THIS EVENT IS FREE!
Please bring CASH for all purchases & no outside alcohol
Join us for the Gunnison River Festival on SATURDAY, JUNE 13 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 p.m. at the Gunnison Whitewater Park! There will be music, vendors, free clinics, spectator events, kid activities, art, food
There is a $10 waive fee (unless ACA Member, must have member #) & $10 registration fee for participants who want to compete in events.
SCHEDULE
Kids Zone 12pm-5pm
Clinics
9:00 AM – LatinX Float
Sponsored by Scenic River Tours
10:00 AM – FREE On Land River Safety Clinic @ Second Wave
Sponsored by Gunnison Kayak Program, no registration required
Events
Winners receive cash prizes!!! 1st place – $100, 2nd place-$75, 3rd place- $50
12:00 pm – Canine Big Air
Bring your furry friend and see how far they can launch!
12:30 PM – Fly Casting Competition
Calling all Fishermen & Women to cast and win big
1:15 PM – Tube Race
Open to everyone. Tubes and PFDs provided—grab a friend and hope the river gods push you to the front! (prizes will be food & drink vouchers for the winners)
2:15 PM – Whitewater Olympics – sponsored by Merrick
Open to everyone. Participants will journey through a variety of silly challenges that include throwing bagging, retrieving paddles and shoes – like all good boaters do. Be prepared to take a swim. No boat? No problem-a variety of crafts will be available for FREE use through our vendors or simply your use body, pfd, helmet as a boat.
3:15 PM – Kayak Freestyle – sponsored by the Turd Herder
Get in your playboat and spin it to win it –
4:00 PM – Hooligan Race– sponsored by Wright Angle Construction
Dress in costume and bring anything that floats but is not a boat! The more homemade the better, remember you are being judged on creativity and style—Show off your river rat mojo.
4:45 PM – Prize Drawing
A variety of great swag is available for a buy in drawing at the registration tent!
Competition Registration
Registration is $10 per person plus $10 per person for an ACA 1 day license, unless you have an ACA card. Event sign-up will start at 11:45 a.m., and participants are advised to bring cash if they wish to register for the events.
Every participant must sign the ACA Waiver and Release of Liability form or ACA online waiver prior to participation to the event. If you are an ACA member, you must submit your card number at the event.
Cash Prize Awards: $100 for first place, $75 for second place and $50 for third place.
Participants will be scored based on Style, Duration, Technical Aspect and Crowd Appeal!
For those interested in registering their furry friends for the Canine Big Air event, it’s recommended to arrive at the Whitewater Park by 10:30 a.m.
Canine Big Air
Participation in the Canine Big Air event requires a registration fee of $10 per dog. Cash prize: $50 first prize; $25 runner-up. Must sign waiver to participate in event. Dogs do not need an ACA day license.
ACA Risk Management Requirements:
Life Jacket Wear: All participants in ACA sanctioned events and activities must wear properly-fitting U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets (Personal Flotation Devices or PFDs) at all times during on-water activities. Event organizers are responsible for enforcing this requirement and should understand if a participant removes their life jacket and an injury or death occurs, the insurance company may deny coverage to the club and/or its members.
Drug and Alcohol Use before or during on-water activities: The ACA does not allow persons under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs to participate in ACA sanctioned on-water activities. Event coordinators should not allow participants to consume any alcohol or illegal drugs immediately before or during an on-water activity or event. Clubs and affiliate organizations must disqualify any participant under the influence of alcohol or drugs from participation and ask them to leave immediately. See Section V for information on serving alcohol at off-water events and meetings.