More details on this community celebration coming soon!

Bombargo is a Canadian based international touring band that drops a vibrant splash of soul over their distinctive ‘vintage-pop’ sound. Well known for bringing unrivaled energy to the stage with sing-along anthems, double-brother harmonies, and a powerful message that combined make for one of the most captivating live shows ever! Frontman Nathan Thoen's passionate conviction and ‘Jagger-like’ dance moves even impressed billionaire and music industry icon Sir Richard Branson, quoting “I haven’t seen this type of energy since The Rolling Stones!” - and he would know, having personally signed The Rolling Stones to Virgin Records.

TICKETS > https://tickets.thelariatbv.com/e/3fefc2

More details to come!

Pine Creek Race

A sprint kayak race through Pine Creek Rapid. This race will consist of two individual runs through the rapid. Contestants will be required to navigate up to 5 slalom gates during their run; these
gates will be placed to steer racers away from potential dangers in the rapid.

Winners will be determined by the fastest run down the course, best of two runs. Entry to the event will be limited to available parking at the event.

REGISTER HERE!

Join us on Friday, May 24 for 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! Polish Ambassador, Scott Nice & Grandfather Gold deliver a myriad of sounds and styles that will keep you groovin!

Tickets: $55
Box Office: 6:30pm, Doors: 7:15pm
Show: Grandfather Gold (8pm), Scott Nice (9pm), TPA (10pm)
Location: Ivy Ballroom at Surf Hotel
All ages welcome. Everyone must have a ticket to enter.

Purchase tickets here ~ tickets.surfhotel.com

On sight registration at the Competition Hole at the BV River Park. All ages welcome!

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.

​Registered contestants will meet at the Staircase Wave at 11am for warmups. The competition will begin at 11:30am. We will have open heats of 5 surfers at a time. Women will be first, followed by men. Each surfer enters the wave and surfs for up to 45 seconds at a time. Once you blow off the wave (or your time is up) the next ready rider enters. 

For experienced river surfers only.

Register Here!

Cost $25

The Surf Hotel is honored to present legendary turntablist Cut Chemist who will close out Paddlefest 2024 in the Ivy Ballroom on Saturday, May 25th. Cut Chemist has been recording and performing for nearly 30 years. He started his journey into djing at age 11 and by the age of 21, Cut became a founding member of both the rap group Jurassic 5 and the Grammy award winning Latin funk outfit, Ozomatli. Denver-based artist, DJ Matt Cassidy will open the evening so we can promise a full night of heart-pumping rythms and beats you won't want to miss.

Show Date: Saturday, May 25th
Tickets: $45
Box Office: 6:30pm | Doors: 7:15pm | DJ Matt Cassidy: 8pm | Cut Chemist: 9pm
Location: Ivy Ballroom at Surf Hotel (Buena Vista, CO)

Purchase tickets here ~ tickets.surfhotel.com/e/cutchemist

All star lineup feat. DJ Willams (Formerly of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe) Ben Atkind (formerly of Goose), Chris Stillwell (Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe), & Eric Luba (Many Colors).

Tickets: https://tickets.thelariatbv.com/e/egxwks

Want to race the Numbers like a Pro?  Let a seasoned speedster teach you the line-choice strategies and bow-dry techniques that will cut down your race-times without having to paddle any harder.  

On site registration.

Free

This time-trial race takes place in the Numbers section of the Arkansas River. At 12 PM racers will be released at 1 minute intervals to race a roughly 1.25 miles from Number 1 to the eddy at Number 5.5 on river left, finishing when the bow of their boat crosses the finish line.

Kayakers and Canoeists and Rafters will meet at 11am for check in and race begins at 12pm. Participants must have solid Class IV paddling experience.

One of 5 classes can be chosen - Men's Long Boat (9ft-12ft 6in), Men's Short Boat (under 9ft), and Women's Short (under 9ft), Women's Long (9ft-12ft 6in), R4 Men's Raft and R4 Women's Raft

​Cost: $35 - 40

REGISTER HERE!

This is for kids under 18 who want to participate in a fun-filled and interactive river surfing competition.  Bring your surfboards, bodyboards, and high stoke levels.  You will need them.

​Registered contestants will meet at the Staircase Wave at 1 pm for warmups. The competition will begin at 1:30 p.m.   We will have open heats of 5 surfers at a time. Each surfer enters the wave and surfs for up to 45 seconds at a time. Once you blow off the wave (or your 45 seconds is up), the next ready rider enters. 

Following the surfing comp, Paddle Fest will host the first-ever bodyboard competition to finish the day.  These events are for those experienced in class 2 and 3 whitewater.

Cost: River Surf $20 Bodyboard $0

Register Here!

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. The adventure is open to any craft- Kayak, Ducky or SUP.  This group float is a Class 2+ section of whitewater, beginning at Wilderness Aware and ending at River Runners Grill for an afternoon of relaxation on the sandy beaches of the Arkansas River. Cold beverages and hot tacos will be waiting for you at the River Runners Riverside Grill, just across the the river from the Fisherman’s Bridge boat ramp.​

Come out and participate in this fun-filled event! Jr. paddlers may need to be accompanied by an adult. You will need to be comfortable and experienced in Class 2 + whitewater and have the gear to accompany.

***Drop off boats at Wilderness Aware prior to registration at River Runners, boats and gear should be placed out of the way of vehicular traffic at the top of the boat ramp.