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Chattooga Fest 2026
Chattooga Fest is Foothills Paddling Club's largest paddling event of the year! Every first weekend in May, our members from South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia gather at the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River for paddling and camaraderie. The event runs from Friday evening into Sunday with activities that include social dinners, a fun raffle, and meet-up paddling groups.
Summer Social
Summer Social
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jmAQ6xT5LySZgnv66
Time: 5PM – 8PM
Come join the FPC family for a dinner and fellowship at Paris Mountain State Park. We’ve reserved Shelter 3 for our gathering of friends and family. Come and meet club members you don’t normally paddle with. The club will provide hamburgers, sausages, and fixings. We ask those coming to bring an appetizer, side dish, or dessert. Last names that begin with A-G please bring an appetizer; H-S a side dish; and T-Z a dessert.
As with all South Carolina Parks, there is an admission fee of $6 for adults and $3.50 for children 6-15.
Family Tuckasegee River Trip
This trip is for families with young paddlers on the Tuckasegee River is coordinated by Judy Putnam. PFDs OK, but need class II experience/skill.
Foundations Core Graduation Trip
This is the graduation trip for those who have completed the Foundation Core program. We encourage all FPC members with a class II+ skill level, to attend this trip to celebrate the accomplishments of the Foundations Core students.
Middle Ocoee River Trip
Join FPC for a fun-filled day on the Middle Ocoee River!
No PFDs. Need class III+ experience/skills and a solid combat roll.
Coordinated by Kendra Hathway and contact Kendra to register and exact meeting time and place at Email: klhathway@gmail.com
Family Tuckasegee River Trip
Family Tuckasegee River Trip is coordinated by Judy Putnam. PFDs OK, but need class II experience/skills.
East Tennessee Pilgrimage
Foothills Paddling Club travels outside the Carolinas for one weekend a year, and we call it our annual East Tennessee Pilgrimage.
Chattooga River Section 3.5
Trip on Chattooga River Section 3.5 is Coordinated by Judy Putnam. PFDs OK, but need class III experience/skills and a solid combat roll.
WoW: Women on Water Ladies' Paddle
March is Women's History Month and the 2026 theme is “Moving Forward Together, and since March 8 is also International Women's Day, let's celebrate and move forward together down river March 14th!
French Broad River Trip Section 9
Trip on the French Broad River Section 9 is Coordinated by Judy Putnam. PFDs OK, but need class III experience/skills and a solid combat roll.
New Years Day Paddle
Start the new year by joining us on a casual float down the Saluda River in Greenville, SC!
East Tennessee Pilgrimage
Foothills Paddling Club travels outside the Carolinas for one weekend a year, and we call it our annual East Tennessee Pilgrimage.
Chattooga Fest 2025
Foothills Paddling Club’s largest paddling event of the year! The first weekend in May, our members from South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia all come together at the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River for a time of paddling and camaraderie.
WoW: Women on Water Ladies' Paddle
March is Women's History Month and the 2025 theme is “Moving Forward Together, and since March 8 is also International Women's Day, let's celebrate and move forward together down river!
New Years Day Paddle
Start the new year by joining us on a casual float down the Saluda River in Greenville, SC!
Low Country Boil
Gather with others to paddle the beautiful Sparkleberry Swamp in the Midlands of South Carolina, followed by a low country boil.
Nantahala Day
CANCELLED due to inclement weather
We will be holding a river day on the Nantahala during NOC’s Guest Appreciation Fest.
East Tennessee Pilgrimage
Foothills Paddling Club travels outside the Carolinas for one weekend a year, and we call it our annual Pilgrimage.
Foundations Core Graduation Trip
This is the graduation trip for those who have completed the Foundation Core program. We encourage all FPC members with a class II+ skill level, to attend this trip to celebrate the accomplishments of the Foundations Core students.
Green River Day and Summer Social
Our annual Summer Social is back! Enjoy day on the Green River followed by the social event of the year at the beautiful Twin Lakes land trust!
Chattooga Fest 2024
Foothills Paddling Club’s largest paddling event of the year! The first weekend in May, our members from South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia all come together at the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River for a time of paddling and camaraderie.
Nantahala Day
We will be having our first official river day on the Nantahala during NOC’s spring fling weekend.
New Years Day Paddle
Start the new year by joining us on a casual float down the beautiful “Biltmore” section of the French Broad! This is a great opportunity to meet new FPC members and catch up with old friends after a busy holiday season.
Low Country Boil
Gather with others to paddle the beautiful Sparkleberry Swamp in the Midlands of South Carolina, followed by a low country boil.
Capers Island Coastal Trip
FPCers are heading to Capers Island off the coast of Charleston for a weekend voyage.
East Tennessee Pilgrimage
Foothills Paddling Club travels outside the Carolinas for one weekend a year, and we call it our annual Pilgrimage.
Foundations of Kayaking: Graduation
This is the graduation trip for those who complete the Foundations of Kayaking clinic series.
Summer Social
This year’s Summer Social will be a little different than previous years. We have decided to come together as a club to discover, explore, and enjoy what the Catawba has to offer.
Hair of the Dog Paddle
MOVED to French Broad River
Start the new year off right and join us for our annual New Years day paddle on the Lower Green!