Wild West RiverFest
August 7th through 9th, 2026
Wild West Riverfest takes place each August on the Shoshone River in Cody, Wyoming. The festival is a fundraiser for WWPC and includes a variety of kayak, SUP, and raft races as well as a concert and other activities.
Registration
2026 RiverFest Schedule
Friday August 7th
1:00 to 4:30 pm- Open Registration at Hayden Arch Bridge and slalom practice runs
5:00 pm- Group Canyon Paddle | Class IV
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Saturday August 8th
Slalom Race | Class III
8:00 am to 9:00- Registration for slalom race; registration for slalom closes at 9. French toast breakfast until 10.
9:45- Race Course Closed
10:00 am- Racer’s Meeting @ Hayden Arch Bridge
10:30 am- Women & Youth Slalom Race Begins
11:30 pm- Men’s Slalom Race Begins
Boater Cross | Class IV
12:30 pm- Shoshone Canyon Racer’s Meeting @ Hayden Arch Bridge
1:00 pm- Shoshone Canyon Boater Cross Begins
Concert and Awards
6:00 to 10:00 @ Cody City Park featuring The Two Tracks; results and prizes; music will begin at 6:30
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Sunday August 9th
Stinking Water Sprint | Class II
10:00 am- Racer Shuttle @ Belfry Bridge
10:30 am- Racers Meeting @ Demaris Put-IN
11:00 am- Stinking Water Sprint Race Begins
12:00 pm- Lunch and Awards @ Belfry Bridge
2026 RiverFest Concert
Come join us Saturday Night From 6:30 to 10:00 at Cody City Park for after race festivities and a free concert featuring:
The Two Tracks!
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Where To Stay
Wild West Riverfest has teamed up with The Scout Inn as a lodging option for the event. They will be offering a group rate, just mention you are coming for the Wild West Riverfest!
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There are lots of options around Cody for camping as well and one option near the Shoshone canyon is located at Buffalo Bill Reservoir.