Noli Fest 2023

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Join us in celebrating the 10th year anniversary of Noli Fest! April 14-16, 2023

This annual whitewater river sports festival, hosted each year on the beautiful banks of the Nolichucky River, attracts a variety of outdoor enthusiasts and paddlers in the kayak and SUP communities from around the country to come spend the weekend immersed in adventure, friendship, and bragging rights as they compete in the annual Beat Night Fall race sponsored by Jackson Kayaks and the Down River SUP race sponsored by Hala.

The water won’t be the only host to races for this spring event. Expect one-wheel riders of all talents and ages to be out on the trails during the day for group rides and the wildest race start to watch, full of carnage, as these competitors line-up and take off to battle for the fastest lap around the property.

Noli Fest supports American Whitewater and the River Management Society

The three-day event includes live music on the Noli Wild and Scenic stage Friday and Saturday nights (lineup coming soon), two nights of camping on the banks of the Nolichucky River at USA Raft Adventure Resort and at our newest property, USA Raft Red Banks, 3 days of epic whitewater adventures, river races, demos, vendors, food, and beverages, and opportunities to gather with other river lovers and adventure seekers.

Click Noli Fest 2023 Passes to purchase tickets.

Check out this awesome video from the talented SUP Paul from last years Noli Fest Down River SUP race! And don’t miss out this April at one of the southeast’s most memorable river events of the year, Noli Fest 2023!

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SUP Paul: SUPPaul.com
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Camping Info:

Noli Fest Resort Camping Pass Festival with tent camping at the Resort (2 Jones Branch Rd, Erwin, TN 37650). Includes two nights camping (Fri. 4/14, Sat 4/15), 3 day shuttle pass, 2 nights live music, vendors, and resort amenities. – $125/person. (Add Thursday and/or Sunday night camping for $15/night/person.)

Noli Fest Van Camping Pass Festival with van camping at the Resort (2 Jones Branch Rd Erwin, TN 37650) Includes two nights van camping (Fri. 4/14, Sat 4/15), vehicle space 12’x15′, 3 day shuttle pass, 2 nights live music, vendors, and resort amenities. – $125/vehicle (includes 1 Festival Pass). Additional Festival Passes $75/person. Limited spaces available.

Noli Fest Red Banks Camping Pass (camping/festival pass) – Festival with camping at Red Banks Campground (109 Burrell Farm Rd Erwin, TN 37650). Includes two nights camping (Fri. 4/14, Sat 4/15), 3 day shuttle pass, 2 nights live music, vendors, and resort amenities. – $85/person

Tickets:

Noli Fest General Admission pass (weekend pass) – This pass is for lodging guests and guests staying elsewhere. Includes 3 day shuttle pass, 2 nights live music, vendors, and resort amenities. Non-lodging guests are welcome at the Festival from 9am-midnight. – $75/person 

Noli Fest Night pass (live music pass) – This pass is for nightly access to live music (sold separately Friday night and Saturday night), 6pm-midnight. – $25/person/night

What to expect:

Official schedule of events coming soon but here’s a look at some of your favorite activities that you can expect to take place again during Noli Fest 2023!

Beat Night Fall Race – racers take to the gorge for the 8.5 mile battle to paddle down the Nolichucky Gorge in a race against the sun and for top bragging rights.

Onewheel group rides/races – gather with other Onewheel enthusiasts to take to the trails surrounding the property and stoke with each other along the way during these community rides. Take flight Saturday afternoon for the one-wheel property race or take your place in the crowd and stoke up the riders for the epic hole shot battle.

Down River SUP Race – SUP competitors take to the water for this fun but competitive race to be the fastest paddler down the Nolichucky River from the Resort to Red Banks Campground.

Live Music

Yoga

Vendors – expect leading brand dealers such as Pyranha Kayaks, Jackson Kayaks, and Liquid Logic Kayaks, SUP dealers such as Hala and Hellbender Paddle Boards, arts & craft vendors, and food.

Gear swap

SUP & Kayak Demos

One-wheel demos