Quarry Springs Park Progressive Paddle Saturday

It’s time to grab a paddle and get ready to enjoy a four course meal unlike any other. The Quarry Springs Park Progressive Paddle Picnic is back for a second year June 24 sponsored by the Colfax Parks and Recreation Auxiliary Board.

“The event is a progressive meal by where the participant experiences a four course meal as they kayak from spot to spot,” board president Kim Seebeck said.

The meal is prepared by Goldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe and Magg Family Catering. Groups of up to 40 guests will depart every 30 minutes from the main board ramp where h’ordeuvres start the meal. They will make an easy paddle to the first stop where salad will be served. As they continue to the second stop, the main course of beef or chicken and a side will be ready. The paddle concludes at the north lake boat ramp where dessert will be served. There will also be adult beverages at different stops throughout the park, and guests will receive three drink tickets along with additional alcohol available for sale.

Live music by Richard Arndt will be playing at the final dessert stop. There, participants and guests can “stay and party” for the rest of the evening.

Kayaks are available for rent from Quarry Springs Outfitter. More information about rentals can be found at quarryspringsoutfitters.com

“It is a fundraiser for the park,” Seebeck said. “We have major improvements occurring including a new ADA dock, electric expansion, installation of water and sewer for future restroom/shower facility and also preliminary work on RV campground sites that will have approximately 40 spots and is targeted to open in 2024.”

In case a rain, June 25 has been selected for an alternate date. If there is bad weather during the event, activities will be moved inside the rental facility building.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.Please email quarryspringspark@gmail.com if a ticket needs to be transfered. There areno ticket refunds.

“We’d like to thank our donors for their contributions to make our park available to so many users throughout the entire year,” Seebeck said.