CKS is excited to announce CKS Paddlefest 2026, May 21st-25th. Paddlefest is the Memorial Weekend kick-off to summer fun in Chaffee County, Colorado. CKS Paddlefest is the interactive, hands-on experience of the year providing endless opportunities to shop and demo 2026 paddle gear, choose from a host of on-water, kayak and stand-up-paddleboard (SUP) workshops, competitions, spectating events, and chances to talk to industry experts about this year’s best new gear! Paddlefest hosts professional and amateur kayak and SUP competitions; river clinics and workshops; and is a weekend of music, parties and fun-filled celebration of spring outdoor activities in Colorado. CKS Paddlefest is an event to benefit the Friends of the Buena Vista River Park.
