22nd Annual Paddling Film Festival
Co-Presented by Flathead Rivers Alliance & Montana Kayak Academy
O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish, MT
Thursday, April 29, 2027
Doors Open: 5:30 PM | 🎬 Films: 7:00–9:00 PM
Tickets
$15 Advance Online (online closes Noon on April 29)
$20 At the Door (starting at 5:30 PM on April 29)
Online ticket sales will close at NOON on the day of event. Tickets will be available at the door for $20.
Kick off paddling season with an evening of adventure, inspiration, and river community! Flathead Rivers Alliance and Montana Kayak Academy are proud to co-host the 22nd Annual Paddling Film Festival, an international adventure film tour showcasing the world’s best paddling films of the year.
Join us early! Doors open at 5:30 PM for:
Refreshments and river chats in the lobby
FRA & MKA booths with merch and program info
Raffle ticket sales for epic prizes
Learn about 2027 volunteer events and programs
Films begin promptly at 7:00 PM
This annual event is a fundraiser supporting the nonprofit missions of:
Flathead Rivers Alliance
Supporting and enhancing the outstanding and remarkable Three Forks of the Flathead River; ensuring access and enjoyment for all while developing the next generation of river stewards.
www.flatheadrivers.org
Montana Kayak Academy
Providing free, certified whitewater kayak instruction to youth, while instilling confidence, respect, and river stewardship.
www.montanakayakacademy.com
Tickets
$15 Advance Online
$20 At the Door (starting at 5:30 PM on April 29)
Online ticket sales will close at NOON on the day of event. Tickets will be available at the door for $20.
Proceeds directly support both organizations’ nonprofit work.
Giveaways & raffle prizes available for attendees.
Come celebrate rivers, community, and the start of paddling season!
Food:
Line-up coming soon!
BEVERAGE SPONSORS:
Line-up coming soon!
RAFFLE & GIVEAWAY SPONSORS:
Line-up coming soon!
Charitable raffle proceeds will go to support Flathead Rivers Alliance and Montana Kayak Academy’s non-profit mission work around river safety and education. Thanks to all the businesses and organizations that have donated prizes for this year’s film fest raffle. Raffle will take place at end of film fest intermission.
The Flathead Rivers Alliance is a non-profit organization with a mission to support and enhance the outstanding and remarkable three forks of the Flathead River; ensuring access and enjoyment for all while developing a new generation of river stewards. www.flatheadrivers.org
Montana Kayak Academy is a non-profit organization that provides free certified whitewater kayak instruction to youth; instilling confidence, respect and river stewardship. www.montanakayakacademy.com