2025 Paddling Film Festival at Haw River Ballroom

Come see the best paddling films of the year from all around the world!In partnership with our friends at the Haw River Ballroom, we will be hosting a screening of select films from the 2025 International Paddling Film Festival. These world-class short films highlight the best of the paddling community, showcasing paddlers overcoming incredible challenge and adversity while forging deep bonds with both nature and each other.But more than just watching great films, we want to take this opportunity to celebrate and share our love of paddling and our local rivers! We'll be a hosting a "River Social" event before the film screening, where attendees will have a chance to learn from organizations involved in the creation of the Haw River State Trail and protecting, maintaining and educating about the river’s natural & cultural history...

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Come see the best paddling films of the year from all around the world!In partnership with our friends at the Haw River Ballroom, we will be hosting a screening of select films from the 2025 International Paddling Film Festival. These world-class short films highlight the best of the paddling community, showcasing paddlers overcoming incredible challenge and adversity while forging deep bonds with both nature and each other.But more than just watching great films, we want to take this opportunity to celebrate and share our love of paddling and our local rivers! We'll be a hosting a "River Social" event before the film screening, where attendees will have a chance to learn from organizations involved in the creation of the Haw River State Trail and protecting, maintaining and educating about the river’s natural & cultural history. There will also be organizations offering paddling opportunities, teaching about river safety and rescue, and providing new and used paddling equipment and gear for sale.Ticket Prices$18 online$22 at the door20% off up to 2 tickets for members of the Haw River Paddle Club!What's includedAdmission to a 3 hour screening of back-to-back select films from the 2025 International Film Festival, including a 20 minute intermission. Attendees will be able to vote on their favorite films, helping determine the Best Film of 2025 award winner!Admission to a 90 minute "River Social" event before the screening, bringing together people and organizations from the local paddling and river-loving community.Food and beer will be available on-site for purchase.

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