It's time for BaileyFest 2026!
Since it's Labor Day weekend, we have the land for the festival and camping for THREE nights! Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights, 9/4-9/7. Please register asap. We are under a strict participant number cap and fully expect the event to sell out again this year. $45 gets you 3 nights of camping including toilets and live music on Saturday night.
This is a land-based event. All paddling will be outside of the event & at your own risk.
There will be a food truck on site Saturday for the purchase of tasty treats. Breakfast burritos in the morning and a full menu for lunch and dinner throughout the day. We do have a vendor minimum of 65 orders, so please plan to enjoy this treat of convenience!
Venue coordinates: Coordinates: 39.385509, -105.438501
NO dogs. We love them, but not the place. Strictly enforced.
Leave no trace - Pack out your trash.
RESPECT THE NEIGHBORS - DO NOT TRESPASS - QUIET HOURS 11PM-7AM
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Friday afternoon:
Event check-in: 4pm - 9pm
Show up without dogs. The festival area will be on river-left again this year. Look for the Colorado Whitewater banner at the entrance. Check-in is required at the tent for everyone. The registration time is strict. If you need to arrive outside of this window, please contact (Collin).
Saturday:
Event check-in: 7am - 10am
Food Truck: ALL DAY! Nani's Bowls will be offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Get your day started right with a breakfast burrito, a meal between laps or dinner during the festivities!
Duck Drawing: 6:00pm 4Corners Riversports has chipped in for prizes for this event!
LIVE MUSIC: starting at 6:30pm.
Sunday: Paddle, paddle, paddle!
Monday: Boat, clean up after yourselves and get packed out by 1pm. Hope you enjoyed yourself and come back next year!
Prices: $45 in advance. Space is limited, so please register asap. This event will sell out in advance. Kids under 12 are free but MUST be registered as a "child guest" for the event. If you bring a dog, you will be asked to leave with no refunds. Bringing a dog or other pet could result in this event never happening again. Your conscience cannot handle that. If you have a service animal, we comply with ADA rules, but you must email BaileyFest@coloradowhitewater.org by 8/15/26 so there are no misunderstandings. No refunds, unless the event is canceled.
Sponsors
Thanks again to Colorado Whitewater, 4Corners Riversports, Golden River Sports, Colorado Kayak Supply, for making this happen!
Notes:
1) Bailey Fest participation is capped to ensure that there will be fewer than 150 people (participant + volunteers) as required by Park County.
2) Bailey Fest is an event that only occurs on the Berger residence. DO NOT trespass on anyone else's property. Being respectful of the neighbors is imperative to our ability to continue hosting this event.
3: If you are one of Bart's neighbors and have concerns or complaints during the event, please contact Collin Remmer (502-420-8713) and let's work though addressing and resolving your concerns to the best of our ability.
Requests for volunteer:
This awesome event is only made possible by the support of volunteers. We need folks to help with set-up, registration, merchandise, and cleanup. If you can help out and want to earn some good river karma, please email
BaileyFest@coloradowhitewater.org
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Friday: Setup, Registration & Merch: 3pm - 9pm
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Saturday: Registration & Merch: 7am - 10am / Merch: 6pm - 9pm
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Sunday: N/A
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Monday: Breakdown & Clean Up 12pm - 2pm
. We will be providing free registration for anyone who volunteers for 3 hours or more.
