2026 Paddling Film Fest in Saxapahaw
Catch the world’s best paddling films of 2026 at the Paddling Film Festival screening on March 14th! Hosted by the Haw River Canoe & Kayak Company at the Haw River Ballroom and catered by the Saxapahaw General Store, with organizations touching on all aspects of river conservation and recreation, it will be a true celebration of paddling and our beloved Haw River. There will be hikes throughout the day, a River Social in the Ballroom before the show, and then a screening of 6 films from the 2026 Paddling Film Festival!
Learn more and buy tickets HERE! Members of the Haw River Paddle Club get 20% off two tickets!
🌸Wildflower Hike (1.5 miles) – 10:00 till 11:30 a.m.
Provided by the Piedmont Land Conservancy
Meet at the bottom of the outdoor amphitheater in Saxapahaw – Free
🐛Aquatic Critter Sampling & Identification – 1:00 till 2:30 p.m.
Provided by Red Ridge, NC
Meet in the Saxapahaw Island parking lot – Free
🛶Paddle Trip from Saxapahaw to Union Bridge – 1:30 till 4:30 p.m.
Shuttle provided by the Haw River Canoe & Kayak Co.
Meet at the Saxapahaw Mill Race Paddle Access – Free (BYO boat & gear)
🌊Hike on the Island Park & Mountains to Sea Trail (2.0 miles) – 2:30 till 4:30 p.m.
Provided by the Friends of the Mountain to Sea Trail
Meet in the Saxapahaw Island parking lot – Free
🍻River Social & Exhibits – 5:00 till 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by the Haw River Ballroom – Beer & non-alcoholic drinks for purchase
Catered by the Saxapahaw General Store – Vegetarian & non-vegetarian food for purchase
📽Paddling Film Festival Screenings – 6:30 till 9:00 p.m.
Provided by the Haw River Canoe & Kayak Co.
Hosted by The Haw River Ballroom – Paid for with ticket
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