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Village of Fonda Recreational & Canal Park21-40 Park Street, Fonda, NY 12068
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Montgomery County Kayak-a-Thon
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Join us for a day of patriotism, recreation, and community as the 2026 Montgomery County Kayak-a-Thon comes to Fonda Park as part of the nationwide America 250 celebration. Paddlers traveling the Mohawk River will launch in Canajoharie and travel approximately 13 miles downstream to Fonda Park, creating a colorful wave of red, white, and blue in honor of our nation's 250th anniversary.
Everyone is Invited
- Live Music beginning at 5:00 PM featuring Spike and the Boys
- Food Vendors
- Family-Friendly Activities
- Welcome paddlers as they complete their journey on the Mohawk River
Vendors wanted — contact the Village Clerk to reserve your spot.
Coming in September
Park at Fonda Park During the Fonda Fair
During the 185th Fonda Fair (September 2–7), Fonda Park offers paid parking at $10 per vehicle. Each day, a local nonprofit organization manages the lot as a fundraiser — your parking directly supports that organization and Fonda Park.
- •Located directly across from the Fonda Fairgrounds
- •Pedestrian crosswalks lead to the main gate
- •$10 per vehicle · September 2–7, 2026
Fonda Park is not affiliated with the Fonda Fair, which is owned and operated by the Montgomery County Agricultural Society. Vehicles parked at owner's risk.
"Our mission is to provide outdoor recreational activities and entertainment to our community members and visitors of all ages."
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