APRIL 22, 2026 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM @ HOWE ARENA


Fundraiser: Medalie Park Accessible Kayak Launch

Donations and proceeds from the Paddling Film Festival will go towards the addition of an accessible kayak launch at Medalie Park/Boardman Lake.  Our goal is to increase the accessibility of the lake to allow more people to get out there and have fun on the water.  To help support this goal, there will also be a silent auction available with donations from our local supporters and county partners.

Paddle Antrim Gear Swap

Do you have too much used paddling gear taking up space in the garage? Bring your items to the gear swap! Paddles, drybags, accessories, PFDs, and even boats- if you want to sell it, bring it! Paddle Antrim will be facilitating a gear buy/sell table here at the Film Festival- they will retain a portion of the proceeds to help further their access and conservation efforts on the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. If you would like to bring items for the table CLICK HERE to sign up. For more information, please reach out to Paddle Antrim: (231) 498-2080 or info@paddleantrim.com. 

Food and Beverage

We are glad to have TC Roller Derby again to staff the refreshments table.  You will be able to find them set up in Howe Arena serving beer options from Earthen Ales throughout the Film Festival.  Proceeds from these sales will go to the support of the TC Roller Derby team.  Hangry's concessions will also be open in the Civic Center lobby for food and non-alcoholic drink options.

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Paddling Film Festival 2026

STARTS: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM
ENDS: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM

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$10.00


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Paddling Film Festival Schedule


Wednesday, April 22, 2026

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Doors open: Gear swap, silent auction and partner booths will be open.  Time to grab food and drinks and mingle. 

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

First series of films

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Intermission: Final call for silent auction, gear swap and beer table.

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Final series of films

HOWE ARENA @ CIVIC CENTER PARK


Civic Center Park

1213 Civic Center Trail

Traverse City, MI 49686

United States

www.gtcountymi.gov/parks

gtparks@gtcountymi.gov

(231) 922-4818


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Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation is proud to bring the 2026 Paddling Film Festival World Tour to Traverse City.

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