The 10th annual Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival features whitewater competitions along with othe land-based events to promote the outdoors and an active lifestyle. The Arkansas River roars through the Royal Gorge and immediately enters Canon City. The Whitewater Park is in the western portion of Canon City, just a little over a mile from the end of the Royal Gorge. The Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival celebrates the Arkansas River and highlights the many recreational opportunities it presents. Not only will you enjoy the festival events, but there is plenty of food, beer, vendors, and entertainment for the whole family. Profits from the festival benefit the continued expansion of the Whitewater Park, river restoration, and charitable causes. It is the biggest party of the summer in Canon City and not one to be missed.  Its all about "Boats, Bands, and Beer."