A community-inclusive event celebrating Revelstoke’s rivers and the people who paddle them. Beginner or expert, young or old, there is something for you!

With class 2, 3, and 4 races, team-based Big Balls, Tiny Rapids race, family-friendly Poker Paddle, intro clinics, free yoga, and our iconic Bootie Ball to celebrate, Revy Paddle Fest is THE paddling event of the summer!

August 14-16th 2026 in Revelstoke here

EVERYONE! We encourage paddlers and non-paddlers alike to come and check it out. There are great spectating opportunities. Visit our site map for more info!

Curious about paddling? Come join a Friday clinic.

Seasoned boater? Come race in our class II, III, or IV races.

Want a mellow paddle? Join us on our Sunday Poker Paddle down the Columbia River!

Did you know? Our class II race allows SUPs, canoes, and packrafts?

Yes, registration is required, and there is a fee. Revy Paddle Fest is the Revelstoke Paddlesport Association’s main fundraiser each year. Funds raised go towards our youth programming, enviromental stewardship, equipment, and operational costs.

You can purchase your tickets here. We HIGHLY recommend you register beforehand, as the event can sell out!

PMA (positive mental attitude), stoke and enthusiasm for a fun-filled community-focused weekend!

Racing? Your paddling gear (boat, paddle, sprayskirt, helmet, PFD, throwbag, pin kit, knife, whistle e.g.). While there will be on-river safety at the event, we recommend having all appropriate safety, communications, and emergency equipment for your group to be self-sufficient.

New to paddlesports, or know someone who wants to learn? Sign up for our Intro clinics - We’ll set you up for success and get you excited about the world of paddlesports!

Spectating? Be sun smart (sunscreen, hat, sun shirt), bring bug spray, and stay hydrated! Footwear suitable for uneven ground and wet rocks is highly recommended.

See Schedule section up here.

Please register online prior to the event. Do this by buying your ticket here, then completing the registration form through CKC RAMP system.

Please contact us if you have any issues.

We will have registration check-in on-site, and can answer any questions you may have.

When you arrive at the festival grounds, you will be directed by a volunteer on where to park, and what the next steps are.

You will meet in front of the registration booth for your racer meeting and then head to the start of the race.

The only race that will meet at the put-in for the racers meeting is the Class 3 race, which will meet here.

Class 2, 3, and 4 races:

Choose the one race that best suits your ability level in your kayak. You may enter an additional race in another craft (e.g., SUP). For example, you can race the Class III in a kayak and Class II in a canoe or SUP.

In addition to these races, you can enter both the Big Balls, Tiny Rapids team Race, and the Poker Paddle.

The more races you enter, the more fun (and chances to win epic prizes, from our epic sponsors!)

For the races, yes. For the clinics, no. Additionally, we will have rentals available through paddlerevy.ca and Revy SUP rentals for the Poker Paddle on Sunday

Yesss!!!! Clinics are perfect to get your feet wet (pun intended). Have a little experience? Come race the Class II race. We will have safety boaters out there. Also the Poker Paddle is beginner friendly.

We will have demos from AQ Outdoors. Intro to Whitewater SUP is on the Friday 9am-1pm. See the schedule here.

Yes, we have Crepe it and Burger Ting as our amazing food options, and over 10 paddlesport, arts and community vendors on site!

You betcha! Starting at 7pm on Saturday August 16th, we have the infamous Bootie Ball featuring 3 live acts from BC. We will be selling drinks, enjoying the night market and dancing the evening away. Music goes to 11:30pm. See here for headliner details.

Yes for kids. Mobility, note it is outside and on uneven ground. Spectating requires travel on a narrow, unpaved trail.

We monitor river levels and incoming weather closely leading up to and during the event.

Unless there are significant thunderstorms or high river levels, we will paddle, rain or shine! We will communicate this if changes are needed to the weekend schedule to accommodate weather events.

Revelstoke Paddlesport Association encourages safe practises on and off the water.

We will have designated safety boaters, a race meeting and safety talk, and safety protocol on each race section.

All participants must wear appropriate PPE (PFD, helmet, sprayskirt, whistle e.g) to participate in on-water events.

Camping, no. Spectating, yes. However, please note that bringing your dog is at your own risk, and please manage them accordingly.

Yes, we have camping on site. $30 per person, with packages including racing, camping and welcome BBQ available on our ticketing platform.

Not racing but want to join?

You can still come to camp and we recommend purchasing a Bootie Ball ticket!

Please note there is no electricity or running water onsite. Check the weather and pack appropriately. Bug spray and Thermacells will be essential!

Camping? On-site.

Not camping? Park outside the gate and bring your kayaking gear in on foot.

Coming for the bootie ball? Please ride your bike. We have a bike valet to keep your townie safe.

We are always striving to make the event as low-impact to the environment as possible.

We operate on Leave No Trace principles, reuse as much signage as possible, hire local event equipment to reduce transport, and have a recycling system for can collection.

Have a business that can help us achieve more sustainable practices? We’d love to hear from you and discuss sponsorship options for future events.

Our amazing volunteer team is a key part of Revy Paddle Fest running as it does.

Want to get involved?

Please fill out the volunteer form here.

To show how much we appreciate you, all volunteers receive:

• Free race and event entry

• Revy Paddle Fest t-shirt

• One drink ticket to celebrate after your shift!

We appreciate your interest in supporting the Revelstoke Paddlesport Association and our mission. As a small local non-profit, we rely on grants, our fundraising events, and community support.

You can review our sponsorship options here and email us at info@paddlerevelstoke.ca to discuss what would best suit your business.