Tuck Fest is a three-day celebration of the outdoor lifestyle that attracts 40,000 people to the Whitewater Center every April. Its schedule includes dozens of races and competitions across Whitewater’s 1,300-acre facility; performances by award-winning bands and musicians; plus expos, vendors, and clinics all weekend long.   

Tuck Fest gets its name from the Tuckaseegee Ford and Trail, a historical trading route that passes through the Whitewater Center property. Now in its 11th year, Tuck Fest showcases the best of Whitewater, all in one weekend. 

New in 2024: Whitewater is raising the stakes for three select competitions. Spectators will cheer on not just amateur athletes, but also professionals competing for $35,000 in cash purses across Deep Water Solo, Boatercross, and Dirty Crit. 

Tuck Fest returns April 2024, at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event is free to attend, and a one-time race registration fee allows competitors to participate in up to 28 competitions scheduled throughout the weekend.

Schedule:

5:30 pm - 8:15 pm: Tuck fest registration and packet pick-up

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Hours for vendor village

10:00 am - 7:00 pm: Whitewater center activities

1:00 pm: All levels flow

2:30 pm: Fun flow yoga

3:00 pm: Deep water solo competition: seeding and open gym

4:00 pm: Power flow

5:00 pm: Live music

6:00 pm: The dirty crit competition: finals

6:30 pm: Fun flow yoga

7:45 pm: Night adventure race

8:00 pm: Live music

8:45 pm: Night trail race