Wild West Riverfest takes place each August on the Shoshone River in Cody Wyoming. The festival is a fundraiser for WWPC and includes a variety of kayak, SUP, and raft races as well as a concert and other activities.

Schedule of Events

August 8, 2025

2:00 to 4:30 pm - Open Registration at Hayden Arch Bridge and slalom practice runs

5:00 pm: Group Canyon Paddle | Class IV

August 9, 2025

Slalom Race | Class III

8:00 am to 9:00 - Registration for slalom race; registration for slalom closes at 9

9:45 am - Race Course Closed

10:00 am - Racer's Meeting at Hayden Arch Bridge 

10:30 am - Women & Youth Slalom Race Begins

11:30 pm- Men's Slalom Race Begins

Boater Cross | Class IV

12:30 pm - Shoshone Canyon Racer's Meeting at Hayden Arch Bridge

1:00 pm - Shoshone Canyon Boater Cross Begins

Concert and Awards
Riverfest Concert: Float Like A Buffalo
6:00 to 9:30 pm: Cody City Park featuring Quite Coyote; results and prizes

August 10th, 2025

Stinking Water Sprint | Class II

8:00 am - Yoga by the river and French toast breakfast at Belfry Bride put on by Wyoming River Trips

10:00 am - Racer Shuttle at Belfry Bridge 

10:30 am - Racers Meeting at Demaris Put-IN

11:00 am - Stinking Water Sprint Race Begins

12:00 pm - Lunch and Awards at Belfry Bridge

Date: August 8-10, 2025

Locations:
Shoshone River, Cody, WY 82414
Cody City Park, 908 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, WY 82414

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