PADDLETOPIA PADDLEBOARD FESTIVAL

SURF'S UP! SURFSIDE'S PADDLEBOARD AND FITNESS FESTIVAL MAKES A SPLASH THIS NOVEMBER

SURFSIDES'S TOURIST BOARD PRESENTS: PADDLETOPIA PADDLEBOARD FESTIVAL

SURFSIDE, Fla. - Surfside's Paddletopia Paddleboard Festival is back for its fourth and first ever fall edition on Saturday, Nov. 12 and Sunday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 96th Street waterfront park. The two-day event will usher in the fall season with health and fitness activities for the whole family.

The weekend-long festivity will include complimentary paddleboard and kayak rental to cruise along the bay, fitness classes designed for all levels, live music, light snacks, arts and crafts, games and more.

Here is a look at the schedule:

• 10 a.m. Community Yoga Saturday + Sunday (BYO mat/towel)

• Saturday 11 am Zumba

• Ice cream social on Saturday

• Noon Saturday - The Wave Silent Disco for an outdoor guided community dance journey

• Live music by Bofre band Sunday

• Blender Bike smoothies

• Chair massages by Surfside Chiropractic

• Healthy snacks and giveaways by Plum Market

• Free book swap

• Local Vendors Flea Market

• Art activities

• Metallic tattoos

• Bubble soccer & more

Presented by the Surfside Tourist Board, the Town expects to welcome tourists, visitors, residents and members of the community to the event. Paddletopia is the first paddleboarding festival of its kind, it incorporates one of the best assets of living in Surfside which are our proximity to the water and sunshine year-round.

The festival is produced by Sara Liss, a local resident, journalist and event producer. Liss has a long history of partnering with the Town and producing family-friendly events designed to encourage conscious living and a healthy lifestyle.

"Paddletopia is a wonderful event aimed at encouraging the community to try new activities they may not otherwise be exposed to," said Liss. "Paddleboarding and kayaking are unique methods of enjoying our natural resources up-close in an immersive way."

Starting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tourists, visitors and residents of all ages will get the chance to participate in different activations catering to everyone's liking. For those new to paddleboarding, experts will be on hand to provide tips.

"There will be a component for both youth and adults to enjoy a weekend learning innovative ways of taking care of their mind, body and well-being," said Liss. "All community members are invited to participate and join in on the fun."

Paddletopia is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.townofsurfsidefl.gov or follow the Tourist Bureau on social media @VisitSurfside.

Location

96th Street Park

9580 Bay Drive

Surfside, FL 33154

**Tickets are not needed to participate. Attendees who register will receive a free Visit Surfside gift while supplies last.