’ll be barking about all week or not, because they’re to tired!! 👇 Tag your race-day crew and let us know: Is your dog coming to cheer on the canoe racers? #thebarkyardandtap #dogsofswfl #swfldogs #dogsofnaplesfl #naplesfl

T minus 2 days 🛶 From classic canoe heats to the crowd-favorite Build Your Own Vessel competition, this year’s schedule is packed with waterfront action all day long. Screenshot the schedule so you know when to cheer on your friends! Don’t leave early — there will be two award ceremonies celebrating racers, creativity, and memorable moments on the water. Including the "Broken Paddle" award, back for the first time since 2019! See you on the Gordon River this Saturday.

Be on the look out for our big yellow bus this Saturday, May 16! The Great Canoe Races of Naples is this Saturday, May 16 from 9am to 5pm at Baker Park. Watch the races, register to race, listen to live performances from local musicians, food trucks, vendors and more. Benefitting the Conservancy of Southwest Florida and our environmental conservation efforts, your support on Saturday helps us continue our mission in protecting the water, land, and wildlife in Collier County and beyond. See link in our bio to register for the race or see event details.

Whether you’re racing for bragging rights, building the most creative vessel on the water, or just joining the fun with friends, now’s your chance to be a Legend of the Gulf. Grab your crew and join us on the water. Remember: we provide canoes and kayak rentals are available onsite, thanks to @esteroriveroutfitters

The Canoe Races began as a day for local residents to come together at the end of season and blow off a little steam, reclaiming the town after another busy winter. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, the races continue to grow with additions like the vendor fair, live music, and expanded experiences along the Gordon River. As a nonprofit event, their support helps us give back through our partnership with @conservancyswf to protect and preserve the waterways that make this tradition possible. Be sure to stop by the sponsor and vendor booths throughout the event and support the local businesses businesses helping keep this Naples tradition alive.