The 4th Annual Northwest Paddling Festival, a two-day celebration of paddle sports for sea kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah will be expanded to two days this year, May 9 and 10.

It’s the largest event of its kind in the Pacific Northwest bringing paddle sport retailers, manufacturers and athletes together in one location. For expert paddlers or those looking to try sea kayaking or stand-up paddling for the first time, the Northwest Paddling Festival is the place to be to get started for a summer on the water.

The festival will feature and open-air market with more than 60 vendors showcasing the latest canoes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, paddling equipment, accessories and gear.

There will be 45-minute sea kayak tours along the park’s wetland area every 15 minutes by guides from Alki Kayak Tours, Kayak Academy and REI Outdoor school. A 30-minute SUP intro on-water classes, will leave the beach every 30 minutes. In addition, The Northwest Paddling Challenge, a six-mile race and two-mile for kayaks and SUPs will be held.

Parking is available at Lake Sammamish State Park using a Washington State Discover Pass. A one-day pass is $10 or an annual pass is available for $30. Passes can be purchased at the park entrance. Passes are also available online or at select retailers for an additional handling fee.

The event is free to the public to attend. Canoes, kayaks and SUPs can be demo’d at the event from the beach for a $7 fee.

Friday the festival is from 2-7 p.m. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.