Krossin' Keuka

06/11/2026

🎽 Krossin’ Keuka 2026 T-Shirt Color Contest! 🎽

The 2026 Krossin’ Keuka T-shirt color is officially picked, but we’re not telling just yet!

💡 The color was recommended through survey feedback from last year’s participants.

Think you know what it is?

Drop your best guess in the comments below. The first person to guess the correct color will win a prize at check-in on July 24!

We can’t wait to see what you think it will be. 👀

Comment your best guess below!

06/08/2026

Don’t wait to make a splash!

Krossin’ Keuka registration is open, but you must register by July 1 to participate. Swimmers, paddlers, and supporters are all needed to help make this year’s event a success.

Whether you are ready to cross the lake, paddle alongside our swimmers, or support the cause with a donation, there is a place for you at Krossin’ Keuka.

Let’s fill the lake, support a great cause, and make this another unforgettable year.

Register today: krossinkeuka.org

04/24/2026

Did you know that you don't have to swim or kayak to participate in Krossin' Keuka? Here's a few ways you can support KCCH through our Krossin' Keuka event.

Donate - go online to krossinkeuka.org and select any participate to receive your donation. It will make their day!

Volunteer - we need several volunteers each year to have a successful and safe event. Interested volunteers can email [email protected]

Gifts - Do you have a local business or organization that can contribute gifts for prizes and raffles to Krossin' Keuka? We always need gift certificates and goods for this event. Donors will receive promotion on our website and at the event. If you are interested in donating please email [email protected]

Cheer! Come to the event and cheer on our swimmer, kayaks and volunteers. This is a community event and we'd love to see you there!

04/13/2026

Dear Krossin’ Keuka Paddlers,

It is time to get back on the water!

Krossin’ Keuka 2026 is open for registration, and we want YOU back as part of the paddling crew that helps make this incredible event happen. If you have paddled with us in the past, then you already know this is more than an event. It is an unforgettable morning on Keuka Lake filled with energy, purpose, community spirit, and a whole lot of fun.

Visit krossinkeuka.org and register today.

Paddlers are a huge part of what makes Krossin’ Keuka possible. While paddlers are not required to fundraise, your presence on the water matters in a big way. Swimmers count on paddlers and marine support throughout the crossing, and we need a strong paddling team to help create a safe, successful, and exciting experience for everyone involved. Quite simply, we cannot do this without you.

And yes, there is more.

This year’s Krossin’ Keuka T-shirt may be the most colorful shirt in event history! Honestly, it is a whole vibe. Register before July 1 to guarantee yours. All registered participants also receive breakfast at the event, which means great food, great people, and a great cause all in one morning.

Better yet, bring a friend to paddle with you. Recruit your lake buddy, your adventure friend, your neighbor, your sibling, your spouse, or that person who is always saying they should do something fun this summer. There is room for them too, and we would love to welcome new paddlers to the Krossin’ Keuka crew.

This is your chance to be part of something joyful, meaningful, and truly special. Every dollar raised supports Keuka Comfort Care Home and helps provide free, compassionate end of life care for residents and families in our community. Your participation helps power that mission, and your presence helps make the day unforgettable.

So, dust off the kayak. Grab your paddles. Call your friends. Claim your colorful shirt. And come back to the lake with us.

Let’s make Krossin’ Keuka 2026 the best one yet!

With gratitude,

The Krossin' Keuka Planning Committee

03/18/2026

Be one of the first 50 registered swimmers and receive our new sticker to boast your accomplishment! IYKYK :)

03/13/2026

Fundraising has begun! Check out our Leaderboard to see who's on top!

https://krossinkeuka.org/leaderboard

02/27/2026

Are you ready?! Registration is OPEN!

01/19/2026

Celebrate the season of love with KCCH!

We are again raffling our Valentine's Day Date Night for Two basket!
Included in the basket is a gift card for dinner for two at Park Inn in Hammonsdport, a gift card for Lake Street Plaza Theater, two bottles of local wine courtesy of Water Street Wine and Spirits, and more!

Tickets are available for a $5 donation and can be found at KCCH, Knapp and Schlappi, and Keuka Candy Emporium. Winner will be drawn February 10 and notified by phone or email.

11/14/2025

🚣‍♀️ Help Design the 2026 Krossin’ Keuka Poster! 🎨
Even though it is cold outside right now, we are already thinking ahead to July on the lake and another amazing Krossin’ Keuka event.

We are kicking off something fun this year and we would love your creativity.
Krossin’ Keuka is launching a Poster Design Contest for our next event, and the winning design will become the official poster used to promote this year’s swim and raise awareness for Keuka Comfort Care Home.

Whether you are an artist, a doodler, a swimmer, a volunteer, or simply someone who loves Keuka Lake and wants to support KCCH, this is your chance to

Show off your creative talent

Help us spread the word about this important fundraiser

See your artwork shared all around the community

👉 Contest details and how to enter
Visit: https://krossinkeuka.org/poster

Please share this link with friends, family, students, and anyone who might enjoy being part of this. The more designs we receive, the more energy and visibility we bring to Krossin’ Keuka and to the mission of Keuka Comfort Care Home.

Thank you for all you do to support our swimmers, our volunteers, and most of all, the residents and families served by KCCH. I cannot wait to see the designs that come in.

Calling artists, students, and community members to design the official poster for our annual swim across Keuka Lake benefitting Keuka Comfort Care Home. The winning design will be showcased on our website, at the event, and across promotional materials.  Please read offical Disclosure and Agreemen...

10/23/2025

Poster Contest Announced for Krossin’ Keuka 2026!

Krossin’ Keuka is inviting artists, students, and community members to participate in a poster design contest for the 2026 swim across Keuka Lake. The winning design will become the official poster for this annual community event and will be featured on the Krossin’ Keuka website, at the swim itself, and on promotional materials.

The winner will receive one free registration for the 2026 event, recognition on the official poster, acknowledgment on the Krossin’ Keuka website, and a special announcement at the swim.

For full contest details — including design requirements, submission instructions, and examples of past posters — please visit https://krossinkeuka.org/poster This site is the best place to get all the information needed to create and submit a successful poster, including a checklist of required elements. Submissions must be received no later than noon on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

“Krossin’ Keuka is a beloved tradition that brings our community together in support of Keuka Comfort Care Home,” said Anne Killen, co-chair of the event. “The poster contest is a creative way for people to get involved while helping us promote the event and the important work of Keuka Comfort Care Home.”

The annual Krossin’ Keuka swim raises critical funds to support Keuka Comfort Care Home, which provides compassionate end-of-life care for residents of Yates County and surrounding communities.

For more information and to view past posters, visit https://krossinkeuka.org/