Sheyenne RiverFest 2025

Join the Valley's largest water festival! This year is going to be bigger than ever. Launch with ~200 other watercraft and take a float down the beautiful Sheyenne River. End your float at Chautauqua Park where there will be food, games, and even a craft and vendor show. There will also be a raffle drawing to win great prizes!

8:30 Registration at the National Fish Hatchery
10:00 Launch Time

This event helps develop the Sheyenne River Water Trail which is in the process of becoming the state's only nationally recognized water trail! The goal is to increase signage along the river, create landings with bathrooms, camping, etc., and install accessible docking systems for all ages and skill levels to enjoy the river!
A shuttle will run from 8:30 - 9:50 with parking at Chautauqua Park. Please drop off your kayak at the National Fish Hatchery, park at Chautauqua Park, and ride the shuttle back to the launch point. Your vehicle will then be at the end of the float.