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May 30

Women's Paddlefest

Adventure
Festival
Giveaways
Retreat
Women's Event
  • Date & Time

    May 30, 6:00 PM – June 1, 2025, 12:00 PM

  • Location

    Nantahala Outdoor Center

  • Price

    $75

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Description

Event Information

Women’s Paddlefest 2025 is SOLD OUT for the year.

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of paddling, connection, and adventure at the annual Women’s Paddle Retreat, hosted by Mind Body Paddle and NOC—all in support of the Shannon Christy Memorial Fund. For $75, your ticket includes yoga sessions, a supported Saturday River trip, an optional Sunday paddle, a delicious group dinner, motivational morning chat with Anna Levesque, a special event t-shirt, and more! Saturday Trips options include the Nantahala River, Ocoee River, Tuckasegee River, Lake Fontana, or Intro to Whitewater Course.

 

Women's Paddlefest Schedule

Friday
6:00pm-8:00pm Check in @ the Backyard
Saturday
7:15am Yoga @ Tennis courts
9:00am Mandatory All-Attendee Meeting & Group Photo @ Backyard
9:45am Depart for trips
Tuck- Meet at Adventure Center
Ocoee- Meet at Paddling School
Nantahala- Meet at Put-In
Lake- Meet at Adventure Center
6:30pm Dinner at Relia's
7:30pm Raffle @ Relia's
8:00pm Bonfire and Social @ Relia's
Sunday
8:00am Yoga @ Tennis Courts
9:30am Coffee Chat w/ Anna @ Backyard
11:00am Optional: Sunday Nantahala Trip

 

Scholarship Information

The Women’s Paddlefest Scholarship reduces financial barriers and creates more inclusive opportunities for women to participate in outdoor adventure and paddlesports. We offer three scholarships to support representation and access to the outdoors, encourage connection and empowerment, and promote diversity in paddlesports. SCHOLARSHIP CLOSED

 

 

Interested in joining Women’s Paddlefest 2026?

Keep up to date and be notified when tickets go on sale by joining our event interest list below

 

No refunds after May 1st, 2025. All proceeds from canceled tickets go directly to the non-profit donation.
Have a question? Email our Events Coordinator at events@noc.com

Location

Address

Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 US-19
Bryson City, NC 28713

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