Friday, August 8th | Rivoli Theater & Pizzeria
Paddling Film Festival
Adventure Film Festival
Join the Movement – Inspiring Films, Powerful Voices!
Paddling Film Festival - 2025 World Tour
Explore La Crosse and La Crosse Adventure Films presents the 20th annual Paddling Film Festival
hosted at Rivoli Theater in La Crosse, Wisconsin on August 8th at 7:00 pm.
The Paddling Film Festival will kick off a FULL WEEKEND of paddling experiences in La Crosse! Our film festival is an international adventure film tour presenting the world’s best paddling films of the year – whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP, action and lifestyle – in more than 120 cities and towns across Canada, United States and around the world.With 29 inspiring paddling films shortlisted for the World Tour, including the 11 festival category winners, audiences will see hairy whitewater action, sea kayakers exploring remote coastlines, northern river canoe expeditions, international river travel films, motivating environmental documentaries and grueling kayak fishing battles.Attracting paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts, audiences can expect a fun, social and entertaining event inspired by compelling films. Come join us!