PaddleFest 2008

Colorado Kayak Supply hosts a weekend full of on and off river fun! During the day, come for manufacturer demos, boat swap, instructional clinics led by professional instructors, workshops, races and more. At night, stay for the live music, movies, food, beer garden, and fundraising events.

Schedule of Events

All events take place in downtown Buena Vista (Paddlefest Square) and at the Buena Vista Whitewater Park.

Friday, May 16

RMOC Clinics & Instruction throughout the day

Pool Sessions at the Freestanding Event Pool

Dryland Clinics - All ages and ability levels welcome
Including but not limited to:
* Local/National River Issues & Conservation - American Whitewater
* Water Rights Education - American Whitewater
* What's Your Carbon Footprint? GARNA
* Global Warming a Local Issue - GARNA

9 AM-7 PM	Kayak Swap and Storewide Sale at CKS Buena Vista
12-3 PM	Paddle with the Pros
2-5 PM	Free Kayak Demos. Demo Center at event tent.
5:00 PM	RMOC Pro Throwdown
5:30-8 PM	Beer and BBQ at the Square
6-8 PM	Free live music
8-10 PM	Open Air River Flicks

Saturday, May 17

RMOC Clinics & Instruction throughout the day

Pool Sessions at the Freestanding Event Pool

Petting Zoo & Hayrides with Guidestone Farms

Dryland Clinics - All ages and ability levels welcome
Including but not limited to:
* River Health Education - Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
* Traveling Tips for River Tripping & Sea Touring
* Safety on the River
* How to Pack & Paddle for an Expedition
* Yoga for Boaters

9 AM-7 PM	Kayak Swap and Storewide Sale at CKS Buena Vista
10 AM-12 PM	Paddlefest's Think Green River Clean Up
11 AM-2 PM	Paddle with the Pros
2-5 PM	Free Kayak Demos
5-7:30 PM	Beer and BBQ at the Square
6-7:30 PM	Live music
8 PM	River Flicks & American Whitewater Raffle and Fundraiser

Sunday, May 18

RMOC Clinics & Instruction throughout the day

Dryland Clinics - All ages and ability levels welcome

9 AM-5 PM	Kayak Swap and Storewide Sale at CKS Buena Vista
11 AM -2 PM	Paddle with the Pros
10 AM -2 PM	Free Kayak Demos