Fort Smith Paddling Club

Click here  for the schedule of pre-festival events.  This schedule is aimed at locals, and includes the details about our "meet the river" hikes, beginner lessons, and a group canoe/kayak trip in the week before Paddlefest. 

Of course, pre-festival events for out-of-town paddlers include the Big Air Surf Competition on July 26 and 27 (see link on the left for details), and informal river trips - meet at John's house (39 McDougal) at 10 am each day to learn where people are paddling that day.