2020 Festival Canceled
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis and the closure of Neah Bay and the Hobuck Beach Resort, and to protect the health of the Tribe, event competitors and volunteers, the 2020 Hobuck Hoedown Paddle Surf Festival has been postponed until 2/3 October 2021.
In the event that the Resort and the town of Neah Bay reopen to guests by 3/4 October 2020 and safety protocols allow, the Committee will invite past paddlers to a non-competitive and informal expression session over the same weekend this coming Fall. The status of an Expression Session scheduled for 3/4 October 2020 will be posted on this website by 15 September.
The COVID-19 crisis has created tremendous hardship for the Makah, Makah children and the community of Neah Bay. The Hobuck Hoedown Paddle Surf Festival’s Board and Committee strongly urge competitors, event volunteers and interested/able parties to support the Makah during this crisis by taking advantage of the donation opportunity below to help the tribe through this difficult period. 100% of donations will go the the Makah Museum and Cultural Center in the form of an untethered donation intended to support Makah youth programs.