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SUMMARY:Bigfork Whitewater Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 51st Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival returns May 23–24\, 2026\, bringing a full weekend of whitewater racing\, community events\, live music\, and river culture back to downtown Bigfork. Hosted on the iconic “Wild Mile” section of the Swan River\, the Festival remains one of the longest-running whitewater events in the western United States and an annual kickoff to summer in the Flathead Valley. \nEach Memorial Day weekend\, professional and amateur paddlers from across the region gather in Bigfork to compete in kayak\, raft\, and stand-up paddleboard events on the Wild Mile — a scenic and challenging Class IV stretch of whitewater that flows directly through downtown Bigfork. Spectators can enjoy front-row viewing access from the Swan River Nature Trail\, downtown bridge crossings\, and multiple viewing areas throughout town. \nFestival events include Boater-X racing\, slalom competitions\, downriver races\, raft head-to-head heats\, SUP races in Bigfork Bay\, the community Flower Float\, vendor areas\, food\, live music\, and the Saturday night dance party. \nThe Bigfork Whitewater Festival directly benefits Montana Kayak Academy\, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing whitewater kayaking instruction\, river safety education\, and river stewardship opportunities for youth and adults throughout the Flathead Valley and beyond. \n“The Festival has always been more than just a race\,” said Montana Kayak Academy Executive Director David Meyers. “It’s a celebration of river culture\, community\, outdoor recreation\, and the incredible history of paddling in Bigfork. We’re proud to continue growing an event that supports youth programming and helps connect more people to our rivers.” \nThe Festival is free for spectators and welcomes athletes\, families\, outdoor enthusiasts\, and community members of all ages. \nMore information\, registration details\, volunteer opportunities\, sponsorship information\, and the full event schedule can be found at Bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com \n \n2026 Schedule of Events\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 21st\nOpen Camping for competitors. Please check in with Camp host and respect all camping rules. \nFriday\, May 22nd\n12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Boater-X: Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail. Registration online\, capped at first 16 participants. \n4:00 p.m. Flower Float\, put in at South Shore Access off Hwy 209. \n6:00 p.m. Weekend Boater Orientation \nCompetition Schedule:\nVIEWING FOR ALL KAYAK & RAFT RACES ALONG SWAN RIVER NATURE TRAIL \nSaturday\, May 23rd\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Registration/Check In: – Kayaks\, SUP Race\, Rafts – Downtown in front of Lake Baked \n10:00 a.m. Lower Slalom Race: Powerhouse/ Sliter’s Park \n11:00 a.m. SUP Races Begin: Bigfork Bay Public Dock\nTentative: Beginner @ 11:00 / Intermediate @ 11:30 / Advanced @ 12:00 \n11:00 a.m. Downriver Raft Time Trial: Top 8 teams advance \n12:30 p.m. – Mandatory Safety Meeting @ put in (South Shore Access off Hwy 209) \n1:00 p.m. Expert Slalom \n9:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Saturday Night Dance Party at The Riverview Bar \nSunday\, May 24th\n8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration \n9:00 a.m. 1st heat Raft Head-to-Head \n10:30 a.m. Down River Race \n12:00 p.m. 2nd heat Raft Head-to-Head \n12:30 p.m. Giant Slalom \n3:00 p.m. Final Rafting Heats  \n6:00 p.m. Awards ceremony at The Garden Bar at the conclusion of all racing! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRace registration is now open!\nClick here to sign up for kayaking\, rafting\, and paddleboard events.
URL:https://bigfork.org/event/bigfork-whitewater-festival/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Wild Mile on the Swan River
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Bigfork Whitewater Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 51st Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival returns May 23–24\, 2026\, bringing a full weekend of whitewater racing\, community events\, live music\, and river culture back to downtown Bigfork. Hosted on the iconic “Wild Mile” section of the Swan River\, the Festival remains one of the longest-running whitewater events in the western United States and an annual kickoff to summer in the Flathead Valley. \nEach Memorial Day weekend\, professional and amateur paddlers from across the region gather in Bigfork to compete in kayak\, raft\, and stand-up paddleboard events on the Wild Mile — a scenic and challenging Class IV stretch of whitewater that flows directly through downtown Bigfork. Spectators can enjoy front-row viewing access from the Swan River Nature Trail\, downtown bridge crossings\, and multiple viewing areas throughout town. \nFestival events include Boater-X racing\, slalom competitions\, downriver races\, raft head-to-head heats\, SUP races in Bigfork Bay\, the community Flower Float\, vendor areas\, food\, live music\, and the Saturday night dance party. \nThe Bigfork Whitewater Festival directly benefits Montana Kayak Academy\, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing whitewater kayaking instruction\, river safety education\, and river stewardship opportunities for youth and adults throughout the Flathead Valley and beyond. \n“The Festival has always been more than just a race\,” said Montana Kayak Academy Executive Director David Meyers. “It’s a celebration of river culture\, community\, outdoor recreation\, and the incredible history of paddling in Bigfork. We’re proud to continue growing an event that supports youth programming and helps connect more people to our rivers.” \nThe Festival is free for spectators and welcomes athletes\, families\, outdoor enthusiasts\, and community members of all ages. \nMore information\, registration details\, volunteer opportunities\, sponsorship information\, and the full event schedule can be found at Bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com \n \n2026 Schedule of Events\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 21st\nOpen Camping for competitors. Please check in with Camp host and respect all camping rules. \nFriday\, May 22nd\n12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Boater-X: Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail. Registration online\, capped at first 16 participants. \n4:00 p.m. Flower Float\, put in at South Shore Access off Hwy 209. \n6:00 p.m. Weekend Boater Orientation \nCompetition Schedule:\nVIEWING FOR ALL KAYAK & RAFT RACES ALONG SWAN RIVER NATURE TRAIL \nSaturday\, May 23rd\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Registration/Check In: – Kayaks\, SUP Race\, Rafts – Downtown in front of Lake Baked \n10:00 a.m. Lower Slalom Race: Powerhouse/ Sliter’s Park \n11:00 a.m. SUP Races Begin: Bigfork Bay Public Dock\nTentative: Beginner @ 11:00 / Intermediate @ 11:30 / Advanced @ 12:00 \n11:00 a.m. Downriver Raft Time Trial: Top 8 teams advance \n12:30 p.m. – Mandatory Safety Meeting @ put in (South Shore Access off Hwy 209) \n1:00 p.m. Expert Slalom \n9:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Saturday Night Dance Party at The Riverview Bar \nSunday\, May 24th\n8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration \n9:00 a.m. 1st heat Raft Head-to-Head \n10:30 a.m. Down River Race \n12:00 p.m. 2nd heat Raft Head-to-Head \n12:30 p.m. Giant Slalom \n3:00 p.m. Final Rafting Heats  \n6:00 p.m. Awards ceremony at The Garden Bar at the conclusion of all racing! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRace registration is now open!\nClick here to sign up for kayaking\, rafting\, and paddleboard events.
URL:https://bigfork.org/event/bigfork-whitewater-festival/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Wild Mile on the Swan River
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Bigfork Whitewater Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 51st Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival returns May 23–24\, 2026\, bringing a full weekend of whitewater racing\, community events\, live music\, and river culture back to downtown Bigfork. Hosted on the iconic “Wild Mile” section of the Swan River\, the Festival remains one of the longest-running whitewater events in the western United States and an annual kickoff to summer in the Flathead Valley. \nEach Memorial Day weekend\, professional and amateur paddlers from across the region gather in Bigfork to compete in kayak\, raft\, and stand-up paddleboard events on the Wild Mile — a scenic and challenging Class IV stretch of whitewater that flows directly through downtown Bigfork. Spectators can enjoy front-row viewing access from the Swan River Nature Trail\, downtown bridge crossings\, and multiple viewing areas throughout town. \nFestival events include Boater-X racing\, slalom competitions\, downriver races\, raft head-to-head heats\, SUP races in Bigfork Bay\, the community Flower Float\, vendor areas\, food\, live music\, and the Saturday night dance party. \nThe Bigfork Whitewater Festival directly benefits Montana Kayak Academy\, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing whitewater kayaking instruction\, river safety education\, and river stewardship opportunities for youth and adults throughout the Flathead Valley and beyond. \n“The Festival has always been more than just a race\,” said Montana Kayak Academy Executive Director David Meyers. “It’s a celebration of river culture\, community\, outdoor recreation\, and the incredible history of paddling in Bigfork. We’re proud to continue growing an event that supports youth programming and helps connect more people to our rivers.” \nThe Festival is free for spectators and welcomes athletes\, families\, outdoor enthusiasts\, and community members of all ages. \nMore information\, registration details\, volunteer opportunities\, sponsorship information\, and the full event schedule can be found at Bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com \n \n2026 Schedule of Events\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 21st\nOpen Camping for competitors. Please check in with Camp host and respect all camping rules. \nFriday\, May 22nd\n12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Boater-X: Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail. Registration online\, capped at first 16 participants. \n4:00 p.m. Flower Float\, put in at South Shore Access off Hwy 209. \n6:00 p.m. Weekend Boater Orientation \nCompetition Schedule:\nVIEWING FOR ALL KAYAK & RAFT RACES ALONG SWAN RIVER NATURE TRAIL \nSaturday\, May 23rd\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Registration/Check In: – Kayaks\, SUP Race\, Rafts – Downtown in front of Lake Baked \n10:00 a.m. Lower Slalom Race: Powerhouse/ Sliter’s Park \n11:00 a.m. SUP Races Begin: Bigfork Bay Public Dock\nTentative: Beginner @ 11:00 / Intermediate @ 11:30 / Advanced @ 12:00 \n11:00 a.m. Downriver Raft Time Trial: Top 8 teams advance \n12:30 p.m. – Mandatory Safety Meeting @ put in (South Shore Access off Hwy 209) \n1:00 p.m. Expert Slalom \n9:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Saturday Night Dance Party at The Riverview Bar \nSunday\, May 24th\n8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration \n9:00 a.m. 1st heat Raft Head-to-Head \n10:30 a.m. Down River Race \n12:00 p.m. 2nd heat Raft Head-to-Head \n12:30 p.m. Giant Slalom \n3:00 p.m. Final Rafting Heats  \n6:00 p.m. Awards ceremony at The Garden Bar at the conclusion of all racing! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRace registration is now open!\nClick here to sign up for kayaking\, rafting\, and paddleboard events.
URL:https://bigfork.org/event/bigfork-whitewater-festival/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Wild Mile on the Swan River
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Bigfork Whitewater Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Bigfork Whitewater Festival will be celebrating its 50th 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. \nBigfork\, 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. \nThe Wild Mile also flows through downtown Bigfork\, which offers an eclectic variety of restaurants\, shops and galleries. For more information and updates about the festival\, keep checking back on our Facebook page and Instagram. or our website https://www.bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com \n\n\n\nClick here for the 2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: https://www.bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com/schedule-of-events \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bigfork.org/event/bigfork-whitewater-festival-7/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Wild Mile on the Swan River
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Bigfork Whitewater Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Bigfork Whitewater Festival will be celebrating its 50th 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. \nBigfork\, 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. \nThe Wild Mile also flows through downtown Bigfork\, which offers an eclectic variety of restaurants\, shops and galleries. For more information and updates about the festival\, keep checking back on our Facebook page and Instagram. or our website https://www.bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com \n\n\n\nClick here for the 2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: https://www.bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com/schedule-of-events \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bigfork.org/event/bigfork-whitewater-festival-7/2025-05-24/
LOCATION:Wild Mile on the Swan River
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Events
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CREATED:20241212T201333Z
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SUMMARY:Bigfork Whitewater Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Bigfork Whitewater Festival will be celebrating its 50th 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. \nBigfork\, 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. \nThe Wild Mile also flows through downtown Bigfork\, which offers an eclectic variety of restaurants\, shops and galleries. For more information and updates about the festival\, keep checking back on our Facebook page and Instagram. or our website https://www.bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com \n\n\n\nClick here for the 2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: https://www.bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com/schedule-of-events \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bigfork.org/event/bigfork-whitewater-festival-7/2025-05-23/
LOCATION:Wild Mile on the Swan River
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T072241
CREATED:20240516T192357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T193103Z
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SUMMARY:Bigfork Whitewater Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Bigfork Whitewater Festival will be celebrating its 49th 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. \nBigfork\, 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. \nThe Wild Mile also flows through downtown Bigfork\, which offers an eclectic variety of restaurants\, shops and galleries. For more information and updates about the festival\, keep checking back on our Facebook page and Instagram. or our website https://www.bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com \n\n\n\n2024 Schedule of Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 23rd\nOpen Camping for competitors. Please check in with Camp host and respect all camping rules. \nFriday\, May 24th\n12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Boater-X: Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail. Registration online\, capped at first 16 participants. \n4:00 p.m. Flower Float\, put in at South Shore Access off Hwy 209. Huge thanks to Forage & Floral for donating flowers! \n6:00 p.m. Weekend Boater Orientation\, located at Riverbend Stage in Sliter Memorial Park. \nAfter the boater orientation\, head to Max’s Market for their 5th anniversary bash! There will be live music from the Charley Echo Band starting at 7:00pm. Plus\, $3 drinks\, free entry\, and food specials for kayakers! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCompetition Schedule:\nVIEWING FOR ALL KAYAK & RAFT RACES ALONG SWAN RIVER NATURE TRAIL \nSaturday\, May 25th\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Registration/Check In: – Kayaks\, SUP Race\, Rafts – Downtown in front of Lake Baked \n10:00 a.m. Lower Slalom Race: Powerhouse/ Sliter’s Park \n11:00 a.m. SUP Races Begin: Bigfork Bay Public Dock\nTentative: Beginner @ 11:00 / Intermediate @ 11:30 / Advanced @ 12:00 \n11:00 a.m. Downriver Raft Time Trial: Top 8 teams advance \n12:30 p.m. – Mandatory Safety Meeting @ put in (South Shore Access off Hwy 209) \n1:00 p.m. Expert Slalom \nSunday\, May 26th\n8:00 – 9:00 am Registration \n9:00 am 1st heat Raft Head-to-Head \n10:30 am Down River Race \n12:00 pm 2nd heat Raft Head-to-Head \n12:30 pm Giant Slalom \n3:00 pm Final Rafting Heats  \n6:00 pm Awards ceremony at The Garden Bar at the conclusion of all racing!
URL:https://bigfork.org/event/bigfork-whitewater-festival-8/2024-05-26/
LOCATION:Wild Mile on the Swan River
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Events,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240525T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T072241
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T193103Z
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SUMMARY:Bigfork Whitewater Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Bigfork Whitewater Festival will be celebrating its 49th 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. \nBigfork\, 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. \nThe Wild Mile also flows through downtown Bigfork\, which offers an eclectic variety of restaurants\, shops and galleries. For more information and updates about the festival\, keep checking back on our Facebook page and Instagram. or our website https://www.bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com \n\n\n\n2024 Schedule of Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 23rd\nOpen Camping for competitors. Please check in with Camp host and respect all camping rules. \nFriday\, May 24th\n12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Boater-X: Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail. Registration online\, capped at first 16 participants. \n4:00 p.m. Flower Float\, put in at South Shore Access off Hwy 209. Huge thanks to Forage & Floral for donating flowers! \n6:00 p.m. Weekend Boater Orientation\, located at Riverbend Stage in Sliter Memorial Park. \nAfter the boater orientation\, head to Max’s Market for their 5th anniversary bash! There will be live music from the Charley Echo Band starting at 7:00pm. Plus\, $3 drinks\, free entry\, and food specials for kayakers! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCompetition Schedule:\nVIEWING FOR ALL KAYAK & RAFT RACES ALONG SWAN RIVER NATURE TRAIL \nSaturday\, May 25th\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Registration/Check In: – Kayaks\, SUP Race\, Rafts – Downtown in front of Lake Baked \n10:00 a.m. Lower Slalom Race: Powerhouse/ Sliter’s Park \n11:00 a.m. SUP Races Begin: Bigfork Bay Public Dock\nTentative: Beginner @ 11:00 / Intermediate @ 11:30 / Advanced @ 12:00 \n11:00 a.m. Downriver Raft Time Trial: Top 8 teams advance \n12:30 p.m. – Mandatory Safety Meeting @ put in (South Shore Access off Hwy 209) \n1:00 p.m. Expert Slalom \nSunday\, May 26th\n8:00 – 9:00 am Registration \n9:00 am 1st heat Raft Head-to-Head \n10:30 am Down River Race \n12:00 pm 2nd heat Raft Head-to-Head \n12:30 pm Giant Slalom \n3:00 pm Final Rafting Heats  \n6:00 pm Awards ceremony at The Garden Bar at the conclusion of all racing!
URL:https://bigfork.org/event/bigfork-whitewater-festival-8/2024-05-25/
LOCATION:Wild Mile on the Swan River
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Events,Sports
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SUMMARY:Bigfork Whitewater Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Bigfork Whitewater Festival will be celebrating its 49th 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. \nBigfork\, 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. \nThe Wild Mile also flows through downtown Bigfork\, which offers an eclectic variety of restaurants\, shops and galleries. For more information and updates about the festival\, keep checking back on our Facebook page and Instagram. or our website https://www.bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com \n\n\n\n2024 Schedule of Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 23rd\nOpen Camping for competitors. Please check in with Camp host and respect all camping rules. \nFriday\, May 24th\n12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Boater-X: Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail. Registration online\, capped at first 16 participants. \n4:00 p.m. Flower Float\, put in at South Shore Access off Hwy 209. Huge thanks to Forage & Floral for donating flowers! \n6:00 p.m. Weekend Boater Orientation\, located at Riverbend Stage in Sliter Memorial Park. \nAfter the boater orientation\, head to Max’s Market for their 5th anniversary bash! There will be live music from the Charley Echo Band starting at 7:00pm. Plus\, $3 drinks\, free entry\, and food specials for kayakers! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCompetition Schedule:\nVIEWING FOR ALL KAYAK & RAFT RACES ALONG SWAN RIVER NATURE TRAIL \nSaturday\, May 25th\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Registration/Check In: – Kayaks\, SUP Race\, Rafts – Downtown in front of Lake Baked \n10:00 a.m. Lower Slalom Race: Powerhouse/ Sliter’s Park \n11:00 a.m. SUP Races Begin: Bigfork Bay Public Dock\nTentative: Beginner @ 11:00 / Intermediate @ 11:30 / Advanced @ 12:00 \n11:00 a.m. Downriver Raft Time Trial: Top 8 teams advance \n12:30 p.m. – Mandatory Safety Meeting @ put in (South Shore Access off Hwy 209) \n1:00 p.m. Expert Slalom \nSunday\, May 26th\n8:00 – 9:00 am Registration \n9:00 am 1st heat Raft Head-to-Head \n10:30 am Down River Race \n12:00 pm 2nd heat Raft Head-to-Head \n12:30 pm Giant Slalom \n3:00 pm Final Rafting Heats  \n6:00 pm Awards ceremony at The Garden Bar at the conclusion of all racing!
URL:https://bigfork.org/event/bigfork-whitewater-festival-8/2024-05-24/
LOCATION:Wild Mile on the Swan River
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Events,Sports
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UID:10010087-1685347200-1685379600@bigfork.org
SUMMARY:Bigfork Whitewater Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Bigfork Whitewater Festival will be celebrating its 48th 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. \nBigfork\, 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. \nThe Wild Mile also flows through downtown Bigfork\, which offers an eclectic variety of restaurants\, shops and galleries. For more information and updates about the festival\, keep checking back on our Facebook page and Instagram.
URL:https://bigfork.org/event/bigfork-whitewater-festival-7-2/2023-05-29/
LOCATION:Wild Mile on the Swan River
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Events
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UID:10010086-1685260800-1685293200@bigfork.org
SUMMARY:Bigfork Whitewater Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Bigfork Whitewater Festival will be celebrating its 48th 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. \nBigfork\, 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. \nThe Wild Mile also flows through downtown Bigfork\, which offers an eclectic variety of restaurants\, shops and galleries. For more information and updates about the festival\, keep checking back on our Facebook page and Instagram.
URL:https://bigfork.org/event/bigfork-whitewater-festival-7-2/2023-05-28/
LOCATION:Wild Mile on the Swan River
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Events
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UID:10010082-1685145600-1685231999@bigfork.org
SUMMARY:Bigfork Whitewater Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Bigfork Whitewater Festival will be celebrating its 48th 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. \nBigfork\, 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. \nThe Wild Mile also flows through downtown Bigfork\, which offers an eclectic variety of restaurants\, shops and galleries. For more information and updates about the festival\, keep checking back on our Facebook page and Instagram.
URL:https://bigfork.org/event/bigfork-whitewater-festival-7-2/2023-05-27/
LOCATION:Wild Mile on the Swan River
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Bigfork Whitewater Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 47th Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival will be happening Memorial Day weekend\, May 26-29\, 2022.\nHUGE cash prizes for men and women’s kayak divisions for overall in slalom\, down river\, and giant slalom racing.  Beginner to intermediate division slalom race.  Head-to-head rafting with cash prizes and the paddleboard race in Bigfork Bay is returning for a fourth year!\nWe’re excited to welcome back Clark Hyundai as our banner sponsor for this year’s festival!  This festival wouldn’t be possible without ALL of our amazing sponsors.\nFor more information\, check out our website at www.bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com \n\n\n\n\n \nThursday May 26th:\nOpen Camping for competitors at take-out of Wild Mile. Please check in with Camp host and respect all camping rules. \nFriday May 27th:\n10:00 – 12:00 p.m. Womx’s Race Training Clinic – California Watersport Collective \n2:30 p.m. – Registration for Friday Fun Float @ put in (South Shore Access off Hwy 209) \n3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Ball Race or Boater-X (depending on river flow): Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail \n6:00 p.m. Weekend Orientation\, located at Riverbend Stage in Sliter Memorial Park \n7:00 – 10:00 p.m. FREE CONCERT at Riverbend Stage in Sliter Memorial Park featuring Mudslide Charley from Missoula \n\n\nregistration \n\n\nraffle sales \n\n\nfundraiser for our local first responders \n\n\nCompetition Schedule: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday May 28th:\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Registration/Check In: – Kayaks\, SUP Race\, Rafts – Downtown – Vendor Area – Mill St. & Osborn Landing \n10:00 a.m. Lower Slalom Race: Powerhouse/ Steel Bridge \n11:00 a.m. SUP Races Begin: Bigfork Bay Public DockTentative: Beginner 11:00 Intermediate 11:30 Advanced 12:00 \n12:30 p.m. – Mandatory Safety Meeting @ put in (South Shore Access off Hwy 209) \n1:00 p.m. Expert Slalom:  Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail \nSunday May 29th:\n8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration: Rafts – Downtown – Vendor Area – Mill St. & Osborn Landing \n9:30 a.m. Down River Race:  Viewing at Steel Bridge and along Swan River Nature Trail \n11:00 a.m. 1st heat Raft Head-to-Head: Viewing at Steel Bridge and along Swan River Nature Trail \n11:30 a.m. Giant Slalom: Viewing at Steel Bridge and along Swan River Nature Trail \n2:30 p.m. Final Rafting Heats  \n6:00 p.m. Awards ceremony at The Garden Bar at the conclusion of all racing!
URL:https://bigfork.org/event/bigfork-whitewater-festival-6/2022-05-29/
LOCATION:Wild Mile on the Swan River
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Bigfork Whitewater Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 47th Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival will be happening Memorial Day weekend\, May 26-29\, 2022.\nHUGE cash prizes for men and women’s kayak divisions for overall in slalom\, down river\, and giant slalom racing.  Beginner to intermediate division slalom race.  Head-to-head rafting with cash prizes and the paddleboard race in Bigfork Bay is returning for a fourth year!\nWe’re excited to welcome back Clark Hyundai as our banner sponsor for this year’s festival!  This festival wouldn’t be possible without ALL of our amazing sponsors.\nFor more information\, check out our website at www.bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com \n\n\n\n\n \nThursday May 26th:\nOpen Camping for competitors at take-out of Wild Mile. Please check in with Camp host and respect all camping rules. \nFriday May 27th:\n10:00 – 12:00 p.m. Womx’s Race Training Clinic – California Watersport Collective \n2:30 p.m. – Registration for Friday Fun Float @ put in (South Shore Access off Hwy 209) \n3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Ball Race or Boater-X (depending on river flow): Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail \n6:00 p.m. Weekend Orientation\, located at Riverbend Stage in Sliter Memorial Park \n7:00 – 10:00 p.m. FREE CONCERT at Riverbend Stage in Sliter Memorial Park featuring Mudslide Charley from Missoula \n\n\nregistration \n\n\nraffle sales \n\n\nfundraiser for our local first responders \n\n\nCompetition Schedule: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday May 28th:\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Registration/Check In: – Kayaks\, SUP Race\, Rafts – Downtown – Vendor Area – Mill St. & Osborn Landing \n10:00 a.m. Lower Slalom Race: Powerhouse/ Steel Bridge \n11:00 a.m. SUP Races Begin: Bigfork Bay Public DockTentative: Beginner 11:00 Intermediate 11:30 Advanced 12:00 \n12:30 p.m. – Mandatory Safety Meeting @ put in (South Shore Access off Hwy 209) \n1:00 p.m. Expert Slalom:  Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail \nSunday May 29th:\n8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration: Rafts – Downtown – Vendor Area – Mill St. & Osborn Landing \n9:30 a.m. Down River Race:  Viewing at Steel Bridge and along Swan River Nature Trail \n11:00 a.m. 1st heat Raft Head-to-Head: Viewing at Steel Bridge and along Swan River Nature Trail \n11:30 a.m. Giant Slalom: Viewing at Steel Bridge and along Swan River Nature Trail \n2:30 p.m. Final Rafting Heats  \n6:00 p.m. Awards ceremony at The Garden Bar at the conclusion of all racing!
URL:https://bigfork.org/event/bigfork-whitewater-festival-6/2022-05-28/
LOCATION:Wild Mile on the Swan River
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Bigfork Whitewater Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 47th Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival will be happening Memorial Day weekend\, May 26-29\, 2022.\nHUGE cash prizes for men and women’s kayak divisions for overall in slalom\, down river\, and giant slalom racing.  Beginner to intermediate division slalom race.  Head-to-head rafting with cash prizes and the paddleboard race in Bigfork Bay is returning for a fourth year!\nWe’re excited to welcome back Clark Hyundai as our banner sponsor for this year’s festival!  This festival wouldn’t be possible without ALL of our amazing sponsors.\nFor more information\, check out our website at www.bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com \n\n\n\n\n \nThursday May 26th:\nOpen Camping for competitors at take-out of Wild Mile. Please check in with Camp host and respect all camping rules. \nFriday May 27th:\n10:00 – 12:00 p.m. Womx’s Race Training Clinic – California Watersport Collective \n2:30 p.m. – Registration for Friday Fun Float @ put in (South Shore Access off Hwy 209) \n3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Ball Race or Boater-X (depending on river flow): Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail \n6:00 p.m. Weekend Orientation\, located at Riverbend Stage in Sliter Memorial Park \n7:00 – 10:00 p.m. FREE CONCERT at Riverbend Stage in Sliter Memorial Park featuring Mudslide Charley from Missoula \n\n\nregistration \n\n\nraffle sales \n\n\nfundraiser for our local first responders \n\n\nCompetition Schedule: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday May 28th:\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Registration/Check In: – Kayaks\, SUP Race\, Rafts – Downtown – Vendor Area – Mill St. & Osborn Landing \n10:00 a.m. Lower Slalom Race: Powerhouse/ Steel Bridge \n11:00 a.m. SUP Races Begin: Bigfork Bay Public DockTentative: Beginner 11:00 Intermediate 11:30 Advanced 12:00 \n12:30 p.m. – Mandatory Safety Meeting @ put in (South Shore Access off Hwy 209) \n1:00 p.m. Expert Slalom:  Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail \nSunday May 29th:\n8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration: Rafts – Downtown – Vendor Area – Mill St. & Osborn Landing \n9:30 a.m. Down River Race:  Viewing at Steel Bridge and along Swan River Nature Trail \n11:00 a.m. 1st heat Raft Head-to-Head: Viewing at Steel Bridge and along Swan River Nature Trail \n11:30 a.m. Giant Slalom: Viewing at Steel Bridge and along Swan River Nature Trail \n2:30 p.m. Final Rafting Heats  \n6:00 p.m. Awards ceremony at The Garden Bar at the conclusion of all racing!
URL:https://bigfork.org/event/bigfork-whitewater-festival-6/2022-05-27/
LOCATION:Wild Mile on the Swan River
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Events
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