Did you grow old with us? Did you grow up with us? Have you stayed young with us? Please join us to celebrate NOC's 40 years this June 9th. We're planning an evening of music, movies, and maybe even a teary-eyed speech or two down by the river. We would be honored to have the opportunity to thank you for a great 40 years!
Come out in the afternoon and test your mettle with the first annual Nantahala River Raft Race, or meet us at 5:00pm at the event tent near the Founder's Bridge for the start of the evening's festivities. Stay late and enjoy live music, BBQ, and a paddling vid premier.
And don't miss out on the evening's final event: put on your game face, bring your long boat, and give it your all at this fun-for-all race under the lights. Heats of 4-5 boats will start at the Founder's Bridge and race through strategically placed single-pole gates to finish below the new 2013 Wave. The top 1-2 paddlers in each heat will progress to the next round. Details to follow.
Schedule of Events
Activity
Time
Location
Nantahala River Raft Race Late Registration/Check In
12-1pm
NOC Rafting Barn
Safety Video
1pm
NOC Rafting Barn
Race Start
2pm
Commercial Put-in
Awards Ceremony
5pm
Event Tent
Speaker & short screening of NOC B-Day Video
5:30pm
Event Tent
Unveiling 40th Anniversary Commemorative Artwork
6pm
Event Tent
Video Premier
6:15pm
Event Tent
Live Music
7pm - 'til
Pourover Pub
Head to Head Race Late Registration
7-8pm
Pourover Pub
Head to Head Race
8:00
Nantahala Bridge Gates
NOC reminds you to please drink responsibly.
Lodging and Accommodations
On-site NOC lodging is available. Visit our Lodging page for information on our Cabins, Nantahala Inn and Hostel.
No camping on NOC property is available for this event, however, many local campsite rentals, cabins, hotels and bed-and-breakfasts are available just a short walk (or drive) from NOC's Wesser Campus. A few local options include:
AT Shelters: Rufus Morgan Shelter (0.8 mile South of NOC), Sassafras Gap Shelter ( 6.9 miles North of NOC)
