The U.S. National Whitewater Center’s annual Memorial Day celebration takes place Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26, 2024.
It includes a trail race, yoga and live music. A new feature is the Watermelon Wrangle. Teams of 4 to 6 people race down the Competition Channel, trying to collect greasy watermelons. Win by collecting the most watermelons within the time limit.
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It’s free to attend the celebration, but there’s a charge for participating in races or tournaments and there’s a $12 parking charge. Yoga is free.
Memorial Day Celebration Schedule at Whitewater Center
Saturday:
- 8 a.m.: Memorial Day Trail Race
- 8 a.m.: Used Boat and Bike Sale
- 9:30 a.m.: Slow Flow Yoga
- 11:30 a.m.: Open Level Flow Yoga
- 6:30 p.m.: Fun Flow Yoga
- 6:30 p.m.: River Jam: The Coffis Brothers
Sunday:
- 9:30 a.m.: SUP Yoga
- 11 a.m: SUP Yoga
- 11:30 a.m.: Open Flow Yoga
- 2:30 p.m.: Slow Flow Yoga
- 3 p.m.: Watermelon Wrangle
- 5 p.m.: Live music: J & The Causeways
- 7 p.m.: Live music: GA-20
- 8:30 p.m.: Night Ops (Illuminated pass activities)
If you want to take advantage of rafting, zip-lining or other activities the normal fees apply. Visit the USNWC website to learn how to register.
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 704-391-3900