NAWFest

06/09/2026

One of our biggest fans, supporters and loved ones passed away yesterday. We will forever love and miss you Jennifer Taylor !!!!

Thank you for the smiles, positive energy, cups, bowls, medals, countless conversations and hugs...

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

Awesome trip

02/25/2026

This year's Best Trick off of a Waterfall went to Steven Halpin, for his Baby Falls recovery!

02/25/2026

Extra! Extra! Read all about NAWFest 2026!

GROVE OAK, Ala. — North Alabama Whitewater Festival raised over $340 for StreamBeam over the weekend, as the event returned for the second consecutive year. From Feb. 19-21, participants in NAWFest…

02/24/2026

This year's Coolest and Cleanest Rapid Run by one of our GOATS, Gibson Culver!

02/23/2026

This year's top Downriver Freestyle Move from Dano Jones:

02/23/2026

NAWFest 2026 officially in the books! Congrats to Keith Yell and Gibson Culver for taking home the GOAT of NAWFEST Awards!

With everyone's support, we were about to raise over $340 for StreamBeam!

Special thank you to this year's sponsors: Downhill Kayaking, Storyteller Overland, North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy, Whitewater Express, Columbus GA, River Company Outfitters, Ocoee Paddleboarding & Watersports, Make It 52, Ace Kayaking School, One-Eyed Mary and Wolf Creek Creations

02/21/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

We will accept submissions for NAWFest until 5:30 p.m. CST.

Send that footage in! Submit your miles paddled!

02/21/2026

If you couldn’t get to a waterfall, for Best Trick off of a Waterfall, submit your most vertical rapid!

Try and submit something for all five categories to qualify for The GOAT AWARD!

- Miles paddled
- Rivers run
- Coolest/Cleanest Rapid Run
- Best Downriver Move (Boof, cartwheel, etc..)
- Best Waterfall Trick (get creative with verticality if you can’t find a waterfall!)

Links on our page!