20th Annual Paddling Film Fest
Flathead Rivers Alliance and Montana Kayak Academy are stoked to bring back to Whitefish, MT the 20th Annual Paddling Film Fest May 2nd at the O'Shaughnessy May 2nd 7-9 PM. Doors open at 5 PM with Flathead Lake Brewing on tap. The Paddling Film Festival is an international adventure film tour presenting the world’s best paddling films of the year - whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, rafting, SUP, action and lifestyle around the world. Audiences will see expert whitewater showcases, motivating environmental documentaries, epic standup paddle boarding quests and grueling kayak fishing battles.
Come join us to kick off the season! Proceeds from film and raffle tickets go to support Flathead Rivers Alliance and Montana Kayak Academy's education, stewardship and science non-profit work on local rivers. Our partners have gone big and we have $5,000+ worth of raffle prizes up for grabs ranging from flight into Schafer Meadow with Red Eagle Aviation, YETI gear, whitewater and scenic float packages, fishing and paddling bundles, Under the Big Sky Tickets, packraft and boat rentals and so much more.
Tickets: $15 Advance Online (2025 World Tour Paddling Film Festival Tickets, Fri, May 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite), $20 At the door starting @ 5:00 PM 5/2/2025.
For more info on event and raffle sponsors: www.flatheadrivers.org/events/2025-paddling-film-fest
Co-Hosts:
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. Annually the organization hosts 300+ volunteers who give 1,750+ hours, on 219+-miles of Flathead River system. 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
In the News
Montana Outdoor: 20TH ANNUAL PADDLING FILM FEST WORLD TOUR TWO WEEKS AWAY https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2025/04/20th-annual-paddling-film-fest-world-tour-two-weeks-away/
