The 56th Annual General Clinton Canoe Regatta is attracting people from all over the world to join the fun in Bainbridge.

Hundreds will participate in canoe races until Monday, along with carnival rides, food and entertainment. 

All ages could participate in Friday night's competition.

For one local family, it's been a tradition to paddle down the Susquehanna River for the past 9 years.

 "Time to be together with my family," said Daniel Cirigliano, a race participant. "Have fun. Race against all my buddies who are here in the background here, and it's a community. We all do it together."

There will be events all weekend long at General Clinton Park.

The 70 mile canoe race will be on Monday, starting in Cooperstown.