Flathead Rivers Alliance and Montana Kayak Academy co-present the 20th annual Paddling Film Festival.

*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 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 tickets will go to support Flathead Rivers Alliance and Montana Kayak Academy’s non-profit work. There will be chances for give-a-ways and raffle items for attendees.

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 at 5:00 PM 5/2/2025.

Tickets available for purchase in advance and in-person!

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Date: Friday, May 2, 2025

Time: 7:00?PM - 9:00?PM

Location: O'Shaughnessy Cultural Arts Center - 1 Central AveWhitefish, MT 59937

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