Charles City Challenge Whitewater Festival

Join us for fun on the Cedar River at this year’s event in Charles City! The Charles City Challenge will include competitive kayak and SUP events for whitewater paddlers as well as fun for everyone else! Registration fee includes competition entry, event t-shirt, and a chance to win one of many prizes.

Charles City Challenge – Schedule of Events*

*schedule subject to change due to water, weather, or other circumstances.

SATURDAY SCHEDULE

- 9 AM Registration on site. Paddler Registration Form

- 9:50 AM SHARP! IN-RIVER PARTICIPANT MANDATORY MEETING

- 10 AM Kayak Rodeo – Vertical Monkeys & Surf Machines

- 11:30 AM Surf Comp

- 12:30 PM Hooligan Race+

- 1 PM Boater X – Adult/Youth

- 2:00 PM SUP X – Adult/Youth

- 2:30 PM Balls to the Wall Race

- 3:00 PM Awards/Prizes

+Hooligan Race –This “just for fun” race with cardboard boats, tubes and other inflatable crafts, will be held at approximately 12:30 PM and is open to the public with no fee. Must be 12 years to race. Teams can pre-register, or register on site by 12:15 PM. (Sponsored by Quality Auto Service)

ADDITIONAL SATURDAY EVENTS

KIDS ACTIVITIES ALL DAY (Sponsored by First Security Bank & Trust)

- Story Walk – Walk the trail to read the posted story. Return forms to the activity tent to receive a free gift.

- CCWW Rocks – Multiple rocks are hidden around the riverfront area. Find one & return to the activity tent to receive a free gift.

- Scavenger Hunt – Kids can stop by the activity tent to pick up a scavenger hunt form, then answer the questions and return to receive a special prize.

VENDORS ON SITE SATURDAY:  The Cookie Dough’tique, Whatcha Like

DJ ON SITE SATURDAY:  TB Continued Entertainment (Sponsored by Tellurian Brewing) 

Festival Date: June 23-25