Checking in for most trips will occur at Festival Headquarters. Kayak tour attendees will caravan from Headquarters to the put-in location prior to the event. Due to the unpredictable nature of grebe nesting and water levels, the location at which kayak tours will put in will be determined closer to the date of the event.
Directions to the Almanor Boat Launchfor Pontoon Tours: From downtown Chester, head west on Highway 36 (driving southwest on Main Street). then take a right onto Highway 89. Head south for about seven miles, then turn left onto Almanor Drive West and look for the boat launch parking area on the left just before you reach the lake.