America’s oldest whitewater festival, FIBArk returns to Salida for its 73rd straight year. Experience one of Colorado’s coolest mountain towns on one of its biggest weekends of the year.
America’s Oldest & Boldest Whitewater Festival
Concerts, craft beer, and whitewater races will keep you entertained. It’s held from Thursday to Sunday, June TBD 2022. The FIBArk Whitewater Festival has been held annually since 1949. It features a wide array of both land and sea events including rafting, kayaking, mountain biking and running.
The highlight is the Parade down Salida F Street, which takes place on Saturday at 10 am.
River Events:
- Downriver Race
- Hooligan Race
- Freestyle Kayak
- Raft Rodeo
- Raft Sprint
- Pine Creek Race
- Slalom Races
- Stand Up Paddleboard
- Crazy River Dog
- REP River Run-Off
Land Events:
- Chain Drain
- Karaoke/Talent
- Parade
- Mountain Bike Races
- Running Races
Salida Accommodations
Details
Address: Arkansas River, Downtown Salida, CO
Date: Thur-Sun, June TBD 2022
Website: fibark.com
