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Bigfork Whitewater Festival (MT)

May 22, 2026 - May 24, 2026

Bigfork Whitewater Festival (MT)

Today's the day!

Sliter Park

295-299 Bridge St
Bigfork, MT 5991

Swan River hydropower dam release

The Bigfork Whitewater Festival will be celebrating its 51st year! We welcome you to join us for this historic, local event as either a competitor or spectator this Memorial Day Weekend in Downtown Bigfork.

Bigfork, Montana is located on the north end of Flathead Lake, where the Swan River spills into Bigfork Bay. The last mile of the Swan River, known as the “Wild Mile”, is a class IV section of whitewater. This beautiful and challenging whitewater venue has a scenic nature trail paralleling the north side, giving spectators front row seats for some of the best whitewater action in the area.