Tuck Fest

A CELEBRATION OF THE OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE

CHARLOTTE, NC

APRIL 24-26 2026

WHITEWATER CENTER

Competitions

Three days of citizen and pro competitions, with open registration for all skill levels and marquee pro events awarding prize money.

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Live Music

Tuck Fest features live music each day with performances by Shane Smith & The Saints, The 502s, Clay Street Unit and more. See the full lineup now.

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Expos

A weekend full of yoga, clinics, a vendor village and more.

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Food & Beverage

Enjoy a wide range of food and drink options at Tuck Fest, from on-site restaurants to pop-up bars located throughout the facility.

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Schedule

Plan your weekend around an action-packed schedule of comps, expos and live music.

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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, expos, vendors, clinics and more.

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 13th year, Tuck Fest showcases the best of Whitewater, all in one weekend.

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Vendors

Featuring outdoor industry brands across numerous disciplines, Tuck Fest Vendor Village is a place to explore new products and demo top-of-the-line gear. 2025 vendors shown above.

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Contact

Address:
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28214

Phone:
704.391.3900

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