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.

Schedule:

- 9 AM Registration on site. Paddler Registration Form:  CCCRegistration Form2024

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

- 10 AM Kayak Rodeo – Vertical Monkeys & Surf Machines

- 11:30 AM Surf Comp – Prone and SUP

- 12:30 PM Inflatable Float Fest+

- 1:00 PM River Runner Quad Slalom Cross &

-  Downriver Dual Slalom SUP Cross

- 2:30 PM Balls to the Wall Race

- 3:00 PM Awards/Prize Giveaway

- 5-7 PM Supper Social at Tellurian Brewing

ADDITIONAL SATURDAY EVENTS

PAWS ALONG THE CEDAR 5K – 5K or 1-mile walk/run along the Cedar River sponsored by PAWS Humane Society. Register at Tellurian Brewing beginning at 7:30 AM; 5K begins at 8:30 AM.

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

- BookWalk – 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:  Whatcha Like Food Truck

MUSIC ON SATURDAY:  Provided by TB Continued Entertainment