2024 Schedule of Events
PLEASE NOTE: The steel bridge is CLOSED to pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Please plan alternate routes. All race viewing will be along the Swan River Nature Trail. We’re sorry for the inconvenience this may cause, but we are pushing through and still planning an awesome festival!
Thursday, May 23rd
Open Camping for competitors. Please check in with Camp host and respect all camping rules.
Friday, May 24th
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Boater-X: Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail. Registration online, capped at first 16 participants.
4:00 p.m. Flower Float, put in at South Shore Access off Hwy 209. Huge thanks to Forage & Floral for donating flowers!
6:00 p.m. Weekend Boater Orientation, located at Riverbend Stage in Sliter Memorial Park.
After the boater orientation, head to Max’s Market for their 5th anniversary bash! There will be live music from the Charley Echo Band starting at 7:00pm. Plus, $3 drinks, free entry, and food specials for kayakers!
Competition Schedule:
VIEWING FOR ALL KAYAK & RAFT RACES ALONG SWAN RIVER NATURE TRAIL
Saturday, May 25th
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Registration/Check In: - Kayaks, SUP Race, Rafts - Downtown in front of Lake Baked
10:00 a.m. Lower Slalom Race: Powerhouse/ Sliter’s Park
11:00 a.m. SUP Races Begin: Bigfork Bay Public Dock
Tentative: Beginner @ 11:00 / Intermediate @ 11:30 / Advanced @ 12:00
11:00 a.m. Downriver Raft Time Trial: Top 8 teams advance
12:30 p.m. - Mandatory Safety Meeting @ put in (South Shore Access off Hwy 209)
1:00 p.m. Expert Slalom
9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. The Fresh Prince Of The Swan | Saturday Night Dance Party at The Riverview Bar
Sunday, May 26th
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. 1st heat Raft Head-to-Head
10:30 a.m. Down River Race
12:00 p.m. 2nd heat Raft Head-to-Head
12:30 p.m. Giant Slalom
3:00 p.m. Final Rafting Heats
6:00 p.m. Awards ceremony at The Garden Bar at the conclusion of all racing!