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Festival Schedule

  • OC1 Race, sponsored by Green Tongue!
    OC1 Race, sponsored by Green Tongue!
    To be ran Sunday, exact time tbd
    TBD @ Racecourse, Prizes by Green Tongue!
    To be ran Sunday, exact time tbd
    TBD @ Racecourse, Prizes by Green Tongue!
    Green Tongue is sponsoring an OC1 Race again this year! Compete for all the fun and/or glory! Prizes will be awarded to the winners, thanks to Green Tongue Adventures!
  • Pack Raft - Slalom Cross Race
    Pack Raft - Slalom Cross Race
    Time is TBD
    TBD @ Racecourse
    Time is TBD
    TBD @ Racecourse
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    Wed, Jul 22
    Bow Habitat Station & Sam Livingston Fis
    Jul 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
    Bow Habitat Station & Sam Livingston Fis, 1440 17a St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4T9, Canada
  • THE BALL RACE
    THE BALL RACE
    Sun, Jul 12
    Noon @ Widowmaker
    Jul 12, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
    Noon @ Widowmaker
    Grab your team, protect your ball, and get it to the finish. The Ball Race is a fast, chaotic, all-skill-levels KanFest event where teams work together to move their ball downriver while navigating current, traffic, and everyone else trying to do the same.
  • Pack Raft Canada Lower Kan Run
    Pack Raft Canada Lower Kan Run
    Sun, Jul 12
    11am @ Camp Office
    Jul 12, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    11am @ Camp Office
    Join Packraft Canada for a relaxed paddle down the Lower Kananaskis. This easier section of river is a great option for paddlers who aren't quite ready for the Upper Kan or simply want a more laid-back morning on the water.
  • Survivor
    Survivor
    Sun, Jul 12
    Water turn on @ Green tongue
    Jul 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    Water turn on @ Green tongue
    Survivor is KanFest’s absurd Sunday morning tradition at Green Tongue: paddlers stand in the river just before the flow turns on and try to be the last one standing as the Kananaskis rises. No boats, no paddles, just cold water and one final survivor.
  • Breakfast - DeLauretis Wealth Management
    Breakfast - DeLauretis Wealth Management
    Sun, Jul 12
    Jul 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
    8am @ Canoe Meadows
    Join us at the camp office for a free breakfast - Eggs, Bacon and Pancakes. Provided by our sponsor DeLauretis Wealth Management. https://delauretiswealth.com/
  • Kan Party - Live Music brought to you by Able Demolition
    Kan Party - Live Music brought to you by Able Demolition
    Jul 11, 2026, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    8pm @ Canoe Meadows
    Once the paddling wraps up, the campground comes alive with live music from the Supersonic Hearts at the main stage. Join us for an evening of dancing, games, limbo, and celebrating another great day on the river with the KanFest community. Bands and stage provided by Able Demolition
  • Raven RSM Throw Bag Challenge
    Raven RSM Throw Bag Challenge
    Sat, Jul 11
    Canoe Meadows @ 7pm
    Jul 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    Canoe Meadows @ 7pm
    Test your aim in this multi-round elimination contest as competitors try to hit a moving target with their throw bags. Prizes include throw bags and other safety gear, courtesy of Raven RSM (Rescue, Safety, Medical)
  • THE INFLATABLE  RODEO!!
    THE INFLATABLE  RODEO!!
    Sat, Jul 11
    4pm at Pointbreak
    Jul 11, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    4pm at Pointbreak
    Bring your favorite inflatable and try to surf it. Pool toys, unicorns, mystery floaties, anything goes. Expect swims, cheers, creative craft choices, and plenty of laugh
  • Raft - Slalom Cross Race
    Raft - Slalom Cross Race
    Sat, Jul 11
    At the end of Raft Rodeo @ Racecourse
    Jul 11, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    At the end of Raft Rodeo @ Racecourse
  • Kayak - Freestyle Kayak Comp
    Kayak - Freestyle Kayak Comp
    Sat, Jul 11
    Jul 11, 2026, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    3pm @ Chubbys
  • THE RAFT RODEO!!
    THE RAFT RODEO!!
    Sat, Jul 11
    3pm at Widowmaker
    Jul 11, 2026, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    3pm at Widowmaker
    Surf, flip, repeat. Raft Rodeo is KanFest’s rowdiest, fun-first raft event, packed with big surfs and quick recoveries. Watch as raft crews try to keep their raft, paddles, and dignity together.
  • SUP - Slalom Cross Race
    SUP - Slalom Cross Race
    Sat, Jul 11
    2pm @ Racecourse
    Jul 11, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    2pm @ Racecourse
  • Canoe - Downriver Race
    Canoe - Downriver Race
    Sat, Jul 11
    2pm @ widowmaker
    Jul 11, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    2pm @ widowmaker
  • Course: How to Paddle a Half Slice - Stern Squirts, boofs etc.
    Course: How to Paddle a Half Slice - Stern Squirts, boofs etc.
    Jul 11, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    1:30pm @ AQ Tent
    The aim of this program is for paddlers to start learning to play on the river using different features and get more comfortable paddling a half-slice. Skills we can work on include dynamic moving water skills with style and finesse, surfing, stern squirts, and more.
  • Sup - Downriver Race
    Sup - Downriver Race
    Sat, Jul 11
    1pm @ widowmaker
    Jul 11, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
    1pm @ widowmaker
  • Kayak - Slalom Cross Race
    Kayak - Slalom Cross Race
    Sat, Jul 11
    Noon @ Race Course
    Jul 11, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Noon @ Race Course
  • Pack Raft - Downriver Race
    Pack Raft - Downriver Race
    Sat, Jul 11
    10am @ widowmaker
    Jul 11, 2026, 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
    10am @ widowmaker
  • Pack Raft - Slalom Cross Race
    Pack Raft - Slalom Cross Race
    Sat, Jul 11
    10am @ Racecourse
    Jul 11, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    10am @ Racecourse
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