The annual BoatSmith Whitewater Festival in the Smith River National Recreation Area invites paddlers to a downriver race on the largest undammed river in California, the Smith River. This event brings the boating community together for a whitewater-filled weekend with boat races on Class 2/3 and Class 4/5 rapids, live music, food, raffles and
Find out moreGasquet Raft Race on the Smith River in Del Norte County, California. Stay tuned for 2027 updates -- Save the date to be here! Come float (in costumes!) down the Smith River at the 58th annual Gasquet Raft Race at the Forks in Gasquet. Every July, people break out their favorite floaties -- think
Find out moreThe Annual Salmon Festival in Klamath, California Every August The Yurok Tribe’s annual Klamath Salmon Festival in Klamath, California. Learn about California's largest Native American tribe and feast on fresh Salmon. The Salmon Festival begins with the free Ney’ Puey 5K Run at 10:00 am. At 10:30 am, watch the Salmon Festival parade then
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