The 14th 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 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

July 21, 2023

3:00 PM
Recorded Music
Location: River Stage

4:00 PM
Benjamin Dakota Rogers
Location: River Stage

4:00 PM
River/Play Wave Demos - SUPs, etc.
Location: Play wave

5:00 PM
SUP Parade
Location: Pink House

5:15 PM
All Hands on Deck
Location:

6:00 PM
Community Raft Race Auction
Location: Main Stage

6:00PM
Six Bucks & A Flight
Location: River Stage

6:30 PM
Community Raft Race Time Trial
Location: Pink House

6:00 PM
Gorge Race Kayaks
Location: Pura Vida

6:10 PM
Gorge Race Rafts
Location: Pura Vida

7:15 PM
Greater Canon City Floatie Rodeo
?Location: ?Ice House to River Station

7:30PM
Leadville Cherokee
Location: Main Stage

9:00 PM
The Martini Shot
Location: Main Stage

July 22, 2023

7:30 AM
Yoga
Location:  Veteran's Park

7:30 AM
27K MTB Ride Start
Location: Temple Canyon

7:45 AM
5K/10K Trail Run Start
Location: Centennial Park

8:00 AM
Rafting Sprints
Location: Centennial Park

9:30 AM
10K Mountain Bike Ride Start
Location: Centennial Park

9:45 AM
5K Mountain Bike Ride Start
?Location: Centennial Park

10:00 AM
Rafting Slalom
Location: Centennial Park

11:00-11:45 AM
Recorded Music
Location: River Stage

12:30 PM
Doctor Fine
Location: River Stage

2:00 PM
Rafting Head 2 Head
Location: ? Ice House

2:00 PM
SUP Head 2 Head
Location: Centennial Park

2:00 PM
Kayak Head 2 Head
Location: Ice House

2:00 PM
Duckie Dash Head 2 Head
Location: Centennial Park

2:00 PM
RMR Strom Head 2 Head
Location: Centennial Park

2:00 PM
Tiffany Christopher
Location: River Stage

3:00 PM
Weenie Dog Race
Location: SE corner of park

5:00 PM
Blues Recluse
Location: River Stage

5:00 PM
Surf Competition
Location: Centennial Park

5:30 PM
Build Your Own Boat
Location: Green Gate/River Station

6:00-7:45PM
Recorded Music / Raft Rodeo Announcing
Location: Main Stage

7:00 PM
Adam Ashley
Location: Main Stage

6:15 PM
Raft Rodeo
?Location: WKRP Wave, Centennial Park

8:00 PM
Awards & Auction
Location: Main Stage

9:00 PM
The Tejon Street Corner Thieves
Location: Main Stage

Date:
July 21-22, 2023

Location:
Centennial Park, 221 Griffin Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212

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