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🌊🔥 Tri-Lakes Smokin’ Showdown & Palmer Paddle 🔥🌊
Get ready for one of the most fun and unique summer events in the Tri-Lakes area! The Tri-Lakes Smokin' Showdown and Palmer Paddle returns to beautiful Palmer Lake on August 1, bringing together friendly competition, live music, local businesses, delicious barbecue, and plenty of family fun.
🏄 Cheer on paddleboard racers as they compete across multiple divisions, from young paddlers to seasoned pros, including the crowd-favorite Paddles and Paws category where participants paddle alongside their four-legged friends.
🚣♂️ Marvel at creativity and hilarity during the Ridiculous Things That Float Competition, where teams launch their homemade floating contraptions and attempt to stay afloat long enough to impress the judges and entertain the crowd.
🎵 Enjoy live music from Colorado favorite Grizzly Gopher, keeping the energy high throughout the afternoon.
🛍️ Explore the Local Business Market
🔥 Follow the aroma of championship barbecue as talented pitmasters battle it out in the Smokin’ Showdown cook-off, all leading up to the exciting awards ceremony and winner announcements.
Whether you're competing, shopping, cheering, dancing, or simply soaking up a beautiful day at Palmer Lake, there's something for everyone. Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and community spirit for a day packed with fun, laughter, and hometown pride.
Paddle. Float. Smoke. Celebrate.
Join us at Palmer Lake and help make waves while supporting great local causes!
🎟️ Register to compete or learn more at TriLakesSmokinShowdown.com.
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