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Art In The Park

The 3rd Annual “Art in the Park” Fest will run on both afternoons adjacent to ...

Illinois Paddlesports Festival

Don’t Miss the 2013 Illinois Paddlesports Festival! The 5th Annual Illinois Paddlesports Festival will take place on the 2nd WEEKEND IN JUNE, June 8 & 9, 2013 in Aurora’s beautiful Phillips Park on Mastodon Lake.  Free Admission! We pack a lot of paddling fun and action into two full days!  Take a FREE  canoe or Read more…

New at IPF this year…..Beginner and Experienced Paddler Competitions!

The Illinois Paddlesports Festival takes a break from classes from noon to 12:30pm (on both days) and experienced paddlers get the lake to themselves to compete for cash prizes! GOT A ROLL? Whitewater and sea kayakers Roll for Cash and Glory! $10 fee to enter, open to all with a roll. Most complete rolls in Read more…

Meet A New Exhibitor

Balance Solutions Balance Solutions sells “The Paddling Partner” ballast system, a patented, American-made product that improves the handling and maneuverability of sea kayaks.  It can be difficult to concentrate on edging your kayak and learning a new stroke at the same time.  By making the boat less tippy, the Paddling Partner gives users the comfort Read more…

The Latest IPF News!

Instructors needed for IPF/Free Update – IPF is a chance for new paddlers to learn canoeing and kayaking, and a chance for more experienced paddlers and instructors to help them get started. SPECIAL BONUS FOR INSTRUCTORS!  On Friday June 7th, any kayak Instructor who volunteers to teach on either day of IPF can participate in Read more…