Paddling events in California

Name: Feather River Festival (CA)
Start: 2027-07-16
End: 2027-07-19
Location: California

11 upcoming events in California: 2 dam release, 1 race, 7 clinic / course, 1 festival. See California paddling rules before you go.

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October 2026 1 event

NF Feather River (CA) Releases - Cresta Run

Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PTCADam releaseKayakCanoeSource: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026

Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.

Event page: American Whitewater ↗
Source: American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026

November 2026 4 events

NF Feather River (CA) Releases - Cresta Run

Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PTCADam releaseKayakCanoeSource: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026

Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.

Event page: American Whitewater ↗
Source: American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026

Coastal Leader Certification Workshop

Wed, Nov 11 – Sat, Nov 14 · All daySausalito, CAClinic / courseAll boatsSource: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026

Instruction (multi-day) for all paddlers, run by an organizer or instructor. Registration and prerequisites are on the organizer's page.

Event page: American Canoe Association (ACA) ↗
Source: ACA · last checked Oct 26, 2026

Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)

Wed, Nov 11 – Sat, Nov 14 · All dayLong Beach, CAClinic / courseKayakSource: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026

Instruction (multi-day) for kayakers, run by an organizer or instructor. Registration and prerequisites are on the organizer's page.

Event page: American Canoe Association (ACA) ↗
Source: ACA · last checked Oct 26, 2026

Green Buoy Battle

Sat, Nov 14 · All dayDana Point, CARaceSUPSource: USA SUP · checked Oct 26, 2026

Paddling race for paddle boarders. Check the organizer's page for classes, entry and start times.

Event page: USA SUP ↗
Source: USA SUP · last checked Oct 26, 2026

January 2027 1 event

Level 2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)

Thu, Jan 28 – Sun, Jan 31 · All dayLong Beach, CAClinic / courseSUPSource: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026

Instruction (multi-day) for paddle boarders, run by an organizer or instructor. Registration and prerequisites are on the organizer's page.

Event page: American Canoe Association (ACA) ↗
Source: ACA · last checked Oct 26, 2026

February 2027 2 events

Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)

Wed, Feb 3 – Sat, Feb 6 · All daySausalito, CAClinic / courseKayakSource: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026

Instruction (multi-day) for kayakers, run by an organizer or instructor. Registration and prerequisites are on the organizer's page.

Event page: American Canoe Association (ACA) ↗
Source: ACA · last checked Oct 26, 2026

Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)

Thu, Feb 4 – Sun, Feb 7 · All dayLong Beach, CAClinic / courseKayakSource: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026

Instruction (multi-day) for kayakers, run by an organizer or instructor. Registration and prerequisites are on the organizer's page.

Event page: American Canoe Association (ACA) ↗
Source: ACA · last checked Oct 26, 2026

March 2027 2 events

Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop (IDW only)

Mon, Mar 8 – Wed, Mar 10 · All daySausalito, CAClinic / courseKayakSource: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026

Instruction (multi-day) for kayakers, run by an organizer or instructor. Registration and prerequisites are on the organizer's page.

Event page: American Canoe Association (ACA) ↗
Source: ACA · last checked Oct 26, 2026

Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Exam (ICE only)

Fri, Mar 12 – Sun, Mar 14 · All daySausalito, CAClinic / courseKayakSource: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026

Instruction (multi-day) for kayakers, run by an organizer or instructor. Registration and prerequisites are on the organizer's page.

Event page: American Canoe Association (ACA) ↗
Source: ACA · last checked Oct 26, 2026

July 2027 1 event

Feather River Festival (CA)

Fri, Jul 16 – Mon, Jul 19 · 5:00 PM PTCAFestivalAll boatsSource: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026

Paddling gathering (multi-day) for all paddlers. See the organizer's page for the schedule and any entry cost.

Event page: American Whitewater ↗
Source: American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026

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Events come from public calendars: American Whitewater, the American Canoe Association, USA SUP and Paddling 101. We list facts only and link to each event page. Dates, flows and prices can change; confirm with the organizer before you go.