Join us April 12-14, 2024 to celebrate the 11th NoliFest! 

This annual whitewater river sports festival on the banks of the beautiful Nolichucky River attracts whitewater and other outdoor adventure enthusiasts from across the country and beyond! Spend the weekend immersed in adventure, community, and bragging rights for those competing in the annual Beat Night Fall race sponsored by Jackson Kayaks and the Down River SUP race sponsored by Hala.

The river isn’t the only race venue at NoliFest. Expect Onewheel riders of all ages and abilities on the trails during the day and competing in a wild race around and through the Resort and festival site. The energy of this event is incredible and not to be missed!

NoliFest supports American Whitewater and the River Management Society.

This three-day festival includes so much!

• Live music on the Noli Wild & Scenic Stage Friday and Saturday nights
• Two nights of camping on the banks of the Nolichucky River
• 3 days of epic whitewater, races, demos, vendors, food, and beverages
• and connecting with your River Adventure Tribe.

Overview of Festival Pass options:

NoliFest 2024 General Admission 

• Weekend Pass without camping or lodging – $75
• One Night Music Pass – $25

NoliFest 2024 with Red Banks Camping

• Weekend Pass with camping at Red Banks Campground – $85
• Additional nights before and after – $20

NoliFest 2024 with Resort Camping

• Weekend Pass with camping at the Resort – $125
• Additional nights before and after – $20

NoliFest 2024 with Resort Van Camping

• Weekend Pass with van camping space at the Resort – $125
• Additional nights before and after – $20

Tickets:

NoliFest 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 

NoliFest 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

Camping Info:

NoliFest 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 $20/night/person.)

NoliFest 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.

NoliFest 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

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 NoliFest 2023!

Beat Nightfall – Paddlers assemble Friday evening to descend the Class III/IV rapids of the Nolichucky Gorge in a race against the Sun and for top bragging rights. Sponsored by Jackson Kayaks. Pre-registration information will be posted March 2024.

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.

Downriver 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. Sponsored by Hala Gear. Pre-registration information will be posted March 2024.

River Shuttles – Vans and busses will be shuttling NoliFest Paddlers both upstream for the Nolichucky River Gorge and other river sections. Schedules will be posted with pre-registration information March 2024 so you can plan your paddling in advance!

Live Music

Performers to be announced.

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

Hosted by Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts whitewater club.

SUP & Kayak Demos

One-wheel demos