Topic: Palmerfest 2008

[GrahameH]

Sold Out
Come to the CdB Palmers Weekend (the weekend after) and avoid the crowds!

[GrahameH]

Palmer Fest is now 86 per cent sold out, only 47 spots remaining. Registration ends May 2nd. Register now...

[PatB]

I'll be going! My first Palmer Fest... looking forward to it!

[GrahameH]

Get your registration in soon if you have not done so already!

[RP]

Thanks Grahame!  I'm on it.   

[GrahameH]

I don't think that their online registration is up and running yet.  Paper registration is possible now.
http://www.rapidmedia.com/files/palmer_fest/2008_Palmer_Fest_Registration_Form.pdf

[RP]

Have you guys registered yet?  I can't seem to find the link on their page. 

[GrahameH]

I'm planning on staying at Jessup's so Sadie can come along too

[windowshade]

Yup, I'm going!

Paul

[carine]

is anyone thinking of going?
Carine

[GrahameH]

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=palmers+rapids&sll=45.512121,-77.972717&sspn=0.204497,0.609741&ie=UTF8&ll=45.328534,-77.537556&spn=0.003206,0.009527&t=h&z=17


Victoria Day Long-weekend

May 16, 17 and 18, 2008

REGISTRATION OPEN EARLY JANUARY - it fills up quick, so register with www.rapidmedia.com early to get a spot.
 
What is Palmer Fest?

Palmer Fest is Ontario?s premier whitewater canoe and kayak festival, presented by Rapid Media and hosted at the Paddler Co-op Boathouse. Palmer Fest is a laid-back social, instructional and fun long weekend of river paddling, clinics, on-water canoe and kayak demos, camping, music and whitewater films.

Saturday and Sunday there will be whitewater kayak, open canoe and C1 clinics as well as daycare so that parents can escape to the water for the action. In addition to the intro to advanced freestyle, slalom and river running kayak clinics, Palmer Fest is proud to present the popular Single Blade Symposium 4 and special solo and tandem canoe and kayak women?s clinics.

On Saturday evening there is a paddlers? social including catered barbecue, a special presentation by paddling legend Ken Ford followed by the best whitewater films from the 2008 Reel Paddling Film Festival World Tour, vendor exhibits and live music 'til midnight with the Rapid Palmers opening for the, to be announced, headlining band (to be released closer to the festival date for security reasons).

Beautiful Palmer Rapids is where Palmer Fest takes place and it has beginner-friendly class I-III sections of whitewater. Not far away are the Upper, Middle and Lower sections of the Madawaska River (including Hass Hole), a run on the Bonnechere River and the mighty Ottawa River - all within an hour?s drive of the Palmer Fest site.

Your Registration Fee Includes:

Camping at Paddler Co-op Boathouse?Friday and Saturday night (see registration fees for this option, limited space, register now)
-Saturday night catered dinner
-Sunday morning continental breakfast
-All Palmer Fest, Single Blade Symposium 4 and special women's clinics
-Extensive canoe and kayak test paddling/demos
-Daycare services during the Saturday and Sunday clinics
-An evening of the best whitewater films from the 2008 Reel Paddling Film Festival World Tour
-Live bands?The Rapid Palmers and Uncle Sparks
-Free shuttle service between campsites on Saturday night, provided by Trailhead Ottawa (so you don?t have to drive between Jessup?s and the Paddler Co-op Boathouse the night of the party)