About this Event
Witches on the Water 2024: Paddle in Style and Make Waves for Cape Cod!
Chatham, MA – October 5, 2024 – Get ready to cast a spell of support for Cape Cod at the Witches on the Water 2024 Costumed Paddle Event! Join us on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at Oyster Pond in Chatham, Massachusetts, for a day of enchantment and community spirit. Now in its fourth year, this magical fundraiser invites participants to combine their love of stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) with festive Halloween fun, all while supporting local charities.
Supporting the Cape Cod Community: Witches On the Water is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on Cape Cod. The event raises funds for local charities selected by the Witches On the Water Board of Directors. Each year Witches On the Water chooses a different local organization to highlight and support.
This year’s beneficiary charity is Dream Day on Cape Cod. Located in Brewster, MA, Dream Day provides a week of camp and respite support for families with medically fragile children.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
- Time: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Location: Oyster Pond, Chatham, Massachusetts
- Cost: Free to the public.
- Witchy Paddlers: $50 registration fee; minimum fundraising of $250 required
Participants paddle through Oyster Pond in their most imaginative witch-themed or magical creature attire. Following the paddle, enjoy a lively party featuring live music, local food trucks, and a chance to win exciting raffle prizes, including a stand-up paddle board!
Event Highlights:
- Costumed Paddle Parade: Flaunt your best witch or wizard costume while gliding through the scenic waters of Oyster Pond.
- Live Music and Entertainment: Groove to the tunes of the Mike Dumas Band and keep the festive energy high.
- Food and Refreshments: Indulge in delicious offerings from popular local food trucks.
- Raffle Prizes: Support this year’s beneficiary charity, Dream Day on Cape Cod, and try your luck for fantastic prizes, including a stand-up paddle board!
- Costume Contest: Prizes awarded for the most magical costume. Public and paddlers alike are encouraged to dress up.
Founded in 2019 by Cape Cod residents Jo-Ellen Erickson and Susan Price, Witches On the Water started as a fun gathering of paddle-boarding friends. Witches On the Water has grown to be a major Cape Cod fundraising event. Since the inaugural event in 2021, Witches on the Water has raised over $80,000 to support Cape Cod organizations.
Get Involved: 2024 event registration for paddlers is now open. Paddlers are encouraged to register, fundraise, and join the festivities. The event is free for spectators. Come enjoy the celebration, live music, food, and purchase raffle tickets.
How to Register or Donate: For registration, donations, and more information about the event, visit www.witchesonthewater.org. Be part of the magic and support the Cape Cod community while enjoying a spellbinding day on the water!
About Witches on the Water: Witches On the Water is a Cape Cod nonprofit dedicated to harnessing the power of local women to support community charities. Through imaginative events and enthusiastic participation, the organization aims to make a positive difference and celebrate the spirit of giving.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Oyster Pond Beach, Oyster Pond Beach, Chatham, United States
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