Yampa River Fest 2026
When is Yampa River Fest 2026?
Yampa River Fest 2026 takes place on Friday, May 29, 2026 in Steamboat Springs, CO.
What distances does Yampa River Fest 2026 offer?
Yampa River Fest 2026 offers 14 events: Fish Creek Kayak Race (Test), Raft Rodeo - Charlie's Hole, SUP Cross - Charlie’s Hole, Drew Hyde Raft Race - Fetcher Park, Kayak Cross (heats of 3) - Charlie’s Hole, Crazy River Dog, Adam Mayo Memorial Fish Creek Kayak Race - Mt. Werner Water, Pack Raft Race - Charlie's Hole, Open Class Downriver Kayak Race - Fetcher Park, Fly Fishing Downriver Race - Rich Weiss Park, SUP Downriver Race - Fetcher Park, Tube Rodeo - Charlie’s Hole, Kayak Rodeo - Charlie’s Hole, Kayak Slalom - Rich Weiss Park.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Creek Kayak Race (Test) | 4.0 mi | $59.00 | Register |
| Raft Rodeo - Charlie's Hole | — | $0.00 | Register |
| SUP Cross - Charlie’s Hole | — | $0.00 | Register |
| Drew Hyde Raft Race - Fetcher Park 50 spots left | — | $0.00 | Register |
| Kayak Cross (heats of 3) - Charlie’s Hole | — | $0.00 | Register |
| Crazy River Dog | — | $0.00 | Register |
| Adam Mayo Memorial Fish Creek Kayak Race - Mt. Werner Water | — | $0.00 | Register |
| Pack Raft Race - Charlie's Hole | — | $0.00 | Register |
| Open Class Downriver Kayak Race - Fetcher Park | — | $0.00 | Register |
| Fly Fishing Downriver Race - Rich Weiss Park | — | $0.00 | Register |
| SUP Downriver Race - Fetcher Park | — | $0.00 | Register |
| Tube Rodeo - Charlie’s Hole | — | $0.00 | Register |
| Kayak Rodeo - Charlie’s Hole | — | $0.00 | Register |
| Kayak Slalom - Rich Weiss Park | — | $0.00 | Register |
How much does Yampa River Fest 2026 cost?
Registration for Yampa River Fest 2026 starts at $0.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Yampa River Fest 2026 held?
Yampa River Fest 2026 is held in Steamboat Springs, CO at 1289 Lincoln Ave.
About Yampa River Fest 2026
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.