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Image of rafters at the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Canon City, Colorado
Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival - Cañon City, CO. Photo: Scrubhiker (USCdyer)

Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival – Cañon City | July

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Located just two hours southwest of Denver, the Royal Gorge is a “must-see” attraction, especially during July when Cañon City hosts an exhilarating weekend of boats, bands, and beer at the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival. It’s Cañon City’s biggest party of the summer and a perfect place to experience Colorado’s outdoors at its finest.

This year’s annual Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival takes place on Friday and Saturday, July 21st – 22nd, 2023 at Centennial Park.

Image of tubers at the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Canon City, CO
Tubers on the water. Photo by: Daniel

During the weekend, the days are filled with whitewater competitions and family enjoyment, meanwhile, local and favorite bands from across the nation make Cañon City come alive each night. There are entry fees for each event and profits go directly to the Royal Gorge RIO, a non-profit that supports the city’s expansion of its Whitewater Park and other river and community causes.

Come around to live like a local and splash the weekend away!

Land Events

Image of rafters at the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Canon City
Rafters in front of the crowd. Photo by: facebook.com/RoyalGorgeWhitewaterFestival
  • Coming Home Realty ​5K & 10K Mountain Bike Ride
  • The Pizza Madness 5K & 10K Trail Run
  • 3 Rocks Engineering Grinder
  • Weenie Dog Race
  • Great Escape Trail Events (Biking)
  • Yoga in the Park

Whitewater Events

Image of a kayaker at Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Canon City ,CO
Kayaker on the water. Photo by: Daniel
  • Greater Fremont County Floatie Rodeo
  • Royal Gorge Race – R4, R6, Kayak
  • RMR Story Head 2 Head – R2
  • Build Your Own Boat Race
  • Kayak Head 2 Head Race
  • SUP Head 2 Head Race
  • Community Raft Race
  • Rafting Sprints and Slalom
  • Surfing Competition
  • All Hands On Deck!
  • Duckie Dash
  • SUP Parade
  • Raft Rodeo

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Details

Address: Centennial Park, Cañon City, CO

Date: Friday – Saturday | July 21 – 22, 2023

Admission: Entry fees for each event, small admission fee for spectators

Website: royalgorgewhitewaterfestival.com

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