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Bigfork Whitewater Festival
May 27, 2022
Thursday May 26th:
Open Camping for competitors at take-out of Wild Mile. Please check in with Camp host and respect all camping rules.
Friday May 27th:
10:00 – 12:00 p.m. Womx’s Race Training Clinic – California Watersport Collective
2:30 p.m. – Registration for Friday Fun Float @ put in (South Shore Access off Hwy 209)
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Ball Race or Boater-X (depending on river flow): Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail
6:00 p.m. Weekend Orientation, located at Riverbend Stage in Sliter Memorial Park
7:00 – 10:00 p.m. FREE CONCERT at Riverbend Stage in Sliter Memorial Park featuring Mudslide Charley from Missoula
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registration
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raffle sales
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fundraiser for our local first responders
Competition Schedule:
Saturday May 28th:
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Registration/Check In: – Kayaks, SUP Race, Rafts – Downtown – Vendor Area – Mill St. & Osborn Landing
10:00 a.m. Lower Slalom Race: Powerhouse/ Steel Bridge
11:00 a.m. SUP Races Begin: Bigfork Bay Public DockTentative: Beginner 11:00 Intermediate 11:30 Advanced 12:00
12:30 p.m. – Mandatory Safety Meeting @ put in (South Shore Access off Hwy 209)
1:00 p.m. Expert Slalom: Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail
Sunday May 29th:
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration: Rafts – Downtown – Vendor Area – Mill St. & Osborn Landing
9:30 a.m. Down River Race: Viewing at Steel Bridge and along Swan River Nature Trail
11:00 a.m. 1st heat Raft Head-to-Head: Viewing at Steel Bridge and along Swan River Nature Trail
11:30 a.m. Giant Slalom: Viewing at Steel Bridge and along Swan River Nature Trail
2:30 p.m. Final Rafting Heats
6:00 p.m. Awards ceremony at The Garden Bar at the conclusion of all racing!
