White Water Festival
June 12 - 15, 2025
Every year, the FIBArk website, like the festival itself, is reimagined, updated, and dynamic until the festival starts.
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our mission
FIBArk Community Paddling Center envisions a community where all community members have access to education, events and programs in whitewater paddlesports. Where all community youth are given opportunities to discover whitewater paddlesports and river safety, and where everyone is supported in learning about the history of FIBArk and this amazing river we call home.
meet the board
Lindsay Sutton-Stephens
President
KARINA MADDEN
Secretary
Jamie shores
Board Member
Heather soderman
Board Member
maddy willow
Board Member
Erica armstrong
Vice President
Kelsey Conner
Board Member
tim schultz
Board Member
cassidy jimerson
Board Member
Lynne allen
River Director
Courtney kenady
Board Member
ryan lynch
Board Member
sara walsh
Board Member
FIBArk Community Paddling Center
IS DEDICATED TO
1) Supporting community members to discover whitewater paddlesports through yearly events and programs.
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2) Providing local youth with the opportunity to safely engage in whitewater paddlesports and learn river safety and etiquette.
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3) Offering a space where community members can learn about whitewater paddlesports, the history of the Arkansas River and the history of the FIBArk organization.
