RIVERFRONT at las colonias PARK, Grand Junction, Colorado
About This Festival
River Fest will include the following fun events for the whole family:
Rubber Ducky Race - 11:30 am:
RiversEdge West will be hosting a rubber ducky race and the winner will go home with a Rival Hoss Hala paddleboard (worth $1,199)!
Purchase a numbered rubber ducky (or several!) and watch it float down the Colorado River. The race will take place at the Las Colonias Slough/River Park, as well as be livestreamed - so anyone anywhere can participate and watch their duckies race! (Winner will pay shipping and handling costs if not located in Grand Junction, CO).
1 duck for $20
6 ducks for $100
12 ducks for $200
Only 400 ducks will be sold; get yours before they sell out! You do not need to be present to win. Buy tickets in advance or at the event. Online ticket sales will close at noon on May 13th. In-person ticket sales will close on May 14th, the day of the event, at 11:00 am. www.RiversEdgeWest.org
Slackline Exhibition - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm:
Test your slackline skills in a slackline exhibition across the Butterfly Pond. There will be three different slackline events. It is free to participate and there will be cash and gear prizes for winners.
Throw Bag Tournament - 2:00 - 4:00 pm:
This event will test your strength, focus and accuracy while at the same time raising awareness for water safety. There will be prize giveaways for the top three winners. 1st place winner will win a set of Sawyer 10’ MXS Topo Shafts W/ Dynelite Pro Blades!
Paddle Contest - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm:
This event will test your endurance and will involve three events: Fitness Race, Freestyle tricks and Battle Royale (paddle jousting dual between two paddle boarders). This is a free event and prizes will be given to top three winners of each event.
Community Gear Swap - 10 am - 5:00 pm:
15% of each item sold will be donated to Save-a-Life Jacket Program.
Beer Garden - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm:
Save-A-Life will be hosting a beer tent at the event. All proceeds will go towards this nonprofit organization. Beer sponsors include Ramblebine Brewing Company and Monumental Beer Works.
Gear Demos - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm:
Grand Junction Adventures will be providing discounted demo gear rates throughout the event.
Workshops and Activities for Kids and Adults - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm:
Several booths at the event will be conducting mini-workshops for kids and adults.
Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Disclaimer: Event details may change at any time. Please review the official website or check with the
event organizer when planning to attend the event.
