White Water Festival
June 12 - 15, 2025
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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!
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 14
Heartbyrne
8:00 pm
HeartByrne pays tribute to Talking Heads and David Byrne, who fused pop, funk, art rock, and African rhythms into perhaps the most adventurous, danceable and timeless music
to emerge from the new wave movement. HeartByrne picks up the torch where the seminal concert film 'Stop Making Sense' left off, breathing new life into the classics and pushing the grooves into uncharted sonic territory. What began as an informal ‘hoot night' has evolved into a must-see touring act featuring vocalist Darin Murphy and some of Austin, TX's most talented musicians.
saturday, june 15
The Texas Gentlemen
8:00 pm
Pop on Floor It!!!, the new and second full-length effort from the Texas Gentlemen, and prepare your eardrums to be hit with everything from woozy, brass-fueled Dixieland-style jazz (“Veal Cutlass”), to slinky, chicken-scratch country funk (“Bare Maximum”) to lushly orchestrated pop-soul balladry (“Ain’t Nothin’ New”)—and that’s all in just the first 10 minutes of playtime.
These are no ordinary Gents. Rather, the members—co-singers and frontmen Nik Lee and Daniel Creamer (who also handle guitar and keys, respectively); guitarist Ryan Ake; bassist Scott Edgar Lee, Jr.; and drummer Aaron Haynes (who since the recording has been replaced by Paul Grass)—have spent the last half-decade or so logging thousands of hours of stage and studio time behind a wide array of artists, from legends including Kris Kristofferson, George Strait and Joe Ely to young whippersnappers like Leon Bridges and Shakey Graves.
the headliners
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
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FIRST AIDStay 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.
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LOST & FOUNDHopefully 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!
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INFORMATION BOOTHLooking 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.
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2025 CONCERTSTickets may be purchased on the website and the entry of the event.
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ADMISSION FEESFRIDAY & 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.
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WRISTBANDSTickets 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.
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ALCOHOLNo 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.
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REGISTRATIONThe 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.
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CASH PRIZESCash prizes vary per event. See event pages for more details.
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RESULTSWe 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.
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REFUNDS & EXCHANGESWe 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.
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ELIGIBILITYEligibility 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!
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CAMPINGCamping 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
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PARKINGParking 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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PLACES TO STAYCheck out our sponsored partners that can accommodate your stay in Salida. Pinion Vacation Rentals Woodland Motel