Choose Your Events – $15 One • $25 All-Access
Early registration has ended, but you can still sign-up in person tomorrow morning at the event!!
Start by selecting a category below. You can register for multiple events.
Discount for multiple events will show at checkout. Online registration will be open until 12:00(Noon) on Friday 5/29. Same-day registration will be available at Rich Weiss and C-Hole on the day of the eventi.
ALL racers will need to pick up their bibs at Rich Weiss Park. You can check-in and get wristbands at C-hole or Rich Weiss Park but can only get bibs at Rich Weiss.
Same-day registration can pay at both and get wristbands, but only get bibs at Rich Weiss.
- Kayak Rodeo - Charlie's Hole
- Open Class - Downriver Kayak Race - Rich Weiss
- Kayak Slalom - Rich Weiss Park
- Raft Rodeo - Charlie's Hole
- Drew Hyde Raft Race - Rich Weiss Park
- Pack Raft Race - Charlie's Hole
Event Description
The flagship event of Friends of the Yampa, the Yampa River Festival, is a true hometown celebration of our friend the Yampa River. This year, our 46th annual, we are carefully watching the water levels to host a safe and fun event that celebrates the Yampa!
It is with great thanks to all the passionate and dedicated river enthusiasts, partners, and supporters that this event continues to be the gem that it is today. While following all the latest safety guidelines, we hope that our river friends will join us to celebrate this year’s Yampa River Festival between May 28-31, 2026. The main event is on Saturday, May 30.
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Event Location
Yampa River 13th St. and Lincoln Ave
1289 Lincoln Ave
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 US
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Thank You to Our
2026 Event Sponsors
Thank You to Our
2026 Race Sponsors
