Paddlefest
EVENT CANCELLED
LAKE PLEASANT PADDLEFEST 2020
SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH 8AM - 5PM
Lake Pleasant Regional Park - North Entrance to Fireman's Cove
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
Morristown, AZ 85342
(602) 506-9556
Location: Off Hwy 74 (Carefree Hwy) at MP 19, follow signs from the main entrance off Castle Hot Springs Road to the north entrance of Lake Pleasant to Fireman’s Cove.
This event is fun for the whole family. Come out to Fireman's Cove and enjoy a day full of all things paddlesports. Test out different types of paddlecrafts, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy some live music. You won't want to miss this!
Bring your family and friends to this fun event! The only cost is the fees to enter the park. From 8am to 5pm, come out to Fireman’s Cove to try out all sorts of fun paddlecrafts. There will be sit-in and sit-on-top kayaks, canoes, Hobie pedal kayaks and other paddle crafts for you to try. This fun day will include paddling demos, contests, live music, food truck vendors, and other fun paddling related activities. Clothing that can get wet and water shoes are recommended. Life vests must be worn at the event when on the water. You may bring your own life vest (recommended), or the event will have loaner life vest at the loaner life vest fitting station. Bring cash for food and come enjoy a fun filled day on the water. It’s a blast, so don’t miss this event!
Who can attend? Anyone, so bring your family and friends! Life-vests are provided and required for water recreation participation. Bring your water clothes and plan on getting wet!
What is the cost? Only the $7 per vehicle and $2 paddle craft (if bringing your own) park entry fee, includes the event to try out demo watercraft in the cove and to join the fun activities. There is a ½ hour limit on trying each paddle craft.
Make sure to wear a swim suit or clothes you can get wet. Bring a life vest if you have one, if not the event will provide loaner life vest for people on the water. Don’t forget your water, sunscreen, hat, sun glasses, money for food, and shoes you can get wet. Bring your family and friends for a fun time trying out all sorts of fun paddle craft! Follow the “Paddle Fest” signs once close to the park.
If you plan to camp, please arrive early on Friday, space is limited. Fireman’s Cove is located just inside the north entrance to Lake Pleasant Regional Park. From Carefree Highway, head north on Castle Hot Springs Road past the main entrance to the stop sign and turn right to enter the park.
Schedule
Time |
Activity |
6:00AM |
Motorless Fishing Derby at Lake Pleasant – Call Lowergear for details. Sign-in/start is at Castle Creek Boat Ramp Area. Derby last for about six hours starting around 6am. Awards at Paddlefest Event. For details go to: https://www.lowergear.com/kayak-fishing-tournaments, or call Lowergear at 480-348-8917. |
8AM - 5PM |
“TRY OUT A PADDLE CRAFT”
- Shoreline booths for free demo rides on kayaks, canoes, Hobie pedal craft, stand up paddleboards, and rafts. You must stay inside Fireman’s Cove with demo paddle craft, and there is a ½ hour limit use per each paddle craft.
- Start of the “Build-a-Boat” Contest – A very fun activity! (Outdoor Adventure Centers) Family or Friend teams make a boat out of provided materials anytime between 8am and 2pm, and then one member has to paddle it against the competition at 3pm, great fun!
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9AM-5PM |
Music by Darron Weston and the Gang - On two stages this year! Throughout the day (darrontheguitarguy.com)
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All Day |
Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard (River Bound Sports) |
8AM |
Kayak Paddle Tour around Helm Island (First 10 people, see Desert Breeze Tours) |
9AM |
Locomotion Race #1 – A hoot! (Details see Outdoor Adventure Centers) |
10AM |
Daring Adventures Poker Paddle – Help and have fun! Chip in and help Daring Adventures Program which supports people with disabilities through kayaking and other outdoor adventure opportunities. See the Daring Adventures booth for details!
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10AM |
Kayak Paddle Tour around Helm Island - First 10 people, see Desert Breeze Tours |
10AM |
Paddlefit Activity - See Desert Lotus Paddle Boards |
11AM |
Paddleboard Yoga - See Desert Lotus Paddle Boards |
11:30AM |
How to Plan a Kayaking Expedition - BOW South Expeditions |
11:30AM |
Locomotion Race #2 – Crazy fun! - Details see Outdoor Adventure Centers |
12PM |
Scavenger Hunt Paddle – A funny challenge! - Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
12PM |
Kayak Paddle Tour around Helm Island - First 10 people, see Desert Breeze Tours |
1PM |
Paddlefit Activity - See Desert Lotus Paddle Boards |
2PM |
Locomotion Race #3 – Last chance! - Details see Outdoor Adventure Centers |
2PM |
Paddleboard Yoga - See Desert Lotus Paddle Boards |
2PM |
Kayak Paddle Tour around Helm Island - First 10 people, see Desert Breeze Tours |
2:30PM |
Kayak Paddle Tour around Helm Island - Desert Breeze |
3PM |
The Fun “Build-A-Boat” Races! - Outdoor Adventure Centers |
3:30PM |
How to Prep and Pack Food for a Kayak Camping Trip - BOW South Expeditions |
4PM |
Kayak Paddle Tour around Helm Island - First 10 people, see Desert Breeze Tours
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5PM |
All Demo Paddle Craft must return to shore. |
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Paddlefest Booths and Sponsors
- Ability 360 Sports and Fitness Center
- Advanced Elements Kayaks - Inflatable kayaks and more
- Arizona Game and Fish Department Paddle Sports and Safety Education
- Bow South Kayaking Expeditions
- Costa Sunglasses - See your adventures more clearly
- Daring Adventures - Adventures for people with disabilities
- Darron Weston Guitar Entertainment (darrontheguitarguy.com)
- Desert Breeze Kayaking Tours - Exciting supported kayak tours
- Desert Lotus Paddle Boards - Rentals and yoga
- Desert Snow - Fun foods to enjoy
- Desert River Kayak Outfitters - Paddle trips, kayaks and paddle board rentals
- Dutch Oven Cooking - Enjoying cooking while on a paddle trip
- Free Fall Paddles - Getting you to where you want to go
- Go Paddle AZ "SUP and Kayak Lake Pleasant" Rentals, Tours, Lessons, SUP Yoga, Fitness and Special Events
- Just Add Water Paddlers Meetup
- Kayak Arizona Meet Up - We Luv to Yak!
- Lowergear Outdoors - Your Hobie kayak dealer, kayak rentals, and paddle gear
- Luv 2 Stand Up Paddle - Sales and tours
- Malibu Kayaks - Gliding to new adventures
- Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department Paddling Program
- Old Town Canoes and Kayaks - Helping you find your adventure
- Outdoor Adventure Centers - Kayak and paddleboard rentals, guided trips and outdoor adventure team building
- Paddle Arizona Meetup
- Phoenix Kayak Club Meetup
- REI (Recreation Equipment Incorporated) - Paddling gear and clothing
- Riverbound Sports Paddle Company - Paddleboards, inflatable kayaks, rentals, sales, lessons, paddleboard fitness and yoga classes, tours
- Riverproof - NRS dealer with sales, rentals and repairs. We carry Maravia and Aire rafts as well as Jack's plastic gear.
- Southern Arizona Paddlers Club
- U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - Boating and paddling safety
Here's what you missed at PADDLEFEST in the past!