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  • Jun 12
  • 12:18 am

    50 Year Wild and Scenic River's Act Symposium

    Whitewater Awards
    Payette Brewing

    Payette Brewing is the Official Beer of North Fork Championship and to kick off this year's event, we are joining forces to bring you our first ever River Symposium! Together, we will celebrate the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act 50th Anniversary, engage participants in current events and research from a large array of river companies, influencers and philanthropists.

  • Jun 14
  • 10:30 am

    Expert Division

    Races
    North Fork Payette

    Downriver sprint through S Turn Rapid at Mile Post 90 on Hwy 55.

  • 5:30 pm

    Doors Open

    Whitewater Awards
    Egyptian Theatre - Downtown Boise

    Come enjoy the Whitewater Awards - showcasing the Best of every discipline of Kayaking and river conservation!

  • 6:30 pm

    Show Starts

    Whitewater Awards
    Egyptian Theatre - Downtown Boise

    Browse the sickest photos and rowdiest videos from across the globe. Vote on your favorite and see who comes out with the win at the end of the evening.

    Raffle throughout the night with items from NRS, Smith Optics, Watershed Drybags, GoPro, and many others.

  • 8:00 pm

    Wild Card Unveiling

    Whitewater Awards
    Egyptian Theatre

    Awards ceremony to unveil the 10 Wild Cards from the Expert Race who will be joining the Elite racers down Jacobs Ladder + Golf Course Rapids at Saturday’s event.

  • Jun 15
  • 3:00 pm

    BoaterX

    Races
    North Fork Payette

    Mass start through S-Turn Rapid. Heats of 6 paddlers at a time. Two paddlers will advance through each heat for a progressive final to determine the winner.

  • 6:00 pm

    NFC Whitewater Festival

    Whitewater Festival
    Weilmunster Park - Crouch

    Come enjoy the evening at Weilmunster Park filled with yard games, slow bike races, and general ruckus!

    Food provided by Idaho Rivers United & beer courtesy of Payette Brewing.

  • 6:30 pm

    Live Music

    Whitewater Festival
    Weilmunster Park
  • 7:00 pm

    Boater X Awards

    Whitewater Festival
    Weilmunster Park

    BoaterX winner announced!

    .... and then we keep partying!

  • Jun 16
  • 1:00 pm

    Elite Race

    Races
    North Fork Payette

    Some of the worlds best paddlers will be launching off the NFC Red Bull Ramp into Jacob’s Ladder + Golf Course Rapids to compete for the title of King of the North Fork Championship!!

  • 3:00 pm

    Stoke Float

    Races
    North Fork Payette

    Once the race has ended, many athletes throughout the weekend join in a paddle down to Banks before heading into Crouch to celebrate at Weilmunster Park. Anyone who feels confident paddling the North Fork Payette is welcome to join the crew !

    ** The North Fork is a class V river that requires class V paddling skills. Please be responsible.

  • 6:00 pm

    NFC Whitewater Festival

    Whitewater Festival
    Weilmunster Park - Crouch

    Come enjoy the evening at Weilmunster Park filled with yard games, slow bike races, and general ruckus!

    Food and great food for athletes & beer courtesy of Payette Brewing.

  • 8:00 pm

    Awards Ceremony

    Whitewater Festival
    Weilmunster Park

    The top 10 are announced and the King of the North Fork Championship is revealed!!

    Celebration commence!

  • 10:00 pm

    Disco After Party

    Whitewater Festival
    Dirty Shame Saloon - Crouch

    Music by LEGENDARY DJ Revolve.

    Bring your disco duds, and come ready to party !!

  • Jun 17
  • 9:00 am

    Family Day

    Whitewater Festival
    Weilmunster Park

    Bring yourself back to the NFCWWF park where it all started to chat over coffee and breakfast before heading out for a paddle or before the long trek home!