paddlesports weekend

Join us for
Activities at our
L.L.Bean Paddling Center on Casco Bay
Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9 | Take a FREE shuttle from our Flagship Store—only 10 minutes away
PADDLESPORTS
WEEKEND
FREEPORT, MAINE
June 7–9, 2013
Saturday only
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fun Family Games and Activities
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Maine State Aquarium Touch Tub
Crabs, urchins and starfish—oh my! Join the Maine State
Aquarium team at their traveling touch tub for an opportunity
to interact with some of Maine’s live intertidal critters. The
MSA staff will be on hand to assist children with handling
the creatures and can answer any questions about our local
marine life.
Saturday & Sunday
10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE Boat Testing*
Test paddle dozens of kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and
canoes for free before you buy. Plus, speak with vendor
representatives about the boats that interest you most.
Minimum age 8. Boat demos for ages 4-7 accompanied by an
adult are also available.
10:30 a.m. Compete in the BIC Stand-Up
Paddleboarding One-Design Challenge*
Grab your friends and participate in this fun race for
all abilities. All competitors will use the same board.
Boards, paddles and PFDs provided for all participants.
Prizes for top finishers. Space is limited, so call today to
register—1·888·552·3261.
SATURDAY ONLY
Meet Seth Wescott
World champion snowboarder and L.L.Bean
testing and design partner, Seth Wescott,
will join racers out on the course and also
be available for autographs following the race.
Bring the whole family and join representatives from Healthy
Hometowns—everyone can participate in these spirited
games and activities.
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Crafts for Kids with
Yay For You! Arts & Events
Your kids will love creating these unique crafts.
SATURDAY: Sea Glass Art
Create a sea glass wire-wrapped pendant.
SUNDAY: Wooden Toy Boat
Make it your own by adding the mast,
sail and painting it your favorite color.
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Music at the Ocean’s Edge
SATURDAY: Lay-Z-Gait Band
This Portland group will make you want to dance with
their exciting swing rhythms and vocals. Distinctive
sounds of the lap steel and fiddle create a uniquely
American music experience.
SUNDAY: Sylvain’s Acadian Aces
Keep the Cajun flame alive in old Acadie with
an energetic brand of raw, rootsy Cajun music.
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Delicious Food Available
Enjoy fresh sandwiches and snacks—all proceeds
to benefit the Boy Scouts of America, Fire Explorer
Post 60 of Freeport. Plus, stay hydrated with
complimentary water.
*Appropriate water apparel and footwear are strongly recommended for all water activities.
· FREE Boat Testing on Casco Bay
· Explore a Huge Selection of Boats
· Live Music, Games and Family Fun
See the L.L.Bean
Bootmobile
enter on Casco Bay
shuttle from our Flagship Store—only 10 minutes away
See what’s happening
At Our Freeport Campus
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SUNDAY: 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
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accessories at our Bike, Boat & Ski Store
wildlife and local history. Minimum age 8. 17 or under
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Test your skill with the
L.L.Bean Boot Toss
and other fun games.
PADDLESPORTS
WEEKEND
FREEPORT, MAINE
June
7–9, 2013
Take a break at the Coffee by Design
coffee bar on the lower level. Or, enjoy
a delicious soup, salad or sandwich at
the 1912 Café. Both are conveniently
located inside our Flagship Store.
All activities are free unless
otherwise noted. For more information,
visit llbean.com/freeport
Activities and times are subject to change
or cancellation without notice. Please call
877·755·2326 for updates.
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Buy a car rack
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Product vendors will be
on-hand all weekend to
answer your questions
about specific products,
and how to use them
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Buy a car rack
system or component
and we’ll install it
for FREE!
Product vendors will be
on-hand all weekend to
answer your questions
about specific products,
and how to use them
to your advantage.
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· Explore a Huge Selection of Boats
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