Featured Events
Sponsors
Kalavida Surf Shop
BC’s original Stand Up Paddleboard shop since 2009 – right here in the sunny Okanagan. Modeled after those quaint n’ quirky surf shop’s you’ll find around the Hawaiian Islands, Kalavida has the look and feel that makes everyone feel welcome. Located right across from Kalamalka Beach with a full Retail SUP/Surf Shop with SUP & Bike Rentals.
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Rail Trail Cafe and Market by Gumtree
Great Coffees, Baked Goods, Lunches and more. Located at the start of the Okanagan Rail Trail, they will keep us fueled up for the whole weekend.
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Original Joes Restaurant – Vernon
After the race, head down to Original Joe’s for great food matched with a lively atmosphere. Located just 5 minutes down Kalamalka Road. They have supported the festival throughout the years.
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Twin Fish Board Co.
Our local SUP brand offers playful shapes for adults and kids. Drenched in eye-catching graphics, their Trek and ATB Inflatables have become the go-to inflatable board in the region.
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Underground Beverages
As a micro-brewery, UnderGround Beverages grew it’s roots in the heart of downtown Vernon BC. With a passion for plant-based liquid refreshments, UnderGround is intrepidly focused on delivering delicious Kombucha and Nitro Coffee to the world. They’ve chosen to package in uncomplicated, sustainable, crushable cans for the family on the run.
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A long time supporter of the Kal Classic. When you shop at Nature’s Fare Markets, you share our love of environmentally friendly and socially just food. You help local organic farmers survive. They know that positive vibes are contagious so they share our laughter, good humour, and a friendly smile in everything they do. Located downtown Vernon.
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Fanatic (UK)
Founded in 1981, Fanatic represents over three decades of history and an ongoing promise to you: to deliver quality, innovation and service. Our reputation as one of the world’s leading watersports brands has been built upon a resolute passion for the products they produce.
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Quickblade
Making Paddles since 1989 Quickblade products are the natural evolution of paddle performance founded on years of competitive racing by Jim Terrell. The signature feature of all Quickblade paddles is excellent performance. A quick catch at the beginning and a clean exit at the end of the stroke prompted the name Quickblade.
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Reef
Now thirty+ years later, the company is thriving as one of the leading surf brands in the world offering footwear for guys, girls and kids. They create authentic and innovative products intended to nurture an incredibly fortunate lifestyle that involves surf, sensuality and a life filled with happiness.
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Blackfish Paddles (Canada)
They design, manufacture & distribute high quality, handcrafted SUP paddles. Their blades and handles are handcrafted in Thailand using the highest quality materials. Our manufacturing processes ensure your paddle will not only look great but will provide an exceptional paddling experience.
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Rip Curl
Rip Curl is one of the world’s leading lifestyle brands for surfing, snowboarding, and more. Find boardshorts, surfboards, wetsuits, jackets, shirts, and other great
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Pura Vida (Costa Rica)
At Pura Vida, giving back has always been at the core of what they do. Every purchase you make helps us to provide sustainable employment to artisan communities, give back to charities, and help protect our planet.
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Caufields Engraving
They are responsible for the amazing awards at the Kal Classic each year and ready to rock the 11th Annual. Look to Caufield’s for a wide range of awards and promotional items.
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BC Government (BC Fairs, Festivals and Events Grant)
People throughout B.C. will be able to enjoy more arts, culture, sports and community occasions as the Province supports more than 680 events.
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Tourism Vernon
Vernon offers more than 100 lakes within a one-hour drive, world-class golf, mountain and wellness resorts, great lakes to paddle, outstanding mountain biking, spectacular farmers’ markets and family-friendly attractions and festivals.
