17th Annual Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival
Schedule
Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
221 Griffin Ave, Canon City, CO 81212, United States | Canon City, CO
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The Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival is back!š July 17 & 18, 2026
š Centennial Park, CaƱon City, Colorado
SAVE THE DATE! TICKETS COMING SOON!
Get ready for one of Southern Colorado's most exciting summer traditions!
The award-winning Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival returns to the banks of the Arkansas River in the heart of CaƱon City, Colorado for two incredible days of whitewater action, live music, great food, and community fun.
Watch the best paddlers compete as they take on the mighty Arkansas River in thrilling whitewater competitions that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Groove to live music, browse local vendors, and fuel up with delicious food from a great selection of vendors. With plenty of family-friendly activities, there's something for everyone from the littlest adventurers to the most seasoned river rats.
Come celebrate the Royal Gorge Region and support our local community at one of the best festivals in Colorado. We'll see you on the river! š¦
Brought to you by: Royal Gorge Rio, Fremont Community Foundation, and the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance
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