Sierra South Kern River Event Calendar

Click Here for New Boats that are on Sale!

If you will be visiting the Kern River please also see The Kern River and Around the Kern sections of our web site.

March 16

Sierra South Kayaking
Classes & Raft Trips Begin!
Sierra South: 800-457-2082

March 23 - March 31

Sierra South
Class 2-3 Guide School

This Guide School is for those who would like to guide the Lickety Split section of the Upper Kern River for Sierra South’s rafting season.
Sierra South: 800-457-2082

April 6-7

Sierra South Spring Sale &
Free Whitewater Kayak Demo

Come join us as we kick off the whitewater season with our Spring Sale. Great time to get new boats and gear at great savings. Sale lasts for this weekend only! Some restrictions apply to demoing kayaks
Sierra South: 760-376-3745

April 7-9

Gold Medal Kayaking Camp #1

This is a 3-day spring whitewater instructional program designed for all skill levels and taught by National Team Kayaking coach Bob Campbell and other world-class kayakers.
Click Here to Reserve
Sierra South: 800-457-2082

April 11-13

Gold Medal Kayaking Camp #2

This is a 3-day spring whitewater instructional program designed for all skill levels and taught by National Team Kayaking coach Bob Campbell and other world-class kayakers.
Click Here to Reserve
Sierra South: 800-457-2082

April 15-17

Gold Medal Kayaking Camp #3

This is a 3-day spring whitewater instructional program designed for all skill levels and taught by National Team Kayaking coach Bob Campbell and other world-class kayakers.
Click Here to Reserve
Sierra South: 800-457-2082

April 20-21, 2013

49th Kern River Festival
TJ Slalom, Downriver, Brush Creek Races & Hooligan Boat Parade
Kern Valley River Council: 818-340-3083 Web Site: kernfestival.com
E-mail: festival@kvrc.org

May 4-5

Boater's Rescue Course

This two-day comprehensive course is designed for Class II and above kayakers, rafters, canoeists, and open-toppers that want to learn specifics of river rescue. More...

Click Here to Reserve
Sierra South: 800-457-2082

TBA

Sierra South
Class 4 Guide School

This Guide School is for those who would like to work on the more demanding Class 4 sections of the Upper Kern for Sierra South’s 2011 rafting season. More...
Sierra South: 800-457-2082

May & June

"Peak Flow" Contest
Facebook
Guess the Date, Hour and Peak Flow* for the Upper Kern and win bragging rights and a cool prize from Sierra South.
* Peak flow from seasonal snowmelt as measured by the COE gage in Riverside Park. One guess per person. Earliest guess breaks tie. Post your guess on the
Sierra South Facebook page.

May 11-12

Sierra South
Stinky Bootie Trade-In Event

Got some old, stinky, smelly booties? Great! Because it's time for Sierra South's Stinky Bootie Trade-In Event

Click for the Sweet-Smelling Details!

Sierra South Stinky Bootie Trade-In Event

Bring in your old, stinky booties and trade them up for a new pair of comfortable, durable and downright sweet-smelling new Booties or River Shoes. We'll make the deal even sweeter!

Save $20.00 on Booties or River Shoes regularly priced over $100.00
Save $10.00 on Booties or River Shoes regularly priced under $100.00

This is the time of year to take advantage of a good supply of inventory! Here are just a few of the great brands to choose from: Teva, FiveTen, NRS, Astral, Keen, Ahnu, and Vibram Fivefinger

*Trade-ins available for full price and in-stock items only (no special orders)

For more info call 800-457-2082.

June 8

Upper Kern Cleanup

Details to follow.

June 10-16

Kern Guide Appreciation Week
Guides Get 25% Off Purchases*

Kern Guides currently working for Kern River Tours, Whitewater Voyages, Kern River Outfitters, Mountain & River Adventures, Sierra South & Eagle Rafting will receive 25% off any purchases made at Sierra South during this week!

in stock items only. Discounts can not be combined with already discounted items. Discount does not apply to kayaks

For more info call 800-457-2082.

June 17

Camp Whitsett/Sierra South Boyscout Programs Begin

Reserve Camp Whitsett Lickety-Split Raft Trip
Reserve Camp Whitsett Lickety-Blaster Raft Trip
Reserve Camp Whitsett Merit Badge Combo

Reserve online or call 800-457-2082.

July 6

Sierra South
Independence Day Hot Dog Feed

Hot Dogs!
11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Proceeds will go toward a youth organization (to be determined).

For more info call 800-457-2082.

July 13

KVRC Lower Kern River Cleanup

The 10th Annual Lower Kern River Cleanup.

For more info: kerncleanup@gmail.com.

July 20 & 21

Sierra South's Sizzlin' Summer Sale!

Click Here For Boat Listings and Sale Info
Sierra South: 760-376-3745