The 16th Annual Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival (RGWF) features whitewater competitions and land-based recreation events to celebrate the whitewater season on the Arkansas River. Enjoy summer flows in a fantastic whitewater setting in historic Cañon City, Colorado. Held in the refurbished and family-friendly Centennial Park, the Cañon City Whitewater Festival pairs boats, bands, and beer for a weekend of fun-filled (and whitewater-fueled) events. It's the biggest party of the summer in Cañon City and one not to be missed! Proceeds of this event benefit the Cañon City community. All are welcome to register for events or to watch the fun unfold!

Schedule of Events:

4:00 pm - River Play Wave Demos
4:00 pm - Poudre Valley Playboys on the River Stage
5:00 pm - SUP Parade
5:15 pm - All Hands on Deck - River Float
​6:00 pm / 6:30 pm - Community Raft Race Auction & Time Trial
6:00 pm - Royal Gorge Kayak Race
6:00 pm - The Street Deacons on the River Stage
6:05 pm - Royal Gorge Raft Race
7:30 pm - Hairmageddon on the Main Stage
9:00 pm -Mighty Mystic on the Main Stage