FIBArk: Whitewater Festival

2023 marks the 75th anniversary of FIBArk, the nation's oldest whitewater festival and Salida's signature event. Since 1949, every June during the Spring snow runoff, Salida has hosted FIBArk, "First in Boating on the Arkansas."

2023 schedule 

THURSDAY, JUNE 15

TIME: EVENT   - LOCATION

5:00 PM: Hill Climb, Riverside Park + Carnival Open - Riverside Park 

5:00 PM: Iron Fly - A brand new event, fly tying meets Iron Chef! - Tres Litros  

6:00 PM: Raft Rodeo - Salida Whitewater Park 

7:30 PM: Live Music- Blue Recluse, Roundhouse Assembly - Riverside Park 

10:00 PM: Riverside Park Closes - Riverside Park 

Festival Dates: June 15-June 18, 2023