Festival Schedule & Map
Don’t Miss A Cañon City Staple Event!
See the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival Whitewater, Land, and Entertainment Event Schedule below.
Festival Rules:
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- With the exception of Weenie Dog Race participants, no dogs are allowed at the festival.
- Outside food and drink (with the exception of empty water bottles to refill at the water refill station) is NOT allowed.
- IDs WILL be checked at the bar. Please bring your IDwith you if you plan to buy or consume alcoholic beverages.
- All children under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Thank you for your help in keeping the festival safe and enjoyable for all!
Color key: ■ Whitewater Event ■ Land Event ■ Entertainment
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Friday Schedule
July 17, 2026
1:00 pm – Festival Opens – Vendors open
4:00 pm – River Play Wave Demos
4:00 pm – Poudre Valley Playboys (River Stage)
5:00 pm – SUP Parade
5:30 pm – Cañon City Mattress Races
6:00 pm / 6:30 pm – Chuck Wilt Community Raft Race Auction & Time Trial
6:00 pm – Royal Gorge Kayak Race
6:00 pm – Tiny Pockets (River Stage)
6:05 pm – Royal Gorge Raft Race
7:30 pm – Binding Isaac (Main Stage)
9:00 pm – The Martini Shot (Main Stage)
*Whitewater event times are subject to change
Saturday Schedule
July 18, 2026
7:30 am – Yoga with Cañon Yoga
7:45 am – 5K / 10K Trail Run
8:00 am – Rafting Sprints
9:45 am – 10K MTB Ride Start
9:45 am – 5K Family / Beginner MTB Ride Start
10:00 am – Rafting Slalom
11:00 am – The Frady Catz (River Stage)
1:00 pm – Poudre Valley Playboys (River Stage)
2:00 pm – Rafting Head 2 Head Race
2:00 pm – SUP Head 2 Head Race
2:00 pm – Kayak Head 2 Head Race
2:00 pm – Duckie Dash Head 2 Head
2:00 pm – Canon City Cardboard Cup Safety Meeting
3:00 pm – Beloved Invaders (River Stage)
3:00 pm – Weenie Dog Race
4:00 pm – Six Bucks & a Flight (Main Stage)
5:00 pm – Surfing Competition
5:25 pm- Cañon City Cardboard Cup Race
5:30 pm – Build Your Own Boat Race
6:15 pm – Raft Rodeo
7:00 pm – Ryan Crys & The Rough Cuts (Main Stage)
9:00 pm – Those Crazy Nights (Main Stage)
*Whitewater event times are subject to change
Festival Map
Our Partners
Profits from the festival benefit Royal Gorge RIO (formerly the Whitewater Kayak Recreation Park or WKRP). This non-profit organization supports the continued expansion of the Whitewater Park, river restoration, and community causes.
