Save the Date: Paddling Film Festival

Franklin County Parks and Recreation is hosting the 15th Annual Paddling Film Festival at the Harvester in Rocky Mount on March 4.

The Paddling Film Festival is an international adventure film tour presenting the world’s best paddling films of the year – whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP, action, and lifestyle – in more than 120 cities and towns around the world.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with exhibitors and refreshments. The films begin and 7 p.m. and last a little over 2 hours. Plus, there’s a pre-party at Twin Creeks Distillery at 5 p.m.

The festival is a celebration of paddling with 26 inspiring short films shortlisted for the World Tour, including the 10 festival category winners, audiences will see hairy whitewater action, sea kayakers exploring remote coastlines, northern river canoe expeditions, international river travel films, motivating environmental documentaries, and grueling kayak fishing battles.

Attracting paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts, audiences can expect a fun, social and entertaining event inspired by compelling films.

The film festival is free. Raffle tickets ($5) will be sold at the door with proceeds going to Franklin County blueway and trail development.

Call Franklin County Parks and Recreation if you want to know more at 540-483-9293.