Join Anchored Soul, the City of Belmont & Gaston County Travel & Tourism for our 3rd annual “Bon Temps Fest on Wylie” in Belmont, NC! Whether you’re a live music lover, a vendor event shopper, a beer and wine sipper, a foodie, a seasoned paddler, or a fun-lovin’ paddle newbie, we have something for you. The Friday night event includes live music, beverage & food vendors, yoga and so much more. The Saturday event includes the same, with the addition of a few paddle races on Lake Wylie to energize the crowd. Saturday’s proceeds benefit various local non-profit organizations including, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Gaston, Jaycees of Gaston County, Catawba Riverkeeper & a few local animal rescues. Beginner paddlers can participate in a 1-mile fun race and the intermediate and advanced paddler can take it up a notch in the 3.5, 7, or 14-mile distance courses. There’s also a Guppies race and a SUP Pup Cup race for your human babies and fur babies, respectively.
After the race head downtown for fantastic dining options from eat and go to casual elegant.
Shopping, cycling, dining or a stroll through a pleasant downtown. Stick around, enjoy one of the several great community destinations Gaston County has to offer.
Bon Temps Paddle on Wylie
Fri, Aug 19, 5 PM – Sun, Aug 21, 7 PM
Gaston County Wildlife Club
3127 S Point Rd, Belmont, NC
belmontpaddleboarding.com