Ticket Options

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Whitewater Extreme V.I.P.

Starting at $75 per person

Enjoy your whitewater events with a V.I.P Experience that includes:

  • Express Lane Entrance into the event (Using the Express Pass lanes)
  • V.I.P. Parking Area
  • Exclusive V.I.P. Tent adjacent to Main Stage
  • ​Dedicated Restrooms adjacent to V.I.P. Tent.
  • Complimentary Non-Alcoholic Beverages at V.I.P. Tent.
  • Exclusive Bar with 2 Drink Tickets Per Person (21+ Only)
  • Gourmet Morning/Afternoon/Evening Snacks at VIP tent
  • Swag Bag

Get the 1-Day V.I.P Pass for $75, 2-Day V.I.P Pass for $140

Limited to 150 passes per day – purchase now!

Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival
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ExpressPass

$15 per person

Want to save a little cash? Buy your 2-Day Express Pass before the event and save money! Locations coming soon!

2-Day Express Pass: $15

General Admission

Starting at $10 per person

General Admission Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the gate. Fremont County Residents can purchase tickets for $8 using their zip code online (fees apply).

Buy in-person with no fees at the Gateway Depot / 816 Royal Gorge Blvd.

  • Tickets are sold at the gate, online, or at select businesses.
  • Children under 5 years old are FREE. 

*Please note that children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult to enter the festival. 

Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival

Plan Your Visit to Cañon City, Colorado

Lodging in Canon City, Colorado

Lodging

Cañon City has cozy local inns and campgrounds along the Arkansas River to hotels just minutes from Centennial Park; there’s an option for every budget and travel style.

Land Events Whitewater Festival

Dining

From local favorites in historic downtown Cañon City to food vendors right on the festival grounds, you’ll have plenty of fuel to keep the adventure going all weekend long.

Live Music Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival

Schedule & Map

The park sits right on the Arkansas River near historic downtown and is easy to find. Discover festival maps, parking info, bike storage, event locations, and dates all in one place.

Snag Your Festival Tickets!

Buy your ticket and book your weekend this July in Cañon City, Colorado!

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.