Wild West Riverfest
August 12th and 13th 2023
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.
2023 Riverfest Schedule
Friday August 11th
5:00 pm- Open Registration at Hayden Arch Bridge
6:00 pm- Group Canyon Paddle | Class IV
Saturday August 12th
Slalom Race | Class III
9:00 am- Racer Shuttle @ Gradient Mountain Sports
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
To Be Announced
Sunday August 13th
Stinking Water Sprint | Class II
9:00 am- Gear Rental at Gradient shuttle
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
2023 Riverfest Concert
To Be Announced
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!
There are lots of options around Cody for camping as well and one option near the Shoshone canyon is located at Buffalo Bill Reservoir.