The acronym "FIBArk" stands for First in Boating in the Arkansas River - originally devised by a group of community members in the 1930's, many of them real estate agents, to draw attention to Salida and give an opportunity for local boaters to demonstrate their paddling skills.
Flash forward to today ... FIBArk is america's longest standing whitewater festival and in recent years, the FIBArk festival has drawn as many as 30,000 people to our small town of Salida, Colorado.
Through partnerships with generous local businesses, passionate individuals, and the City of Salida, FIBArk funds classes and equipment for both river safety and skill building.
The program is designed to introduce river concepts and experiences, teach skills and techniques, facilitate experiences and competitions, and develop lifelong river and river sport advocates.
Schedule of Events:
08:00 am: Trail Run Start, S Mtn - Meet at Cabose Parking Lot
08:30 am: Down River Race (Marathon-26 mile) Kayak start - RMOC to Salida
08:45 am: Down River Race (Marathon-26 mile) OC start - RMOC to Salida
09:00 am: Down River Race (Marathon-26 mile) Raft start - RMOC to Salida
09:00 am: FIBike - Mtn Bike Race - S Mtn
10:00 am: Riverside Park and Carnival Opens
10:00 am: FIBArk Bar pop up featuring Boozy Brunch Drinks
10:00 am: Down River Intermediate Race (10 mile) Kayak and Canoe start - Stonebridge to Salida
10:00 am: Running Races Awards - Steamplant Pavillion
10:00 am: Kids Zone Opens, Riverside Park - Riverside Park
10:15 am: Down River Intermediate Race (10 mile) SUP Race - Stonebridge to Salida
11:00 am: Down River Heavy Half Race (13 mile) all start - Hecla to Salida
11:00 am: FREE Yoga, Riverside Park - All levels, bring your own mat
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: ColeTrain Music Pop Up - Kids Zone - Riverside Park
12:30 pm: MUSIC David Lawrence and the Spoonful - Riverside Park Stage
01:00 pm: Down River Novice Race (1 mile) - Marvin Park to Salida
01:00 pm: Bike Race Awards - Steamplant Pavillion
01:30 pm: Crazy River Dog - Salida Whitewater Park
02:45 pm: MUSIC: B-Side Players - Riverside Park Stage
03:00 pm: Down River Awards - Steamplant Pavilion
04:00 pm: Kids Zone Closes - Riverside Park
04:00 pm: Riverside Park and Rides Close
