The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation works to ensure clean, plentiful water in the Catawba River Basin through advocacy and education. Learn more about what they do and how you can be involved.
The organization is offering a growing number of opportunities to kayak, including kayak rentals, guided tours, and kids’ programs. Read on to learn about just a few of those opportunities, as well as special events. Make sure to keep checking their website for more announcements.
At the Boathouse, at 115 Willow Drive, McAdenville, you can rent kayaks, or buy a beer or a snack. They also frequently host events, including live music.
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Boathouse Events
Jam at the Dam
One Saturday a month (see below)
6 to 9 p.m.
Free
Enjoy live music, food trucks, drinks, kayak rentals, and time with friends and family along the beautiful South Fork of the Catawba River!
- July 13: World Sauntering Day
- August 3: Brut Beat
- September 21: Cody Gentry & Brut Beat
- October 5: Cori Rose & Jamitarium
Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte. Most are free.
Kayak Rental
On Saturdays and Sundays, starting May 4, 2024, you can rent a kayak at the Boathouse.
The cost to rent a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard, is $25. The fee includes the boat, paddle, PFD, and safety instruction. $20 per kayak, canoe, or SUP rental for residents of Belmont, Cramerton, Lowell, or McAdenville
There’s a lot of wildlife to see from the kayak on the Catawba River.
Follow Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation on Facebook to learn about future activities.
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Upcoming Events in the Charlotte area
Check out our full events calendar, where you can enter any date, or look at the events for the next few days here:Catawba Riverkeeper Boathouse, McAdenville
115 Willow Drive
McAdenville, NC