White Water Festival
June 13 - 16, 2024
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MUST-SEE EVENTS
HOOLIGAN RACE
Calling this a whitewater paddling event may be generous, but saying it is one of the most fun events of FIBArk would be right on. The Hooligan Race is open to anything that floats that’s not a boat. Hooligans dress up in costume and the winner is usually not just the fastest but often one of the few left standing, or, floating. This spectacle of “controlled chaos” is a local tradition that always produces a huge turnout. Don’t miss it!
HEART OF THE ROCKIES RAMPAGE
Heart of the Rockies Rampage sponsored by World Cup Skateboarding, Friends of Salida Skateparks, City of Salida, and FIBArk. This world class skateboarding competition will begin with groms and end with visiting pros from around the world competing for a purse prize. Categories also include amateurs, women's, and master's divisions.
fun for the whole family
LIVE MUSIC
Located in Salida’s historic downtown, Riverside Park and amphitheater is the center of FIBArk activity and entertainment. Enjoy 3 nights and 4 days of live music throughout the weekend right alongside the banks of the Arkansas River. You won't want to miss this year's lineup!
MOUNTAIN FAMILY VILLAGE
We have decided to step up our kids programming this year as a treat for adults and kids alike. Keep an ear out for all of the kid-centric specialties coming to the play-ground side of Riverside Park. We will update this site with tons of fun over the next few months.
vendor village
If you were a fan of our long loved “vendor alley”, you will love our new “vendor village”. Vendor village is being perfectly curated to fit the FIBArk vibe. Keep an eye out on this site in the next month for a finalized vendor list.
friday, june 16
PIMPS OF JOYTIME
8:00 pm
An amalgamation of New Orleans and Bay Area funk elements juxtaposed with Brooklyn’s indie DIY ethos, Pimps of Joytime mirror the diversity of their communities and eclectic generational tastes. Traditionally, their music has always ignored established norms and colored outside the lines, and you can always expect the band to deliver an incendiary live show with swaggering confidence and undeniable cool. With Brian J consistently at the helm, the group has evolved through various configurations since bursting on the scene in 2004. They’ve created countless soulful, swaggering grooves across five full length releases, and can be found playing tours and festivals consistently around the world.
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saturday, june 17
HELL's BELLES
8:00 pm
HELL'S BELLES are first and foremost dedicated AC/DC fanatics. This is what we all have in common. We're all part of a huge community of devotees to one of the greatest rock-n-roll bands in the world. This is who we all are, and this is what HELL'S BELLES strives to deliver with mechanical precision and passionate fury. Endorsed by Angus Young himself (Blender Magazine, 2003), HELL'S BELLES are the closest one can get without actually moving to Australia and joining AC/DC's road crew.