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FloatLife Fest 10 at Camp Grier in Old Fort, NC

FloatLife Fest 10, September 10-13, 2026

Ten years. Thousands of riders. Countless memories. One legendary gathering.

Welcome to FloatLife Fest X, the 10th Anniversary of the event that started it all!

Join us at the incredible Camp Grier in Old Fort, North Carolina for four days of riding, racing, music, camping, and community as we celebrate a decade of FloatLife Fest.

Whether you're a first-time rider or a seasoned veteran, FLF X delivers something for everyone. Hit the trails during the All-Day Enduro, throw down in the Old Fort Mass Start Race, hone your skills in the Freestyle Park, witness the Rider Of The Year Awards, take on the scavenger hunt, join group rides, learn from the pros, and check out the latest gear from top brands and vendors.

When you're not riding, kick back with live music from The Late Shifters, challenge your friends to a round of disc golf, demo new gear, swap stories around camp, and soak in the unmatched atmosphere that has made FloatLife Fest a yearly pilgrimage for riders from around the world.

This year's festival isn't just another event—it's a celebration of the riders, builders, racers, creators, and friends who have helped shape the Onewheel community over the last decade.

Expect epic trails, great food, unforgettable races, incredible vendors, nightly entertainment, and plenty of surprises as we look back on ten years of FloatLife Fest and kick off the next ten.

September 11–14 | Camp Grier | Old Fort, NC

* Pleaese no dogs

FloatLife Fest Onsite Camping and Cabin options

FloatLife Fest OnSite Cabin Options

Rhododendron Lodge (4 Rooms Available)

Rhododendron Lodge offers 4 large Group Rooms with 5 Bunks Beds in each room. These share communal bathrooms per 2 rooms and large commons area in the center of the cabin with a fireplace, couches and a kitchen.. We recommend 5 adults per room. 2 Car passes come with each room reservation. No dogs or smoking allowed in cabins. Bring your own linens, pillows and towels 

Poplar Lodge. (8 rooms available)

Poplar lodge is a large cabin with 8 rooms, shared commons area with fire place, couches, a kitchen and communal bathrooms at the ends of each hall. Poplar has 8 rooms available with 2 bunk beds in each room. 1 car pass comes with each room reservation.  We recommend 2 adults per room. No dogs or smoking iallowed in cabins. Bring your own linens, pillows and towels 

Primitive Cabins. (8 Cabins available)

Primitive Cabins have 5 sets of bunk beds. We recommend 5 Adults per cabin. This allows a bunk to store gear and a bunk for sleeping per person. The priimitive cabins have bath houses with showers and restrooms (1 bath house per 2 cabins) They also have outside fire pits. No dogs or smoking allowed in cabins. Bring your own linens, pillows and towels 


FloatLife Fest Onsite Camping Options

Car Camping and RV Passes

Are you one of those people that can’t live with out your car for a home base? Or maybe your RV is your home? We have very limited onsite car camping and RV sites. This allows you a parking pass during the festival at your camp site. We ask that cars and RVs remain at camp sites for the duration of the fest once inside except for emergencies. There are no RV hookups (must use your own generator). NO Dogs. Class B and Class C vans/motorhomes UNDER 28 ' ONLY.


Group Camp Sites

Camp Grier has a few special group camp sites that come with 4 car parking passes, fire pit, covered group picnic area. Great for a group up to 10 people comfortably. +Generators are allowed (not included) and may be a good idea for charging multiple boards at camp. NO Dogs. 

OFFSITE LODGING OPTIONS AND MORE THROUGH DESTINATION MCDOWELL

CHECK OUT ALL THE LODGING OPTIONS IN THE OLD FORT, MARION AND ALL OF MCDOWELL COUNTY

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FloatLife Fest Rider of the Year Awards

FLF Rider of the Year Awards

The Annual FLF Rider Of The Year Awards is a platform that highlights and showcases the best in the world of Onewheel from freestyle, big drops, lines, films, photos and creativity from the sport as a whole. ​​The Awards are peer-voted by both the sports’ best brands and the community at large to honor the cinematography, photography, and athleticism in the sport. We are incredibly excited to pay tribute to the best of our community and sport!
2026 Categories

Male Rider of the Year: Those who have risen above the rest in 20266.
Female Rider of the Year: Those who have risen above the rest in 2026.
Rookie of the Year: Looking for the new kids on the block who are making a name for themselves.
Best New Trick: Must have occurred after September 18, 2025.
Best Short: From 2 seconds to 10 minutes. Anything goes.
Wipeout of the Year: OneWheel carnage must have occurred after September 18, 2025.
“For the Sport” Award: Organizations doing awesome things for the OneWheel community.
Photo of the Year: Epic OneWheel photos taken after September 18, 2025.


Rules

• Nominations must be submitted by August 15, 2026 by 11 PM PST.
• Trick, clip or crash must have occurred after September 18, 2025.

• One nominee can have more than one entry in the trick, clips, film and crash categories. 

• Film, clip, photo and crash submissions must include a downloadable link or email the media to FLFrideroftheyear@gmail.com with name of nominee in the subject line. 

• When submitted, you release the right for FLF to use the footage in promotion of FLF ROYA. 

• Final public voting will occur August 21 - September 4th, 2026 11PM EST.

• Winners will be announced at FloatLife Fest 10  on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Map of Camp Grier

There is a lot to explore at Camp Grier and in Old Fort, NC

Camp Grier

FloatLife Fest 10

Camp Grier

Camp Grier Road, Old Fort, North Carolina 28762, United States

828-551-7465

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