Paddlefest
Test drive a new canoe, kayak or SUP at this mammoth show
Looking for a new canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard? Have a hard time making decisions? This might not be the place for you – with more than 1,000 models available to test drive on the Old Forge Public Beach, you can spend all weekend looking for that just-right new ride. The event’s organizer, Mountainman Outdoor Supply Co., says Paddlefest is the biggest on-water sale in the U.S.; it draws about 3,000 people every year to Old Forge, tripling the community’s size. Demos, a photo contest and more also on tap.
At a glance
- Check out the Reel Paddling Film Festival, a collection of 2-5 minute shorts and 20-40 minute features
- Test-paddle fee refunded if you buy a craft at the show
- Accessories, bikes and more also for sale from 75 manufacturers
Address
3132 New York 28
Old Forge
, NY
13420
Links
Phone
(315) 369-6672
Admission
$5/day, adults; free, 12-under
or pay $20 for a weekend pass that includes unlimited test paddling