About Us

The Mission of the Penn Cove Water Festival Association is to continue an annual revival of the historic Coupeville Water Festival by bringing families together to enjoy Native American canoe racing, entertainment, crafts and culture and by giving them a chance to learn about, appreciate, and protect the environment in which we all live.

Organization Chart

Board of Directors

President – Richard Knodel
Vice President - Vacant
Secretary – Gary Piazzon
Treasurer - - Bill Nestlerode
Native American Advisor – Tony Cladusbid
Event Planner - Nora Durand (VACANT 10/18/2026)
Angella McAlister
Mike Champion
Michele McEuen
Vivian Rogers Decker
Vicky Reyes

Child wearing traditional Native dancing outfit

Festival Leads

Arts & Crafts Vendors Lead - VACANT
Bread Committee Lead - Vivian Rogers Decker
Canoe Race Tribal Liaison - Susan Berta
Educational Exhibitors - Julie Winger
Facebook - Susan Berta/Michelle Cladusbid
Food Vendors - Vicky Reyes
Hospitality - Vivian Rogers Decker
Information Booth - Michele McEuen
Merchandise - Michele McEuen
Operations/Logistics Lead - Richard Knodel
Operations/Facilities - VACANT
Parking - Mike Champion
Performers - Lou Labombard
Public Awareness - VACANT
Publicity - VACANT
Race & Canoe Safety Coordinator - Gary Piazzon
Radio Communication - Michael Sousa
Signs - Mosa Neis
Surveys - Vicky Reyes
Youth Activities - Angella McAlister
Volunteer Coordinator - Michelle Cladusbid

Volunteer Dispatcher - VACANT
Website Design - Raven Vick
Web Administrator - Mike Champion

Want to Get Involved?

The Penn Cove Water Festival couldn't happen without the help of Volunteers.

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