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Join us for a kick off party to mingle with the Snake River Fund, JH Kayak Club, and fellow river enthusiasts, while discovering other  exciting festival offerings and embracing the spirit of Snake River Fest!

For the fly fishing enthusiast...

From 5-7 PM at their shop on Moose-Wilson Rd, join Westbank Anglers for cold beverages and learn about their favorite flies and tactics for local waters. 50% off flies for all attendees!

For the whitewater guides...

If you’re a river guide or whitewater enthusiast, head on over to Rendezvous River Sports from 5 – 7pm for a shop cookout and gear sale!  Snag all your guide essentials and connect with fellow paddlers right in town at 945 W Broadway!

An on-water event for anybody and everybody!

Grab your raft, SUP, kayak, or canoe to Join the friends of Snake River Fund and JH Kayak Club for an afternoon float down a class I/II stretch of the Snake River. With so many naturalists and river stewards in our community, your bound to learn something new and make a new friend!  We also will have limited space in SRF-guided rafts! Registration is free and forthcoming!

The most popular festival competition!

Whether you’re in a long race boat or on a stand-up paddleboad, we’ve got a division for you to compete in! This friendly competition will bring your down a 4 mile stretch of the Wild and Scenic Hoback River (class II/III).   Registration forthcoming!

Races begin at 6:30pm sharp!

The Festival Barn Burner

After the race, enjoy food, refreshments, live music from Boot Juice, and more! Feel free to car camp on-site and enjoy the party.

The Big Festival Finale - 2pm to Sundown at Jackson Hole Land Trust's R Park

Join us, along with all of our local partners, in celebrating the joy we all find in river time. This year, we’ll be hosting the big finale with the help of our friends at JH Land Trust over at R Park! Food trucks, beer tent, live music, interactive booths, youth programs and more!  We’ll be hearing live music from the Balsamroots Band and the Deadlocks!

EXPERTS ONLY!

The most intense competition of the festival! Competitors race down the legendary class IV stretch of the Greys River, including Snaggletooth Rapid. Stay tuned for race details!