We have put together a schedule of whitewater festivals and events for the 2017 paddling season in Colorado. Get your calendars out, because this season is going to be one to remember!

In addition to the many whitewater festivals that American Whitewater partners with in Colorado, we are excited to announce that AW is hosting Gore Fest again this year! We hope to see you at Rancho Del Rio on August 25 - 27! Stay tuned for more details on race registration, entertainment, and volunteer opportunities.

2017 Event Schedule:

MAY

May 14: Mother’s Day Rio Grande Whitewater Festival - Pilar, NM

May 19 – 21: The Golden Games - Morrison and Golden, CO 

May 26 – 29: Paddle Fest - Buena Vista, CO

JUNE

June 3 – 4: Lyons Outdoor Games - Lyons, CO

June 2 – 4: Yampa River Festival - Steamboat Springs, CO

June 3: Animas River Days - Durango, CO

June 8 – 11: GoPro Mountain Games - Vail, CO

June 10: Dolores River Festival - Dolores, CO

June 15 – 18: FIBArk - Salida, CO

June 21: Golden Community Rodeo Series - Golden, CO

June 22 – 25: Gunnison River Festival - Gunnison, CO

June 23 – 24: Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival - Canon City, CO

June 24: Ridgway River Fest - Ridgway, CO

June 24 – 25: South Platte River Fest - Denver, CO

June 28: Golden Community Rodeo Series - Golden, CO

JULY

July 5: Golden Community Rodeo Series - Golden, CO

July 22: FUNC Fest - Montrose, CO

AUGUST

August 11 – 13: Bailey Fest - Bailey, CO

August 25 – 27: Gore Fest - Gore Canyon and Rancho Del Rio, CO

If you think we've missed an event, or you are hosting one that you want added to this list, please let us know by emailing kestrel@americanwhitewater.org.