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Stay Safe out there! But if you do need First Aid or Police, they will be roaming throughout the festival grounds. All security guards (located throughout the festival grounds and at entrances and exits) will be on radio and can contact EMS or Police for you. If you have a serious medical emergency call 911.

Hopefully you keep all of your belongings during the weekend! But if you find you have lost something, the Lost and Found is located at the Entry Info Booth. Hours may be limited but rest assured....we won’t give your stuff away!

Looking for more details on the festival venue and schedule, the shortest route to a tasty beverage, or some extra sunscreen? Come visit us at the Entry Information Booth.

​FIBArk Community Paddling Program reserves the right to refuse participation in the FIBArk 2025 festival—including but not limited to speakers, performers, vendors, and parade entrants—at its sole discretion and for any reason, including concerns related to safety, community standards, or alignment with the event’s mission and values. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected class under applicable law. ​ FIBArk is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We strictly prohibit any political campaigning, messaging, or activities by vendors, float participants, or attendees during festival and parade events. Participation must remain focused on celebration and community—not politics. Any violation of this policy will result in immediate removal from the festival grounds. ​

Here's the official 2025 FIBArk map!

Tickets may be purchased on the website and the entry of the event.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY CONCERTS: $10 Pre-Sale Tixs available or $15 per person at the door. THURSDAY & SUNDAY: FREE ENTRY. No ticket purchase necessary on those days. FREE ENTRY (IDs REQUIRED) for under 17, and over 65.

Tickets purchased online will be exchanged for a wristband the day of the event. The purchase of a ticket grants you access to Riverside Park on either Friday, June 13 or Saturday, June 14th, 20205 to see the full music lineup. Once guests have wristbands on, they will be able to leave and re-enter the event throughout the day.

No outside alcohol will be allowed within the Riverside Park. IDs will be required to receive a 21 and up wristband for the purchase of alcohol.

The 2025 FIBArk Whitewater Festival will open registration in Spring 2025. Registration will be available online and on-site at the FIBArk Registration location. Online registration will close at 6PM on the night before your event.

Cash prizes vary per event. See event pages for more details.

We will post event results as fast as we possibly can during event days. You can keep an eye on the RESULTS page for any new or archived results.

We do not allow refund or exchanges of any kind. Each participant acknowledges and agrees to the no refunds, exchanges, or transfers at the time of registration. Please consult our Terms & Conditions each participant signs/e-signs prior to registration completion for more information.

Eligibility will depend on the competition. In some events, we allow Jr/Cadets, Intermediate, and expert levels. We even allow dogs to compete in some events!

Camping on the north side of the river (across the F Street bridge) may jeopardize FIBArks future. This land is owned by the railroad and each year we have to ask for permission to cross it for our running and Hooligan races. Please don’t camp there. There are plenty of other camping resources nearby: http://www.parks.state.co.us/parks/arkansasheadwaters/camping/Pages/CampingHome.aspx http://www.forestcamping.com/dow/rockymtn/siinfo.htm

Parking in downtown Salida is free. There is a large lot for day parking located at the bottom of F Street, on the NE side of the river and a smaller lot in front of the AHRA building on Sackett and G Street. Please note, the AHRA parking lot facing Sackett Street is reserved for employees only. The parking lot facing G street is public. (This lot will have spaces reserved for handicapped parking). There is no overnight parking allowed in either of these lots. There is no overnight parking allowed in either of these lots. Parking along the streets downtown is allowed unless otherwise noted. Please respect residents, driveways, and alleyways when parking streetside. Parking within Sackett Street to 3rd between G and E Streets is limited to 2 hours at a time from 9am and 5pm. Map of Downtown Parking

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