Acadiana 365's Pick of the Day: Beer and Gear Social Night
Kicking off its Spring Demo Weekend, Pack and Paddle is hosting its first ever Beer and Gear Social Night where Lafayette’s outdoor community will be able to check out booths with Pack and Paddle’s many paddlesports reps to learn about new kayaks and the latest outdoor gear of 2013. Each booth will also have its very own cooler stuffed with local beers. And best of all it’s completely free, if you’re 21 years or older of course. In addition to socializing with Pack and Paddle regulars and local outdoor club members. Guests will also be given a raffle ticket for a drawing for a new Native Ultimate Kayak starting at 7 p.m. There will also be another drawing for door prizes from Pack and Paddle.
The Beer and Gear Social Night is free and open to the public and will be held on Friday, March 8, from 4:30-8 p.m. at Pack and Paddle, located at 601 E. Pinhook Road. For more details visit packpaddle.com.
To find out more on events like this one happening in Lafayette and all around Acadiana, visit Acadiana365.com.
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