2025 World Tour Paddling Film Festival

Flathead Rivers Alliance and Montana Kayak Academy are excited to bring the 20th Annual World Tour Paddling Film Fest to O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish, MT! Join us Friday, May 2, 2025 to get the float season kicked off right.

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! All proceeds will boost Flathead Rivers Alliance and Montana Kayak Academy’s non-profit work. There will be chances for give-a-ways and raffle items for attendees. You know our raffle sponsors go big!

Tickets: $15 Advance Online, $20 At the door starting @ 5:00 PM 5/2/2025.

*Doors will open at 5:00 PM for refreshments and river chats in the lobby. Stop by the FRA and MKA booths to pick up merch and learn about our 2025 volunteer events and programs, and grab your raffle tickets for chance to win some epic prizes! The films will start at 7:00 PM.

The Flathead Rivers Alliance is a non-profit organization with a mission to support and enhance  the outstanding and remarkable 219-mile+ 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

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