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Presented by SUBARU & American Canoe Association 2008 Schedule Subject to Change
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
5 pm
FIBArk Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, Live Music by Mikee T former Motet guitarist Salida Steamplant
6 pm
Introduction of FIBArk Paddlers, Board & Commodore, Salida Steamplant
Thursday, June 12, 2008
7 to 9 am
Sertoma Breakfast, 3rd St between E & F Streets
10 am
Pine Creek Boater X , supported by Colorado Kayak Supply & Kayak Session Magazine, Pine Creek- Registration begins at 8 am. All parking at AVA north of race site.
11 am
Wildwater Sprint - On Site Registration begins at 9 am at Salida East BLM Site
3 pm
Kick-Off Party, Live music by - At the Salida Rotary Amphitheater in Riverside Park
3:30 pm
"Brian Dreher" Pro Raft Race Browns Canyon. Registration opens 2 pm at the Fishermans Bridge Put-In South of Buena Vista
4 to 6 pm
River Events Registration (Raft Rodeo, Slalom, Freestyle, Downriver and Hooligan) at the FIBArk Boathouse
5:30 pm
Live Music by On the One at the Salida Rotary Amphitheater
6 pm
Tenderfoot Hill Climb, - supported by TEVA, hosted by the City of Salida Recreation Department - Registration 4pm at corner of 1st and F St.
6:30 pm
Raft Rodeo, Salida Whitewater Park
7:30 pm
Award Ceremony Pro Raft Race and Raft Rodeo - Salida Boat Ramp
8 pm
Kick-Off Party, Music by Drew Emmit Band and Guests – At the Salida Rotary Amphitheater in Riverside Park
Friday, June 13, 2008
7 to 10 am
River Events Registration (Slalom, Freestyle, Downriver and Hooligan) at the FIBArk Boathouse
10 am to Noon
Learn to Skate the Showdown. all ages skills camp. Registration on site at 9:30am
11:30 am
Wildwater Classic Race starts river right just above the 1st playhole
12 Noon
Freestyle Preliminaries, - Junior, Expert & Pro Classes, Salida Whitewater Park
12 Noon
Boys and Girls Club Recycled Costume Show..It's new, it's fun, it's recycled
1 pm
SubCulture Open Registration begins at 12:45am at Riverside Park
4 to 6 pm
River Events Registration (Slalom, Freestyle, Downriver, and Hooligan) at the FIBArk Boathouse
5:30 pm
Live Music by Papa Grows Funk – At the Salida Rotary Amphitheater in Riverside Park
8 pm
Live Music by The Radiators at the Salida Rotary Amphitheater in Riverside Park
Saturday, June 14, 2008
7 to 10am
River Events Registration (Slalom - Slalom registration closes at 8am, Freestyle, Downriver and Hooligan) at the FIBArk Boathouse
8 am
5k & 10k Running Race, supported by TEVA, hosted by the City of Salida Recreation Department Registration starts at 7:00 am at Thonhoff Park
9 am
Slalom Race, Salida Whitewater Park
10 am
Blue Paddle FIBArk Parade supported by Bank of the West featuring Kiwanis Kidz, Pet & Pedal Parade, F Street
10 am
Award Ceremony for 5k & 10k Running Race, supported by TEVA, hosted by the City of Salida Recreation Department New Belgium Brewing Tent
11 am
Airband Competition Registration Begins at 10:00 am – At the Salida Rotary Amphitheater in Riverside Park
12 Noon
Blue Paddle FIBArk Parade Awards Ceremony, Pueblo Bank & Trust parking lot on corner of 2nd and F Streets
12 Noon
Theotokatos Celebration FIBArk honors Mary Theotokatos the donor of the Manhattan Hotel property and George Theotokatos, 1971 FIBArk Commodore
12:30 pm
Karaoke Registration Begins at 10:00 am – At the Salida Rotary Amphitheater in Riverside Park
1 to 4 pm
Kiwanis Old Fashioned Races of FIBArk - Riverside Park
2 pm
Salida Skate Park Showdown , Salida Skate Park- 1st and E streets
2 - 5 pm
River Events Registration (Downriver, Hooligan and Crazy River Dog)at the FIBArk Boathouse
3:00 pm
Live Music by by Blue Turtle Seduction – At the Salida Rotary Amphitheater in Riverside Park
4 pm
Awards Ceremony for Slalom Race, Salida Boat Ramp
5 :30 pm
Hooligan Race, Salida Whitewater Park - registration at the put-in or register early - 2 pm at the FIBArk Boathouse
5:30 pm
Live Music by the Papa Mali Quartet at the Salida Rotary Amphitheater in Riverside Park
6:30 pm
Hooligan Race Finals - F Street Bridge
6:30 pm
Hooligan Awards Ceremony – Salida Boat Ramp
7 pm
Freestyle Competition Pro Finals, Salida Whitewater Park
8 pm
Live Music by Hells Belles - At the Salida Rotary Amphitheater in Riverside Park
10:30 pm
Pine Creek Boater X Footage & Award Ceremony for Professional Class Freestyle – Steamplant Theater
Sunday, June 15, 2008
7 to 9am
River Events Registration (Downriver and Crazy River Dog)at the FIBArk Boathouse
8 am
FIBArk 6 mile Trail Run supported by TEVA, hosted by City of Salida Recreation Department - Registration begins at 7:00 am at the F Street Bridge
9 am
Freestyle Competition Finals, Salida Whitewater Park
9 am
Kid’s Climbing Comp supported by Black Diamond– Results & Prizes will be given after each age group 9:00 am – Ages 6-8 / 10:00 am –Ages 9-10 / 11:00 am Ages 11-12. Registration begins at 8:30 am $5.00
9:30 am
Heart of the Rockies Community Church Worship Group - At the Salida Rotary Amphitheater in Riverside Park
10 am
Downriver Race, - Novice - Salida to Stockyards Bridge
10:15 am
Downriver Race - 26 Mile Raft - Salida to Cotopaxi
10:30 am
Downriver Race - 10 Mile Intermediate - Salida to Rincon
10:45 am
Downriver Race - Open Canoes - 26 Mile Expert Salida to Cotopaxi
11 am
Downriver Race - Kayaks and C1- 26 Mile Expert Salida to Cotopaxi
11:30 am
Awards Ceremony for Trail Races, supported by TEVA, hosted by the City of Salida Recreation Department New Belgium Brewing Tent on F Street
12 Noon
Joey Memorial Crazy River Dog Contest supported by Ruff Wear and Mike (Joey’s Dad) – Salida Boat Ramp - Registration at the FIBArk Boathouse 10:30 am
1 pm
Chili Cook-Off fundraiser for the FIBArk Adventure Scholarship Program - Riverside Park
3:30 pm
Closing Award Ceremonies: FIBArk Paddler Scholarship Awards, Downriver Races, and Freestyle Events – Salida Rotary Amphitheater in Riverside Park


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