The American Canoe Association is excited to launch the fourth annual Summer Solstice Celebration, happening June 19–21, 2026 and we invite you to be part of it!
This campaign brings together creativity and on-water opportunities to spend the longest days of the year on the water while showcasing events hosted by ACA members, instructors, and clubs.
Enter the Summer Solstice Sticker Design Contest
Submit your original design for a chance to be featured as the official 2026 Summer Solstice Celebration sticker, distributed at paddling events across the country.
Prizes:
- Grand Prize: $250 NRS digital gift card + featured recognition
- 2 additional winners (random drawing): $100 NRS digital gift cards
Key Dates:
- Submissions Open: April 10
- Submission Deadline: May 10
- Public Voting: May 15–22
- Winner Announced: May 25
Voting will take place on the Summer Solstice Celebration webpage and will be determined by popular vote so be sure to share your design and encourage your community to vote!
Design Guidelines (Quick Overview):
- Include: “2026 Summer Solstice Celebration”
- Include ACA branding: logo, “American Canoe Association,” or “ACA”
- Keep it fun, welcoming, and inspired by paddling, community, and the summer solstice
- Must be original artwork (no copyrighted material, no explicit content)
- Submission Specs:
- PNG format
- Minimum 1000px wide
- Maximum 10 MB
Learn more and enter the sticker design contest!
Host an Event & Get Free Stickers
Planning to get on the water during the Summer Solstice Celebration? Share your event on the ACA Calendar or send us an email at kmaas@americancanoe.org request free stickers for your group!
Whether you’re teaching a course, paddling with friends, organizing a waterway cleanup, or taking part in a race or practice—we want to hear about it.
Be sure to tag @acapaddlesports on social media for a chance to be featured!
Add your event to the ACA Calendar!
Be a Part of Something Bigger
The Summer Solstice Celebration is about more than a single weekend. It’s a chance to showcase the incredible work of ACA members, instructors, and clubs across the country.
By hosting an event or submitting a design, you’re helping introduce more people to paddling and growing a global community on the water.
If you have any questions, please reach out to kmaas@americancanoe.org
We can’t wait to see what you create and where you paddle!