Tentative
– Wednesday, October 21, 2026 –
Noon – Festival grounds open for camping
Entry is $35 per person, cash at the gate. RVs are welcome, but please understand that due to the primitive nature of the campground, they must be self-supported. Gates will be not manned on Wednesday or Thursday so expect a visit from one of our friendly event staff member.
– Thursday, October 22, 2026 –
Rather you decide to get in a low water paddle on the Russell Fork, try your hand at some fishing or hike one of the many trails in the area, you’ll find plenty to do during the day. This is free spirit day so feel free to grab an instrument or drum and join us by the fire.
– Friday, October 23, 2026 –
9:30 am – 3:30 pm – Water release from Flannagan Dam
Expect flows of 1000 CFS
4:00 pm – 12:00 am – Gate registration
Friday evening registration will take place at the gate. Entry is $35 per person. Cash only please.
8pm – 12:00 am – Space Freq / Deep Space Dead.
– Saturday, October 24, 2026 –
9:30 am – 3:30 pm – Water release from Flannagan Dam.
Expect flows of 1000 CFS
1:00 pm – Hike to El Horrendo
for all those wanting to hike to El Horrendo to watch the race.
2:00 pm – Lord of the Fork race starts
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Act Casual on the main stage.
9:00 pm to 9:45 pm – Lord of the Fork Race Award Ceremony.
10:00 pm to 1:00 am – VEZL on the main stage.
– Sunday, October 25, 2026 –
9:30 am – 3:30 pm – Water release from Flannagan Dam.
Expect flows of 1000 CFS
12 pm – Festival breakdown and cleanup begins.
– Tuesday, October 27, 2026 –
Tuesday at 12:01 pm – Festival grounds close. Although the entertainment ends late on Sunday morning, you are free to camp until Tuesday morning when the festival grounds close. There’s still plenty to do and it’s a prime opportunity to take advantage of a low water run on the Russell Fork, a climb at the Breaks Park on Monday or just relax after a long and adventurous weekend. Festival grounds close on Tuesday at noon. No exceptions.