Join Us!
Explore La Crosse and LaCrosseAF – Adventure Festival invite community members and visitors to celebrate the beauty of our local waterways with Paddling & Premiers Weekend, on August 8-10, 2025. It’s a three-day celebration of paddling and the unique waterways that define our region. There is also a special celebration announcing the 20th Anniversary Paddling Film Festival on Friday, August 8 at the Rivoli Theater.
Kicking off the weekend at 4:00 PM on Friday, guests can head to Pettibone Park Lagoon for a paddling event featuring the return of Dead Fish Polo with Sanborn Canoe — a playful and engaging experience for paddlers of all ages and skill levels.
Then, at 6:00 PM, the doors of the Rivoli Theater open for a night of film, adventure, and inspiration. The Paddling Film Festival, renowned for showcasing award-winning films from around the globe, will premiere in La Crosse for its 20th anniversary celebration. The show begins at 7:00 PM, and all ticket reservations are donation-based, with proceeds supporting the River Cleanup of La Crosse.
When:
August 8-10, 2025
Where:
La Crosse, WI
