This is information for the 2014 Festival. Information for the current festival is coming soon.

Spectator Information



Great Falls Race

Saturday, July 5at 11:00am

The festival's most dramatic and dazzling event is the Great Falls Race. This downriver race is a quick, adrenaline-packed descent of 60 vertical feet through the Potomac's spectacular class V+ Great Falls. Watch top kayakers from around the nation dash down the falls and compete for the Great Falls Race trophy. The 26th Annual Great Falls RaceAnnual Great Falls Race is an opportunity to celebrate and promote the Potomac River, our sport, and the large and diverse community of paddlers in this region.

Racer Registration and Information

SEE THE RACE!

Recommendations and Notes for Spectators

The kayakers will be racing through the center of the falls which means that it’s possible to view the race from both Great Falls, VA and the Great Falls Overlook, C&O National Historical Park, MD. We encourage spectators to view the race from one of the 3 overlooks at Great Falls, VA. There is only one overlook at the C&O National Historical Park (Great Falls, MD)

1) Great Falls Overlook-- VA

2) Great Falls Overlook, C&O National Historical Park—MD

1) Great Falls Overlook-- VA 2) Great Falls Overlook, C&O National Historical Park—MD

Plan to arrive early—depending on the number of park visitors and spectators, there can be a line that forms at the entrance to the park. In addition, some of the prime viewing areas fill up quickly.

National Park Fee—There is a $5 fee to enter the park. On sunny days there can be a line to get into the park. Please plan accordingly. Your park fee will entitle you to access to both the MD and VA sides of Great Falls Park for the entire weekend.





Party for the Potomac

Saturday, July 5 at 7:00pm

15205 Montevideo Road, Poolesville, MD 20837

Purchase your pass by July 13th and receive a free raffle ticket.

$20 Party Only

$40 Party and Camping

All are welcome to join the festivities as we recognize the athletes and have ourselves one hell of a good time. Free Food and Beer—First Come, First Served! Music and video clips from the race will be playing all night. We’ll crown the winner of the Great Falls race just after 9:00pm and we invite you to stick around after that!

Camping:

Tent camping only

Please do not bring glass bottles to the campsite (cans only)

No individual fires

Parking:

Limited parking available onsite

Parking available along roadside: Please adhere to posted parking signs

Please do not drink and drive: Camping available onsite for those interested.

Widewater Stand Up Paddle Board Challenge

Sunday, July 6 at 11:00am

Exciting head to head to format. A sprint race of approximately 2 miles. Course delineated by buoys and natural rock outcropping.

Racer Registration and Information

Spectators: