Hybrid.

Attendees of the 2022 National Paddling Film Festival got options y’all! Folks can opt to tune in solely online, or they can join a live event in-person!

  • Online Only

    This ticket type allows folks to view all 2022 submissions on demand from February 6 - February 26, 2022. This ticket also gives purchasers a link to watch the livestream of our in-person event, happening on Saturday, February 19, 2022, and! They won’t skip a beat with our first ever online silent auction, powered by American Whitewater! However, this ticket-type is BYOB & MYOC (make your own chili).

  • In-Person (Lexington)

    This ticket type also allows folks to view all 2022 submissions on demand from February 6 - February 26, 2022. In addition, this ticket grants purchasers entry into our live event taking place on Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 4-10pm EST in downtown Lexington, KY at the historic Lyric Theatre. The in-person event at the Lyric will feature our famous chili cook-off, a chance to view items in the online silent auction, vendor booths, theatre style viewing of films & guest speakers, and last but certainly not least …frothy beverages!

  • In-Person Satellite Event (Asheville)

    This ticket type grants purchasers entry to the live satellite event taking place on Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 4-9pm EST in Asheville, NC at The Wedge on Foundation in the River Arts District. This event is hosted by the West Asheville Canoe & Kayak Organization (AKA the WACKOs) and features a guest speaker and vendor booths!

2022 Online Auction

Auction closed at 7PM EST on Sunday, February 20, 2022

The Film Lineup

  • JÖTUNN

  • My Home Run: Stony Creek X Tito Onyekweli

  • Coos Bay Adventures When the Fog Lifts

  • My Dolphin Paddle

  • Tallulah Gorge

  • Cumberland Below The Falls Throwdown

  • Calloway Creek, KY

  • Planning and Preparing for River Trip Basic Whitewater Safety

  • At the River and on the Water Basic Whitewater Safety

  • A Quality of Imagination

  • Dory Land

  • A Paddler's Journey

  • Tips for Rowing the Big Rapids of the Grand Canyon

  • An Interview With Whitewater Paddling Legend Kent Ford

  • Bike2Boat

  • Can't Beat This Place For Fun

  • India - An Adventure Travel Documentary

  • River Runner

Still Image Top 10

  • "Autumn Colors on the Watagua" by Scott Daniels

  • "Waterbending" by Tim Retzik

  • "Calendar Gorge" by Bernie Engelman

  • "Race Day" by Travis Camp

  • "Joey Gorge Running Clean" by Jeff Macklin

  • "Badass is Beautiful" by Rob Giersch

  • "Silver Back" by Sam Lupo

  • "Focused" by Chad Blotner

  • "Dialed In" by Chad Blotner

  • "SUP Surfing in Fall Peak Colors" by David House

Still Image Comp Page

Todd Wells, 2022 Guest Host

Todd is a PNW local with an obsession for exploratory whitewater kayaking. Over the years, Todd has been involved with several production companies like Mountain Mind Media & Love Boat Creative. He has produced films like For the Love & Zamora. His videos have been featured through Red Bull Media House, National Geographic, and Outside TV.

We are pleased as punch to welcome Todd to the Bluegrass this year! He’ll be joining us in Lexington on Feb. 19 to share the stoke about his adventures and drop some knowledge about how he does it through film & still image!

The historic Lyric Theatre

& Cultural Arts Centre

Lexington, KY