
Festival Schedule
The KanFest event schedule is currently under development and will be finalized approximately three months prior to the festival. As with any river-based event, the final schedule is influenced by athlete registration numbers and river flows, and remains subject to change.
Most events will be organized into two or three skill-based categories to ensure fair competition, safety, and maximum fun for all participants. For a sense of what to expect, you can view a full list of last year’s events and event winners here.
Kayak
Events:
Downriver Races - Freestyle - Kayak Slalom - Ball Race
Courses:
2026 courses will be announced once instructor availability is confirmed.
KanFest 2025 featured: Intro to Boofing - Intro to Whitewater Kayaking - Intermediate Skills Development - Intro to Freestyle - How to Paddle a Half Slice
SUP
Events:
Downriver Races - Surf-Off - SUP Slalom
Courses:
2026 courses will be announced once instructor availability is confirmed.
KanFest 2025 featured: Intro to Whitewater
Pack Raft
Events:
Downriver Races - Pack Raft Slalom - Alpacka Raft Adventure Race
Courses:
2026 courses will be announced once instructor availability is confirmed.
KanFest 2025 featured: Introduction to Packrafting
Raft
Events:
Raft Rodeo - Raft Cross - Downriver Races - Raft Slalom
Whitewater Canoe
Events:
Downriver Races - Whitewater Canoe Slalom (OC1)
Other
Events:
Ball Race - Limbo - Survivor - Throw Bag Challenge
Courses:
2026 courses will be announced once instructor availability is confirmed.
KanFest 2025 featured: Light & Fast - Backcountry Rescue for Expedition Paddling - Gasket Repair
