Spring Fling

Help us kick off the 2023 season with our annual Spring Fling Celebration all day on April 22nd! Join us for the Upper Nantahala & Cascades River Release, sales and deals on paddling gear and apparel, giveaways, live entertainment, boat demos, and more!

After you’ve finished your laps, join Pyranha Kayaks and Jackson Kayaks on the NOC beach to try out their newest boats. Chris Hipgrave, Emily Jackson, and the Hargrove family will be riverside to answer all your questions. Astral, NRS, Immersion Research, Kokatat, and our experienced retail and river guides will be there to help with any safety gear and apparel needs.

Schedule of Events:

8 am to 6 pm: NOC Outfitter’s Store is open early for river passes and gear

10 am to 4 pm: Upper Nantahala/Cascades Release

11 am to 12 pm: Kids Activities

3 pm to 6 pm: Riverside Kayak Demos

3 pm to 6 pm: Live Music by Asheville Junction

6 pm: American Whitewater Raffle winner announced!

Jackson Kayak Clinics:

Jackson Kayak is offering three clinics during Spring Fling! All will be filled on a first come first serve basis and participants will have the chance to register to WIN a Jackson Kayak Gnarvana in December.