
memorial day weekend 2025
The standing Memorial Day weekend celebration of water, friends, family, music, and the outdoors.
Paddlefest 2025

Paddle to the Beach
Cruise through the infamous Milk Run (beginner/intermediate section) of our Arkansas River.


Badfish River Surf Competition
We love surfing rivers in Colorado. Let's have some fun in these light-hearted competitions and showcase some of Colorado’s enjoyable whitewater parks.


Numbers Kayak and Raft Race
This fast and splashy time-trial kayak and raft race takes place in the sporty Numbers section of the Arkansas River! Come race with the best!

Intro To Creeking with Team jackson
Want to race the Numbers like a Pro? Team Jackson will give you the tips and tricks!

Yoga for Friends of the Buena Vista River Park
Yoga with Chandler Wygant at the Studio on Railroad!


Dirty 6 Live @ the Ivy Ballroom
A dynamic and versatile electronic music DJ and producer, seamlessly blending genres to create an unforgettable sonic experience.

Surf Demo
Come give the thing a whirl! Featured floatables for you to try in the Staircase Wave.

Freestyle Kayak Rodeo Competition
High energy kayak rodeo competitions at the Buena Vista River Park!



Barre @ The Studio for Friends of the Buena Vista River Park
Barre with Laura Patterson! At the beautiful Studio on Railroad.




Buck Fever Film @ THE IVY BALLROOM
Join us for a special screening of Buck Fever in the Ivy Ballroom. This cult-classic whitewater film originally dropped in 1998 and helped shape the spirit of modern freestyle kayaking. Packed with raw energy, humor, and iconic paddling footage, this film captures the early days of a movement that still inspires river runners today.


Pine Creek Giant Slalom
A sprint kayak race through Pine Creek Rapid. Come to throw down or watch the best paddlers navigate this wild whitewater race.

Get Slicey! Clinic with Team Jackson
Feel the moves and get to know the Numbers stretch of the Arkansas River while checking out some of the most current boats in the flow!

Storewide Sale & Gear Swap
Great deals on river gear, new and used, at CKS River Supply!

Paddlefest Town Party with The River Arkansas
Buena Vista’s annual kickoff to summer party at the Buena Viking! Live music, face painting and glitter bar, food and drinks, and a huge raffle prize!

Paddlefest Raffle
Afternoon Boatin’ Club Leisure Package!
Enter to Win and help raise funds for our Friends of the Buena Vista River Park!!
