Don't the staple of Cañon City festivals!
See the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival Whitewater, Land, and Entertainment Event Schedule below.
Color key: ■ Whitewater Event ■ Land Event ■ Entertainment
Color key: ■ Whitewater Event ■ Land Event ■ Entertainment
Festival Rules
Thank you for your help in keeping the festival safe and enjoyable for all!
- 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!
FRIDAY July 18, 2025
4:00 pm - River Play Wave Demos
4:00 pm - Poudre Valley Playboys on the River Stage
5:00 pm - SUP Parade
5:15 pm - All Hands on Deck - River Float
6:00 pm / 6:30 pm - Community Raft Race Auction & Time Trial
6:00 pm - Royal Gorge Kayak Race
6:00 pm - The Street Deacons on the River Stage
6:05 pm - Royal Gorge Raft Race
7:30 pm - Hairmageddon on the Main Stage
9:00 pm -Mighty Mystic on the Main Stage
4:00 pm - Poudre Valley Playboys on the River Stage
5:00 pm - SUP Parade
5:15 pm - All Hands on Deck - River Float
6:00 pm / 6:30 pm - Community Raft Race Auction & Time Trial
6:00 pm - Royal Gorge Kayak Race
6:00 pm - The Street Deacons on the River Stage
6:05 pm - Royal Gorge Raft Race
7:30 pm - Hairmageddon on the Main Stage
9:00 pm -Mighty Mystic on the Main Stage
SATURDAY July 19, 2025
8:00 am - Rafting Springs
7:30 am - Yoga with Cañon Yoga
7:45 am - 5K / 10K Trail Run
9:45 am - 10K MTB Ride Start
9:45 am - 5K Family / Beginner MTB Ride Start
10:00 am - Rafting Slalom
11:00 am - Mezmer on the River Stage
1:00 pm- Atomic Fireballs on the 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
3:00 pm - Blue Recluse on the River Stage
3:00 pm - Weenie Dog Race
4:00 pm - Six Bucks & a Flight on the River Stage
5:00 pm - Surfing Competition
5:30 pm - Build Your Own Boat Race
6:15 pm - Raft Rodeo
7:00 pm - Cody Cozz Band on the Main Stage
9:00 pm -Mr. Majestyk (MM8TR) on the Main Stage
7:30 am - Yoga with Cañon Yoga
7:45 am - 5K / 10K Trail Run
9:45 am - 10K MTB Ride Start
9:45 am - 5K Family / Beginner MTB Ride Start
10:00 am - Rafting Slalom
11:00 am - Mezmer on the River Stage
1:00 pm- Atomic Fireballs on the 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
3:00 pm - Blue Recluse on the River Stage
3:00 pm - Weenie Dog Race
4:00 pm - Six Bucks & a Flight on the River Stage
5:00 pm - Surfing Competition
5:30 pm - Build Your Own Boat Race
6:15 pm - Raft Rodeo
7:00 pm - Cody Cozz Band on the Main Stage
9:00 pm -Mr. Majestyk (MM8TR) on the Main Stage