The River Runners Float to the Grill is a fun, downriver party paddle through the infamous Milk Run (family float section) of the Arkansas River. May 27, 2024.

Bring your surfboards, bodyboards, and high stoke levels!

This is for kids under 18 who want to participate in a fun-filled and interactive river surfing competition.

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!

Want to race the Numbers like a Pro? Team Jackson will give you the tips and tricks!

Yoga with Chandler Wygant at the Studio on Railroad!

All star lineup at the Lariat Saloon! Come boogie through the night!

Legendary turntablist Cut Chemist and DJ Matt Cassidy will close out Paddlefest 2024. A founding member of both the rap group Jurassic 5 and the Grammy award winning Latin funk outfit, Ozomatli. We promise a full night of heart-pumping rythms and beats you won't want to miss.

This free show will take place during CKS Paddlefest weekend and will also feature special guest DJ Matt Cassidy!

High energy kayak rodeo competitions at the Buena Vista River Park!

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.

Learn to play in the BV River Park with Team Jackson!

A remarkable night with The Polish Ambassador, Grandfather Gold and Scott Nice. Rally the crew and get ready for a night of World. House. Beats. African. Outerspace. Latin. Americana. Bass. Funk...Shoot....you might even catch a hot 80s Remix!

This free show will take place during CKS Paddlefest weekend, come help us kick-off summer with live music and river competitions all weekend long!

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

Check out the new Jackson Flow!

Canadian based international touring band dropping a vibrant splash of soul over their distinctive ‘vintage-pop’ sound Live at the Lariat.

Buena Vista’s annual kickoff to summer party! Live music, face painting and glitter bar, food and drinks, and a huge raffle prize!