The Macon Witches Float will return this year after last year’s event was canceled due to flooding and damage from Hurricane Helene. The event, which began in 2021, invites participants to float, row, or paddle along the Ocmulgee River in Halloween costumes. It benefits Macon Periods Easier, a local initiative aimed at addressing period poverty in Macon-Bibb County by providing access to menstrual products.
This year’s float is scheduled for October 5, launching from the Jay Hall Memorial Canoe Launch at Amerson River Park at 3:30 p.m. Participants are asked to check in at the tent near Porter Pavilion between 2 p.m. and launch time. Shuttles will be available for paddlers and their gear.
Rental options include kayaks, canoes, inflatable stand-up paddleboards, and tandem kayaks for those without their own flotation devices. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes and decorate their crafts for the occasion.
A guest judge will choose a “Best Dressed” participant who will receive a $100 gift card presented by Visit Macon. Donating period products enters guests into a prize drawing that includes a free paddle excursion from Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions.
Tickets are on sale online with prices ranging from $20 to $85.
“The event, which started in 2021, invites people to float, row or paddle along the river in Halloween costumes and benefits Macon Periods Easier, a local initiative that seeks to alleviate ‘period poverty’ in Macon-Bibb County, which is the issue of people lacking access to menstrual products.”
“This year’s Macon Witches Float will launch from the Jay Hall Memorial Canoe Launch in Amerson River Park on Oct. 5, at 3:30 p.m.”
“Guests should check-in at the tent located near the Porter Pavillion. Check-in will be open from 2 p.m. to launch time, and shuttles will be available to take paddlers and their gear to the canoe launch.”
“Those who don’t have a flotation device will have the option to rent a kayak, canoe, inflatable stand-up paddleboard or tandem kayaks.”
“Participants are encouraged to come in costume and decorate their flotation devices to get into the Halloween spirit. A guest judge will select the “Best Dressed” to win a $100 gift card presented by Visit Macon.”
“Those who bring a period product to donate will also be entered into a drawing for prizes including a free paddle excursion from Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions.”
“Tickets are available online with prices ranging from $20-$85.”
