Demofest
May 2, 2026
Lake Ahquabi State Park
​On Saturday May 2nd we’ll be hosting Demofest on the beach at Lake Ahquabi State Park. Demofest has been a long standing spring event at CanoeSport. With over 50 different (no repeats!) boats on the beach it is our LARGEST on-water demo of the year (and might be the biggest in the state!) Our knowledgeable staff will be on-site to answer your questions and help you find the perfect vessel for your adventures. Special deals on select models will be available.
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Cost: Free in 2026​​​
Past demos have included boats from the following manufacturers:
(this is a sample list for reference. A more specific boat list will be available in April 2026. If you have special requests please call us (515) 961-6117).
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* Northstar Canoes
* Wenonah Canoes
* Wilderness Systems
* Perception Kayaks
* Eddyline Kayaks
* Native Watercraft
* Current Designs Kayaks
* Nigel Dennis Kayaks
* Bonafide
* Hobie
* Liquid Logic