Wild West River Fest 2025

Come join us for the annual Wild West River Fest in Cody Wyoming, August 8th to 10th. As seen in Kayak Session Magazine, this is the premier summer kayaking event in Wyoming.

Slalom, Boatercross, Sprint (any craft), or spectate! We have something for everyone at Wild West River Fest!
Live Music, Beer Garden & food trucks to boot!

Registration link:

https://www.wildwestpaddleclub.org/riverfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday, August 8th, 2025
5 pm: Open Registration @ Hayden Arch Bridge
6 pm: Group Paddle | Class IV

Saturday, August 9th, 2025
8:30 am : Racer Shuttle @ Gradient Mountain Sports
10 am : Racer’s Meeting @ Hayden Arch Bridge
10:30 am: Women & Youth Slalom Race Begins | Class III
11:30 pm: Men’s Slalom Race Begins | Class III
12:30 pm : Shoshone Canyon Racer’s Meeting @Hayden Arch Bridge
1 pm : Shoshone Canyon Race Begins | Class IV
6:30 pm : Free Public Concert @ City Park
Music by Quiet Coyote
8 pm: Awards
Beer garden and food trucks!

Sunday, August 10th, 2025
10 am : Racer Shuttle @ Gradient Mountain Sports
10:30 am : Racers Meeting @ Demaris Put-IN
11 am : Sprint Race Begins (inflatables and sups welcome) | Class II great for beginners too!
Noon : Lunch and Awards @ Belfry Bridge
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