Families or individuals looking thinking about getting into kayaking, along with those who are already passionate about the sport, might want to head to L.L. Bean in Freeport June 21-22 for the company’s 27th annual PaddleSports Festival.

This year’s event will feature a variety of waterfront activities at the L.L. Bean Paddling Center including a free ocean-side cookout, free boat testing of kayaks and canoes, and the chance to speak with industry vendors and experts.

In addition, there will be live bluegrass music, GPS treasure hunts and crafts for the kids. L.L. Bean’s Outdoor Discovery Schools will offer 90-minute kayak tours of Casco Bay for just $29.

Space on the tours is limited. Call 888-552-3261 to reserve a spot.

At the L.L. Bean Campus of Stores in downtown Freeport, clinics and demonstrations are scheduled, and special promotions will be staged all weekend long.

On June 21, a free concert featuring Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Sporting clays championship set

Silverton Sporting Ranch in Canaan will host the Maine State Sporting Clays Championship June 27-29. The event is expected to attract nearly 100 participants from 10 states.

Several of the events this year will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Bangor. The Ronald McDonald House has a long tradition of partnering with the Kids & Clays program, which is being brought to Maine.

For more information, go to www.silvertonsportingranch.com.

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