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
Saturday August 8th
Slalom Race | Class III
8:00 am to 9:00- Registration for slalom race; registration for slalom closes at 9
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
Sunday August 9th
Stinking Water Sprint | Class II
8:00 am- Yoga by the river and French toast breakfast at Belfry Bride put on by Wyoming River Trips
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!
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.