Bigfork Whitewater Festival

Competition Schedule

Wednesday, May 26^th

All Slalom gates hung by evening. Depending on flow, gates may change slightly before Saturday’s event.

Thursday, May 27^th

Open Camping for competitors at take-out of Wild Mile. Please check in with Camp host and respect all camping rules.

7 p.m. – Flathead Lake Brewery hosts Pray for Flow event. Playing video ‘Tears of Shiva’, raffle and good beer.

Friday, May 28^th

4 p.m. Registration for Friday Fun Float at put in (South Shore Access off Hwy 209)

4:30 p.m. Boater-X – Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail

5:30 p.m. Ball Race – Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail

Saturday May 29^th

8:30 – 10:00 a.m. – Registration – 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 Dock

Tentative: 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 30^th

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

Awards ceremony at The River View Bar at the conclusion of all racing!