Tuck Fest

A CELEBRATION OF THE OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE

CHARLOTTE, NC

APRIL 23-25, 2027

WHITEWATER CENTER

Pro Competitions

Professional athletes will compete for a total of $25,000 in cash purses across Deep Water Solo and Boatercross.

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Vendors

Tuck Fest Vendor Village features outdoor industry brands across numerous disciplines.

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Competitions & Races

2027 competition & race lineup coming soon.

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Live Music

Tuck Fest features live music each day with past performances by Shane Smith & The Saints, The 502s, Tyler Childers, Shakey Graves and more. 2027 lineup coming soon.

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Expos

A weekend full of yoga, clinics, workshops and more.

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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, performances by award-winning bands and musicians, vendors, clinics and more.

The festival gets its name from the Tuckaseegee Ford and Trail, a historical trading route that passes through the Whitewater Center property. Now in its 14th year, Tuck Fest showcases the best of Whitewater, all in one weekend.

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Contact

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

Phone:
704.391.3900

general inquiries: info@whitewater.org
race inquiries: events@whitewater.org
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