Embedded Files
Register Here
Register Here
Follow this link to our registration form: here
Camping spaces are limited so be sure to confirm early to claim a spot at the Tatlowfest site.
ITINERARY
ITINERARY
Friday PM:
Registration opens at 12:00PM
Free surf with music
BBQs available. Bring your own meat & beer
DJ Dance Party
Saturday AM:
8:00 AM - Free cold breakfast & coffee
9:30 AM - SUP Clinic #1, hosted by CANRVRSUP
professional instructor Reta Boychuk (preregister, 6 spots available)
11:00 AM - SUP Clinic #2, hosted by CANRVR professional instructor Reta Boychuk (preregister, 6 spots available)
Saturday PM:
12:00 - Opening Ceremony & Safety Talk
12:30 - Rescue Olympics Begins, including Swim Race, T Rescue Rodeo, Boater Cross, and SUP Cross.
5:00 PM - Surf Competition (SUP & Kayak)
7:00 PM - Awards Ceremony
8:00 PM - Band Starts
Sunday:
River Run - location TBD
COST
COST
BVKCC Member: $10. Camping is included, but must be reserved.
Paddler - Non BVKCC Member: $30. Camping is included, but must be reserved.
Spectator: $15. Includes access to all non-water related events. Does not include camping
Spectator Camping: $30. Must be reserved. Camping fee is per camp site, not per person.
Kids under 12: Free
OTHER INFO
OTHER INFO
Entertainment
Entertainment
Beer garden will be open from 18:00 - 22:00 Saturday night
LIVE BAND = Missing Lynx are back from last year, playing Saturday night
DJs = some local some from far away.
Site Amenities
Site Amenities
No Running Water
1x port-a-pottie and an outhouse onsite
Safety
Safety
Check out our safety plan here.
A "dedicated driver service" will be available on Saturday night from 9PM - 2AM to get you home safely.
Where: Tatlow Falls, Smithers BC
Where: Tatlow Falls, Smithers BC
From downtown Smithers, drive east on Highway 16 to the junction with Tatlow Road. Drive south on Tatlow Rd for 4.3 km to a signed gate on your left. The gate will be open. Follow the rough road down to the river. See map below.
If you hit the train tracks, you have gone ~100m too far. Turn around and drive through the gate that you missed.
Parking spots are limited on site so participants may be asked to park along Tatlow Road and walk down to the site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be food this year?
Yes! We will be providing free cold breakfast (granola, oat milk, coffee, etc) on Saturday morning. There will also be food for sale Saturday evening (food truck / burger stand)
What if I just want to join the river runs but don't want to join the party at Tatlow?
Members of the BVKCC are welcome to join for the river runs without paying the Tatlowfest registration fee.
What happens if I don't get a camp site?
We have space for ~ 20 campsites. We are hoping that this will be enough space for everyone who needs one.
Can I bring my kids / family / friends to Tatlowfest even if they aren't paddlers?
Yes!!! The registration for non-paddlers for the weekend is just $10. This can be paid at the door.
Kids under 12 years of age are free
What rivers might we be doing and what are they like?
Options include: Telkwa, Bulkley Canyon, Porphryr Section of the Bulkley, and the Suskwa. These range in difficulty and with water level, but generally range from grade 2/3, to grade 3/4. See here for more information.
Many thanks to our
EVENT SPONSORS:
EVENT SPONSORS:
Providing 2x free introduction to SUP clinics Saturday morning, cash prizes for surf comp, and swag! PLUS, donating a Badfish River Shred to the club.
1st place prizes for Mens and Womens SUP & Kayak Surf Competition
Swiftwater rescue technicians for safety during the Saturday competitions
Free coffee Saturday morning, oat milk, swag and prizes
Bartenders to serve at the beer garden on Saturday evening
Providing tents, table, and stage for the party
Page updated
Report abuse