2026 Schedule of Events

Thursday, May 21st

Open Camping for competitors. Please check in with Camp host and respect all camping rules.

Friday, May 22nd

12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Boater-X: Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail. Registration online, capped at first 16 participants.

4:00 p.m. Flower Float, put in at South Shore Access off Hwy 209.

6:00 p.m. Weekend Boater Orientation

Competition Schedule:

VIEWING FOR ALL KAYAK & RAFT RACES ALONG SWAN RIVER NATURE TRAIL

Saturday, May 23rd

8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Registration/Check In: - Kayaks, SUP Race, Rafts - Downtown in front of Lake Baked

10:00 a.m. Lower Slalom Race: Powerhouse/ Sliter’s Park

11:00 a.m. SUP Races Begin: Bigfork Bay Public Dock
Tentative: Beginner @ 11:00 / Intermediate @ 11:30 / Advanced @ 12:00

11:00 a.m. Downriver Raft Time Trial: Top 8 teams advance

12:30 p.m. - Mandatory Safety Meeting @ put in (South Shore Access off Hwy 209)

1:00 p.m. Expert Slalom

9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Saturday Night Dance Party at The Riverview Bar

Sunday, May 24th

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Registration

9:00 a.m. 1st heat Raft Head-to-Head

10:30 a.m. Down River Race

12:00 p.m. 2nd heat Raft Head-to-Head

12:30 p.m. Giant Slalom

3:00 p.m. Final Rafting Heats

6:00 p.m. Awards ceremony at The Garden Bar at the conclusion of all racing!