The 10th annual 2023 Salmon Riverfest will be the 1st year the festival will be held with the newly completed Salmon Whitewater Park in downtown Salmon, Idaho. The event includes a “Blessing of the Boats” Community Float and Ribbon Cutting Run through the single new whitewater feature now in the river left channel of the Salmon River flowing through Salmon Idaho. There will be racing and surfing events that several include the use of gates: Paddle Boat Gates Race, Stand-Up Paddle Board Cross, Big Balls Challenge Kayaking Team Event, Freestyle Surf Competition (2 Categories) and Anything Surfs Freestyle. At the event registration tables, DJ, food and drinks table will be set up in neighboring Veterans Memorial Park. This park has been reserved with the City of Salmon and is owned and administered by the City of Salmon. Events are scheduled to run noon to six p.m. As part of the event there are two free river safety and kayak instruction classes. There will also be an after-party with concert and awards ceremony!
Contact Information Salmon Whitewater Park Associationsalmonwhitewaterpark@gmail.com