Saint Petersburg will host the tenth annual “Fontanka SUP” festival on August 2, offering a vibrant celebration of stand-up paddleboarding. Participants will navigate a scenic route through the city’s central waterways.

The event, a colorful SUP surfer carnival, is free to enter, but registration is mandatory and opens on July 16 via the festival’s official website.

The 8 km course begins on the Fontanka River, continues along the Kryukov Canal, and concludes with a return to the starting point via the Moika River. Only participants aged 18 and over are permitted to participate.

Attendees are encouraged to showcase their creativity through eye-catching costumes and decorated boards. Prizes will be awarded to those with the most impressive and imaginative designs. Details regarding the 2025 nominations will be announced following the start of registration.

Stay updated on festival news through the official website, the “Fontanka.ru” city portal, and social media channels such as the “Fontanka Fest” Telegram channel and VKontakte group. Note the date on the post and the text stating May 24 might not be accurate.