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Family Float Class IIRiver Runners Event Guide
Some of the goings-on in and around Buena Vista, Salida and Cañon City.
Opening Day of the 2019 Colorado Rafting Season
Join us
Opening day of the 2019 Colorado rafting season is scheduled for April 6, 2019. Learn more about Colorado whitewater rafting at whitewater.net or give us a call at 800-723-8987.
Something for the whole family
River Runners has a river adventure for nearly all ages and abilities. Choose from beginner, intermediate and advanced whitewater on half-day, full-day and overnight rafting trips. Minimum requirements for the Family Float are just three years old and 35 pounds.
Choose from three locations on Colorado’s Arkansas River
River Runners has three locations on the Upper Arkansas River: River Runners at Browns Canyon, River Runners at South Main (new), and River Runners at the Royal Gorge – all an easy and scenic drive from Colorado Springs, Denver and Summit County.
Book in advance for the best deal
Take advantage of pre-season whitewater rafting deals and save on your Colorado vacation. Group discounts are also available. Call 800-723-8987 for more details.
CKS PaddleFest is a weekend festival is for all ages, abilities and activities. Enjoy paddling demos, live music and competitions all weekend long. It is a great time to check out Buena Vista, Colorado. The PaddleFest Race to the Grill will be held at River Runners on Monday, May 27, 2019.
The 2019 Campout for the Cause is in Buena Vista, Colorado on June 1 – 3, 2019. Tickets start at $99 for the three-day lifestyle music festival. Book a raft trip with River Runners and get transportation to and from the venue.
The Cause: EMMY’S FRIENDS
This year’s cause supports a two-year-old girl named Emmy with a rare childhood cancer known as embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. Learn more about the cause here.
FIBArk Whitewater Festival
FIBArk Whitewater Festival, which stands for “First In Boating on the Arkansas”, started in 1949 as a riverboat race in Salida, Colorado. It has evolved into a premier whitewater event attracting some of the best paddlers in the world. In addition to the paddling aspect of the event, it is one of Salida’s biggest parties, featuring a carnival, live music, kids events and so much more. Plan your visit to Salida during FIBArk for a weekend you will not forget!
June 21 & 22, 2019
The Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival promotes the outdoors and an active lifestyle through kayak, stand up paddle board, raft, and river board competitions. The Arkansas River runs through the Royal Gorge into Cañon City where the 8th annual event is centered. The RGWF celebrates the Arkansas River and highlights the many recreational opportunities it presents. Enjoy live music and much more at this all-ages festival.
Rapids and Grass Beer Festival
Featuring music from Rapid Grass and more great bands
June 29 – 30, 2019 at the Beach in Buena Vista, Colorado
The fourth annual Rapids and Grass Beer Festival features unlimited tastings from more than 45 premiere breweries from Colorado and across the United States.
Plus, live music at the Beach Stage from Rapidgrass and many more bands TBD.
After party shows at the Ivy Ballroom in the Surf Hotel.
Freedom Float to River Runners on June 30.
Featuring The River Arkansas
River Runners and The River Arkansas present the Second River on the River – a rafting, camping and music festival at River Runners in Buena Vista, Colorado, August 9-11, 2019. Beer sales will benefit a local non-profit TBD. Beer donated by Eddyline Brewery.
Beer Donated by Eddyline Brewery
THE SCHEDULE AND LINE-UP:
Friday, August 9, 2019
- 4 pm – 8 pm – Camping and event check-in
8 pm – 10 pm – Opening Band TBD
Saturday, August 10, 2019
- 10 am – 1 pm – Browns Canyon Raft Trip
1 pm – 3 pm – Band TBD
4 pm – 7 pm – Band TBD
7 pm – 10 pm – The River Arkansas
10:30 pm – 12 am – Silent Disco
Sunday, August 12, 2018
- 1 pm – Camping check-out
LOCATION:
River Runners at Browns Canyon
24070 County Road 301
Buena Vista, Colorado
August 9 – 11, 2019
Opening Day of the 2019 Colorado Rafting Season
Join us
Opening day of the 2019 Colorado rafting season is scheduled for April 6, 2019. Learn more about Colorado whitewater rafting at whitewater.net or give us a call at 800-723-8987.
Something for the whole family
River Runners has a river adventure for nearly all ages and abilities. Choose from beginner, intermediate and advanced whitewater on half-day, full-day and overnight rafting trips. Minimum requirements for the Family Float are just three years old and 35 pounds.
Choose from three locations on Colorado’s Arkansas River
River Runners has three locations on the Upper Arkansas River: River Runners at Browns Canyon, River Runners at South Main (new), and River Runners at the Royal Gorge – all an easy and scenic drive from Colorado Springs, Denver and Summit County.
Book in advance for the best deal
Take advantage of pre-season whitewater rafting deals and save on your Colorado vacation. Group discounts are also available. Call 800-723-8987 for more details.
CKS PaddleFest is a weekend festival is for all ages, abilities and activities. Enjoy paddling demos, live music and competitions all weekend long. It is a great time to check out Buena Vista, Colorado. The PaddleFest Race to the Grill will be held at River Runners on Monday, May 27, 2019.
The 2019 Campout for the Cause is in Buena Vista, Colorado on June 1 – 3, 2019. Tickets start at $99 for the three-day lifestyle music festival. Book a raft trip with River Runners and get transportation to and from the venue.
The Cause: EMMY’S FRIENDS
This year’s cause supports a two-year-old girl named Emmy with a rare childhood cancer known as embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. Learn more about the cause here.
FIBArk Whitewater Festival
FIBArk Whitewater Festival, which stands for “First In Boating on the Arkansas”, started in 1949 as a riverboat race in Salida, Colorado. It has evolved into a premier whitewater event attracting some of the best paddlers in the world. In addition to the paddling aspect of the event, it is one of Salida’s biggest parties, featuring a carnival, live music, kids events and so much more. Plan your visit to Salida during FIBArk for a weekend you will not forget!
June 21 & 22, 2019
The Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival promotes the outdoors and an active lifestyle through kayak, stand up paddle board, raft, and river board competitions. The Arkansas River runs through the Royal Gorge into Cañon City where the 8th annual event is centered. The RGWF celebrates the Arkansas River and highlights the many recreational opportunities it presents. Enjoy live music and much more at this all-ages festival.
Rapids and Grass Beer Festival
Featuring music from Rapid Grass and more great bands
June 29 – 30, 2019 at the Beach in Buena Vista, Colorado
The fourth annual Rapids and Grass Beer Festival features unlimited tastings from more than 45 premiere breweries from Colorado and across the United States.
Plus, live music at the Beach Stage from Rapidgrass and many more bands TBD.
After party shows at the Ivy Ballroom in the Surf Hotel.
Freedom Float to River Runners on June 30.
Featuring The River Arkansas
River Runners and The River Arkansas present the Second River on the River – a rafting, camping and music festival at River Runners in Buena Vista, Colorado, August 9-11, 2019. Beer sales will benefit a local non-profit TBD. Beer donated by Eddyline Brewery.
Beer Donated by Eddyline Brewery
THE SCHEDULE AND LINE-UP:
Friday, August 9, 2019
-
4 pm – 8 pm – Camping and event check-in
8 pm – 10 pm – Opening Band TBD
Saturday, August 10, 2019
-
10 am – 1 pm – Browns Canyon Raft Trip
1 pm – 3 pm – Band TBD
4 pm – 7 pm – Band TBD
7 pm – 10 pm – The River Arkansas
10:30 pm – 12 am – Silent Disco
Sunday, August 12, 2018
-
1 pm – Camping check-out
LOCATION:
River Runners at Browns Canyon
24070 County Road 301
Buena Vista, Colorado
August 9 – 11, 2019
