About
About Witch Paddle
Witch Paddle is Colorado’s most magical morning on the water.
Each fall, hundreds of witches, warlocks, paddleboarders, kayakers, and magical misfits gather at Chatfield State Park for a sunrise paddle filled with costumes, creativity, community, and a little bit of chaos in the best possible way.
What started as a small group of witches on paddleboards has grown into a sold-out community tradition with hundreds of participants, spectators, vendors, volunteers, and supporters.
But Witch Paddle is more than a photo-worthy Halloween event.
It is a women-led gathering rooted in connection, play, giving back, and creating something meaningful together.
Our Story
Witch Paddle was founded by Anna Marie Madai as a creative way to bring people together on the water.
The idea was simple: gather before sunrise, dress like witches, launch together, and make a little magic.
Over the years, the event has grown into one of Colorado’s most unique fall traditions. Participants come for the costumes and the paddle, but they return for the energy, the community, and the feeling of being part of something special.
Giving Back
Beginning in 2026, Witch Paddle is hosted in support of Sacred Sisterhood Collective Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Sacred Sisterhood Collective was created to support women, children, and families through child-safety initiatives, women-led community care, and healing-centered programs.
Proceeds and donations from Witch Paddle help support child-safety partners, family-wellness initiatives, and the launch of Sacred Sisterhood Collective’s first local programs for women, children, and families.
Every registration, sponsorship, donation, vendor partnership, and volunteer hour helps turn the magic of Witch Paddle into meaningful impact.
What to Expect
Witch Paddle is a rain, snow, or shine event held at Chatfield State Park in Littleton, Colorado.
Participants gather in costume for a magical group paddle, photo moments, local vendors, music, costume contests, and a community celebration on shore.
This is not a race or competition. It is a community paddle, and every participant is responsible for their own safety, equipment, comfort level, and decision to participate on the water.
Before attending, please review our Safety page so you know what to bring, what to wear, and how to prepare for Colorado fall weather.
Meet Anna Marie
Witch Paddle was created by Anna Marie Madai, the founder and creative force behind the event.
Anna Marie designs the event experience, annual artwork, website, sponsor materials, and the many little details that make Witch Paddle feel magical from the moment participants arrive.
Her goal is to keep Witch Paddle fun, beautiful, safe, organized, and deeply connected to something bigger than one morning on the water.
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