2026 Paddling Film Festival, Brought to you by Drift and Roam Events and Quiet Adventures Society

Join us for a night of film to kick off the 2026 Quiet Adventures Symposium. We will show a selection of this year's 2026 Paddling Film Festival World Tour brought to you by Drift and Roam Events and Quiet Adventures Society.

This event will feature 6 Films including the award winners for Best Canoeing Film, Best Instructional Film, Best Short Film, Best Documentary, and a Special Jury Mention. 

Run of Show:

• 7:00pm Doors to open
  
• 7:30pm Film Festival Begins
  
• ~8:45 Intermission (15 min)
  
• 10pm End of show
  

Ticket info:

• General Admission: 320 seats on the main floor and 155 seats in the balcony. Seats are first come first serve at doors. Advance discounted tickets avalible thru 1/31 $8. Advanced tickets available starting 2/1 and running thru 2/26 $10. Day of tickets 2/27 at Door $15(Cash/Card)
  
• Children (10 and under) FREE with adult ticket. Verification of age to be provided if asked, at the discretion of venue staff. 
  

Proceeds from this event will equally go back to support the misison of Drift and Roam Events and Quiet Adventures Society as oulined below.

The Quiet Adventures Society is a non-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) corporation. It was established at the Quiet Water Society in 1996 and has recently changed the name to reflect to breadth of quiet outdoor activities enjoyed by Michiganders and people throughout the Great Lakes Region and beyond.  

The specific objectives and purposes of this corporation are:

• to educate the public and encourage participation in non-motorized, outdoor recreation;
  
• to promote public concern and support environmental stewardship and conservation of natural resources of the Great Lakes region;
  
• to plan and execute annual and special events for any or all of the purposes listed in this section.
  

Since 1996, this group of unpaid volunteers has organized and sponsored the Quiet Adventures Symposium (QAS), formerly known as Quiet Water Symposium (QWS), as its primary tool for achieving its mission. Our primary source of revenue is from Symposium ticket sales, sponsoring opportunities and exhibitor fees. When funds permit, small grant funds are set aside to share with the outdoor community. 

Drift and Roam, LLC ’s goal is to connect people of all backgrounds with the joy of paddling and the beauty of the natural world. Through inclusive programs, accessible adventures, and a welcoming community, we inspire exploration, stewardship, and a lifelong love for the outdoors. The first step in this is building a following by hosting engaging events in the Metro Detroit area such as paddling basics clinics, safety techniques, and competitive races.