CKS Paddlefest 2014
River flows are up and everyone is getting ready to head out to Buena Vista for an incredible weekend of kayaking, SUP, rafting, music, food and fun at CKS Paddlefest 2014- May 23 – 26 ! The Colorado Kayak Supply CKS PAddlefest has been a Memorial Day Weekend favorite for several years now in Chaffe County bringing people in from all over the state to demo equipment, learn new skills, swap gear, compete, enjoy great beer and music. All of this fun has been designed to also help the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chaffee County (BGCCC) and the Buena Vista Optimist Club. The combined goal is to raise funds and awareness for local youth throughout the event.
Bring your friends, bring your family and definitely bring your kids if you have a few of those too! PaddleFest is an interactive, hands on experience to prepare you and your family for the next on water adventure. This event brings thousands of newbies and enthusiasts from around the region to learn, share, watch and celebrate what paddling has to offer. The venue has multiple locations including a flat-water demo center, on water education, river competitions, multi-sport races, free demos, and several other non-paddling and family oriented events centered on “all ages” participation.
Everything begins on Friday and runs through Monday so make it a good long weekend. Here is the schedule:
FRIDAY MAY 23
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM – CKS Storewide Sale – 327 East Main St. (CKS Retail Store Location in Buena Vista, CO).
3:00 -6:00 PM – B.V. Pro Kayak Comp. Qualifying Round
6:00 PM – BV FUN Raft Race
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Paddles and Pints Happy Hour
4:00-5:00 PM – Power Happy Hour Join Natali Zollinger, from Natilus SUP, based in Moab, Utah, for an on-water power happy hour. This 1-hr class is a SUP exercise extravaganza that is both challenging and fun. At the Town Pond (McPhelemy Park)
5:00 PM-10:00 PM – Live Music at the South Main River Park
10pm – close Late Night Music – Keep the party going at the Asian Palate w/ the Durango Funk Allstars
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SATURDAY MAY 24
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM CKS Storewide Sale at E. Main St Retail Location (327 E. Main St.).
9:00 PM – 5:00 PM Boat and Bike Swap at CKS 327 E Main St.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM On Water Educational Courses and Pool Sessions with RMOC
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM– BV Amateur-Open Kayak at the Buena Vista River Park in South Main.
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM – SUP TRANSITION: Flatwater to River class at the Town Pond (McPhelemy Park)
9:00 AM – Community Dog Walk – Meet at Gone to the Dogs on E. Main in BV.
9:00 AM – 10:30 PM– SUP Fitness with Nikki Gregg
10:00 AM – SUP Yoga For Paddlers
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – SUP Stroke & Maneuvers With Dan Gavere – meets at RMOC booth next to CKS.
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Whitewater Kayaking Demo Center
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – SUP and Flatwater Kayaking Demo Center
11:00AM – 3:00PM Intro to Kids Kayaking – Town Pond (McPhelemy Park) (every hour on the hour)
NOON – 2:00 PM – Boardworks Badfish Surf Expo at The South Main Downtown Boat Ramp
NOON- 6:00 PM– BV Pro Kayaking Comp
3pm-5pm – Children’s Bouldering Comp at the South Main boulders.
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Paddles and Pints Happy Hour
6:00 PM – SUP-Hill-Downhill
5:00 PM-10:00 PM – Live Music at the South Main River Park
10pm – close Late Night Music – Keep the party going at the Asian Palate w/ DJ Dustin Urban
*Subject to change based on water flows and weather.
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SUNDAY MAY 25
8:00 AM – Spirit Trail Runs and Walks (Registration 7:00 AM)
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM– CKS Storewide Sale. 327 E. Main St Retail Location.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM– Boat & Bike Swap at CKS. 327 E Main St. Retail Store Location.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – On-Water Educational Courses and Pool Sessions with RMOC
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM – SUP TRANSITION: Flatwater to River class at the Town Pond (McPhelemy Park)
10:00 AM – SUP Yoga For Paddlers
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – SUP Stroke & Maneuvers With Dan Gavere – meets at RMOC booth next to CKS.
10:00 AM – Yucca Classic Disc Golf Tournament
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Whitewater Kayaking Demo Center at the Buena Vista River Park in South Main.
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – SUP and Flatwater Kayaking Demo Center
11:00AM – 3:00PM Intro to Kids Kayaking – Town Pond (McPhelemy Park) (every hour on the hour)
11:00AM – 3:00PM Intro to Kids SUP – Town Pond (McPhelemy Park) (every hour on the hour)
12 HIGH NOON – Rule the Roost
NOON – 2:00 PM – Boardworks Badfish Surf Expo at The South Main Downtown Boat Ramp
NOON-2:30 PM– SUP Techniques to Promote Paddling Efficiency and Prevent Injury w/ Nikki Gregg
NOON – 3:00 – X-Plore Games: A GPS Scavenger Hunt for Parents and Kids (McPhelemy Park) (every hour on the hour)
2pm-4pm – Bouldering Comp at the South Main boulders.
2 PM – Kids, Kayaks and Groovers – Oh My! Float (2pm), Family Dinner (6pm), Slideshow (8pm).
3:00 PM – Buoy Bonanza McPhelemy Park
4:30 PM – Youth Pond Slalom Race – A FUN kayak, SUP or canoe race for beginning and intermediate level paddlers. McPhelmee Pond.
5pm-8pm– Live Music, Food, and Guest Speakers – Bring the entire family to the South Main River Parkfor an evening of great music, food and drinks.
6:00 PM – Kids, Kayaks and Groovers – Oh My! Float (2pm), Family Dinner (6pm), Slideshow (8pm).
*Subject to change based on water flows and weather.
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MONDAY MAY 26
9am-5pm – CKS Storewide Sale at E. Main St Retail Location.
9:00-10:00 AM – Power Happy Hour Join Natali Zollinger, from Natilus SUP, based in Moab, Utah, for an on-water power happy hour. This 1-hr class is a SUP exercise extravaganza that is both challenging and fun. At the Town Pond (McPhelemy Park)
11am-2pm – Race to the Grill River Runner’s Race to the Grill
Yup! Now this is an awesome Colorado mounain town event and we look forward to getting there. Make plans and get out on the river.
~Mtn Town Views
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