DemoFest - June 22 - 24, 2012

Try out the latest whitewater kayaks and canoes at DemoFest, Zoar Outdoor’s 3-day whitewater event held every June on the Deerfield River in Massachusetts.

Free instruction from top paddlers, demos of the hottest whitewater boats on the market and hardcore paddling videos - it’s all at the 8th annual DemoFest at Zoar Outdoor. The manufacturers that we represent will provide the latest whitewater kayaks and canoes for you to demo at no charge. Manufacturer representatives, pro paddlers, Team Z and Zoar Outdoor instruction staff will teach free mini clinics.

On Saturday evening, join us for a barbeque and a feature presentation on the big screen. You may even find a bargain on your favorite boat or piece of equipment. The full line of boats from Dagger, Esquif, Jackson Kayak, Liquidlogic, Mad River Canoe, Pyranha and Wave Sport will be available for demo as well as paddles from Werner Paddles and AT.

If you would like to demo a new kayak or canoe and get some free instruction from some of the best paddlers in the country, mark your calendar for DemoFest- June 22 - 24, 2012.

Click here for descriptions of mini-clinics

Below is a sample of the weekend from 2011. We will be posting 2012 information soon!

Friday, 6/24	Event	Location
8:00 - 9:00 AM	Free Continental Breakfast for all participants	Zoar Outdoor - The Outfitters Shop
8:00 - 8:45 AM	Registration (waivers) and breakfast at Outfitter's Shop. Proceed to site for mini-clinic check in. Limited space available for the mini-clinics. Walk-ins welcome but get first choice by pre-registering for mini-clinics by calling 800-532-7483. All boat demos are first come, first served and can not be reserved ahead of time. Boat Demos are available for mini-clinics or no more than 2 hrs. If you need wetsuit, booties or paddling jacket you must check-in at the Outfitter's Shop (We will not have them available at the site) Pre-orders for lunches and Saturday night BBQ can be done at the Outfitter's Shop for $8.50 each. We can't take money at the DemoFest site.	Zoar Outdoor - The Outfitters Shop
8:30 - 9:30 AM	Registration, Check-in for mini-clinics and boat demos at DemoFest site	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
9:15 - 9:50 AM	Change and prep for mini-clinics including boat outfitting and gear selection	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
10:00 - 4:00 PM	Boat demos available all day. Mini-clinic registration on a space-available basis. All boat demos are first come first served.	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
10:00 - 12 Noon	-Introduction To Whitewater Kayaks - Introduction to Rolling -Balanced Paddler & Edge Control Shake Off the Rust -Fundamentals of Freestyle - FW Essential Skills	various
12:00 - 1:00 PM	Lunch and socializing. Purchase lunch at pre-registration in the morning or by contacting Zoar Outdoor prior to DemoFest.	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
12:30 - 4:00 PM	-Paddle with Team Z and the pros on the Dryway	Dryway - Leaves from Gap site
1:00 - 3:00 PM	- River Rescue Q and A - Paddle with Team Z and the Pros - Basic River Running Combat Rolling	various
Saturday, 6/25	Event	Location
8:00 - 9:00 AM	Free Continental Breakfast for all participants	Zoar Outdoor - The Outfitters Shop
8:00 - 8:45 AM	Registration (waivers) and breakfast at Outfitter's Shop. Proceed to site for mini-clinic check in. Limited space available for the mini-clinics.Walk-ins welcome but get first choice by pre-registering for mini-clinics by calling 800-532-7483. All boat demos are first come, first served and can not be reserved ahead of time. Boat Demos are available for mini-clinics or no more than 2 hrs. If you need wetsuit, booties or paddling jacket you must check-in at the Outfitter's Shop (We will not have them available at the site) Pre-orders for lunches and Saturday night BBQ can be done at the Outfitter's Shop for $8.50 each. We can't take money at the DemoFest site.	Zoar Outdoor - The Outfitters Shop
8:30 - 9:30 AM	Registration for mini-clinics and boat demos at DemoFest site	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
9:15 - 9:50 AM	Change and prep for mini-clinics including boat outfitting and gear selection	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
10:00 - 4:00 PM	Boat demos available all day. Mini-clinic registration on a space-available basis. All boat demos are first come first served.	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
10:00 - 12:00 Noon	-Balanced Paddler and Edge Control -Try a SUP (Stand-up Paddleboard) -Introduction to Rolling -Improve Your Roll -Open Canoeing for Whitewater Kayakers -Stroke Timing and Efficiency	various
12:00 - 1:00 PM	Lunch and socializing. Picnic lunch is available for $8.50/p and should be paid for in advance. We can't take money at the DemoFest site. Purchase lunch at pre-registration or by contacting Zoar Outdoor prior to DemoFest.	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
12:30 - 4:00 PM	-Paddle with Team Z and the Pros on the Dryway Where Do You Play - Dryway	Dryway - leaves from Gap site
1:00 - 3:00 PM	-Mini-Gap Throwdown - Fun Freestyle Competition Paddle Like a Girl with Grace and Finesse - For Men & Women -Smooth Paddling - Using Draws -Zoar Gap with a Plan -Paddle with Team Z and the Pros
5:00 - 6:00 PM	Hot dog and hamburger barbecue, $8.50/p	Zoar Outdoor - East Pavilion
6:30 - 9:00 PM	Featured Presentation: Rush Sturges' film Frontier	Zoar Outdoor - East Pavilion
Sunday, 6/26	Event	Location
8:00 - 9:00 AM	Free Continental Breakfast for all participants	Zoar Outdoor - The Outfitters Shop
8:00 - 8:45 AM	Registration (waivers) and breakfast at Outfitter's Shop. Proceed to site for mini-clinic check in. Limited space available for the mini-clinics.Walk-ins welcome but get first choice by pre-registering for mini-clinics by calling 800-532-7483. All boat demos are first come, first served and can not be reserved ahead of time. Boat Demos are available for mini-clinics or no more than 2 hrs. If you need wetsuit, booties or paddling jacket you must check-in at the Outfitter's Shop (We will not have them available at the site) Pre-orders for lunches and Saturday night BBQ can be done at the Outfitter's Shop for $8.50 each. We can't take money at the DemoFest site.	Zoar Outdoor - The Outfitters Shop
8:30 - 9"30 AM	Registration for mini-clinics and boat demos at DemoFest site	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
9:15-9:50 AM	Change prep for mini-clinics including boat outfitting and gear selection	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Boat demos available all day. Mini-clinic registration on a space-available basis. All boat demos are first come first served.	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	-Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking -Girls Only, Because We Rule! - Kid's Clinic - Beginner, Min. age 10 -Balanced Paddler & Edge Control -Smooth Paddling - Using Draw Strokes -Fundamentals of Freestyle - FW Essential Skills	various
12:00 - 1:00 PM	Lunch and socializing. Picnic lunch is available for $8.50/p and should be paid for in advance. We can't take money at the DemoFest site. Purchase lunch at pre-registration or by contacting Zoar Outdoor prior to DemoFest.	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
12:30 - 4:00 PM	-3-Part Boater Cross- Dryway -Paddle with Team Z and the Pros on the Dryway	Dryway - leaves from Gap site
1:00 - 3:00 PM	-Attainment Race - Bridge to Gap -Working toward self-sufficientcy -Parent/Child River Run - Experience Required -Zoar Gap With A Plan -Paddle with Team Z and the Pros -Stroke Timing and Efficiency - Fun Slalom	various
4:00 - 6:00 PM	Socializing at Zoar Outdoor	Zoar Outdoor

"Once again you all outdid yourselves! I just wanted to thank you all for an outstanding weekend of fun and skil building and the added treat of watching Tino glide around in the Gap. The clinics were great and hanging out with old friends was priceless. Once again the Hummus gets an honorable mention!!"

Jeff