Featured Event
Whitewater Junior Olympics
July 28 - 30, 2017
Meet other paddling youth from around the country at this three-day youth whitewater festival on the Nantahala River featuring freestyle, slalom, downriver, SUP and more! Learn More
Upcoming Events
The Freight Hoppers
July 1, 2017
Based out of the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, The Freight Hoppers draw from a deep source of rural southern music for their inspiration, and are proud to present this music that is still meaningful today. Learn More
Supatight
July 2, 2017
Supatight delivers a high energy live performance that is funk driven and appeals to a wide variety of audiences. Learn More
5th Annual Ladies Night
July 3, 2017
It was tough. It was beautiful. It changed these girls in 1965 forever. Join NOC for Ladies Night as we celebrate incredible women! Learn More
Ol’ Dirty Bathtub
July 8, 2017
Climb on in the tub! You never know what you'll hear - from traditional bluegrass to 90s pop, but you're sure to have a good time. Learn More
Alzar School’s Camp Cup Challenge
July 10 - 11, 2017
The Alzar School brings campers together for two days of canoeing, group activities and community building on the Nantahala River. Learn More
Empire Strikes Brass
July 15, 2017
Fusing sounds from around the globe, Empire Strikes Brass stretches the boundaries of the stereotypical brass band paradigm. Learn More
The Pioneer Chicken Stand Band
July 22, 2017
Mountain Folk-Rock from a whiskey-influenced South that's guaranteed to make you move! Learn More
Whitewater Junior Olympics
July 28 - 30, 2017
Meet other paddling youth from around the country at this three-day youth whitewater festival on the Nantahala River featuring freestyle, slalom, downriver, SUP and more! Learn More
The Buchanan Boys
July 29, 2017
The Buchanan Boys bring their Southern Rock, Texan Americana flair to the river! Learn More
Paddle Grapple
August 5, 2017
Canoe, Kayak, Sup or Surfski in the inaugural Paddle Grapple - a multi-discipline 3 or 6 mile race on beautiful Fontana Lake. Learn More
The Bayou Diesel Band
August 12, 2017
The Bayou Diesel Band has been touring the bayous and valleys of Western North Carolina since 2002. Learn More
Supatight
August 26, 2017
Supatight delivers a high energy live performance that is funk driven and appeals to a wide variety of audiences. Learn More
The Freeway Revival Band
September 2, 2017
Writing great songs has always been the cornerstone of The Freeway Revival. Learn More
Supatight
September 3, 2017
Supatight delivers a high energy live performance that is funk driven and appeals to a wide variety of audiences. Learn More
Guest Appreciation Festival (GAF)
September 22 - 24, 2017
This weekend, NOC says "thank you!" to our guests with with blow-out sales, paddling events, live music, family activities and more! Learn More
National Paddlesports Conference
October 18 - 22, 2017
Courses, events, and educational opportunities for all facets of the paddlesports community. Learn More
Southeastern Downriver Championship
October 22, 2017
Join NOC as we host the 2017 Southeastern Downriver Championship! Learn More
NOCtoberfest
October 28, 2017
Celebrate the changing colors of the Smokies with costume contests, pumpkin decorating and, of course, the Great Pumpkin Pursuit. Learn More
