Backwoods Paddlesports at Panther Island Rentals is kicking off the summer paddling season with a paddling festival at Panther Island Pavilion with free kayak and paddleboard demos. Enjoy half-price kayak, paddleboard, and canoe rentals; live music; food;beer; and a 9-hole disc golf course.
9 to 9:30 a.m. - Open 5K SUP Race/Paddle registration
9:40 a.m. - Race/Paddle safety meeting
10 a.m. - Open 5K SUP Race/Paddle start
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Free kayak and SUP demos with Hobie, BOTE, and Jarvis
12 to 6 p.m. - Burgers and Beer from Flying Saucer and Martin House Brewery
1 to 5 p.m. - Live music from Blackland River Devils
6 p.m. - event ends
more info at www.backwoodspaddlesports.com