Paddlefest Offers Kayak and Paddleboard Fun on the Gunpowder River

Ultimate Watersports will be hosting its 15th Annual Chesapeake Bay Paddlefest on Saturday, May 16th from 11AM-4PM. Free intro clinics will be offered for both kayak and stand up paddle boards (SUP). Prior registration for clinics is required and all clinic students must be 13 or older. Many different kayak and SUP brands will be available for demo for free. There will also be live music, and food, snacks and drinks for sale.

The event is free, but there is an admission to enter Gunpowder Falls State Park. The Maryland State Park does charge a $5/person admission fee for guests arriving in vehicles with Maryland tags, and $7/person for vehicles from out-of-state.

For event details and registration, visit http://www.ultimatewatersports.com/about/chesapeake_bay_paddlefest/.

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What to bring:

• Sandals, water shoes, booties or other paddling footwear (Bare feet and flip flops are NOT permitted for any clinic or demo)
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen

Location:

Gunpowder Falls State Park, Hammerman Area

7200 Graces Quarters Rd.

Middle River, MD 21220