05/27/2026
A few upcoming paddling events worth having on your radar:
Yampa River Festival is happening May 28-31 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with a full weekend of river events, races, community gatherings and time on the Yampa.
The International Packraft Film Festival World Premiere is also coming up on May 28 at Bear Tooth Theatrepub in Anchorage, Alaska, from 6-9 pm.
On June 3, RallyCrew’s Paddling Passport series heads to the Ottawa River with Casey Bryant Jones for local trip-planning beta on one of the most iconic playboating rivers in the world.
Pride Day on the River is happening June 13 in Charlemont, Massachusetts, bringing LGBTQIA+ paddlers together on the Deerfield for a day of community and time on the water.
And finally, Jacques Gilardone is helping bring up the next generation of kayakers at the European Whitewater School Creeking Camp in Norway, July 17-30.
You can find these events and more on RallyCrew. Create a free profile, check out the events page and start building your summer paddling calendar.