Join us for a celebration of Montana river culture!
The Gallatin Whitewater Festival is an exciting one-day event held on the Gallatin River near Bozeman and Big Sky, Montana. This thrilling festival features a series of whitewater races that showcase the skills and competitive spirit of paddlers while raising funds for the Wave Train Kayak Team, a non-profit organization dedicated to youth kayaking programs.
The festival serves as a gathering point for the paddling community to celebrate their shared passion for rivers and whitewater kayaking and rafting. This event not only highlights the talents of participants but also underscores the importance of appreciating the Gallatin river resource that the community enjoys.
Join us for a day of fun, camaraderie, and excitement on the water!
Cash/check only at the day of the event for registration and raffle tickets!
GWF is a Gallatin National Forest USFS permitted event
GWF is an ACA insured event
OUR EVENT SPONSORS!
Wave Train Kayak Team
Proceeds of the Gallatin Whitewater Festival go to support youth kayaking in Bozeman through the non-profit organization Wave Train Kayak Team. Click below to learn about the program and our participants.