Whitewater

Memorial Day Celebration

Start the holiday with a Saturday morning race through the Whitewater Center’s trail system to go with pass activities and yoga. Enjoy live music throughout the weekend and illuminated activities on Sunday evening.

Compete in a raft race down the Competition Channel in teams of 4-6 while collecting as many greasy watermelons as possible. The team who wrangles the most watermelons within the time limit wins.

Date

May 24-25, 2025

Price

Free

Schedule

Saturday, May 24, 2025
2024 Schedule (2025 schedule coming soon)
Used Boat and Bike Sale 8:00 am
Slow Flow Yoga 9:30 am
Open Level Flow Yoga 11:30 am
Fun Flow Yoga 6:30 pm
River Jam 6:30 pm
Sunday, May 24, 2025
2024 Schedule (2025 schedule coming soon)
SUP Yoga 9:30 am
SUP Yoga 11:00 am
Open Flow Yoga 11:30 am
Slow Flow Yoga 2:30 pm
Watermelon Wrangle 3:00 pm
Live Music 5:00 pm
Live Music 7:00 pm
Night Ops 8:30 pm

Programming

Watermelon Wrangle

A Whitewater twist on the classic pool game: race down the Competition Channel (class III-IV rapids) while competing to collect the most greasy watermelons in your raft. Whoever wrangles the most watermelons wins.

A $25 pre-registration is required. Register as an individual or a team of 4-6 people. Individuals will be matched into teams. Competitors must be at least 16 years of age. The Watermelon Wrangle is an unguided raft race.

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Night Ops

The celebration goes into the night with illuminated pass activities:

  • Rafting and kayaking on the Competition Channel
  • Ziplining
  • Wildwoods
  • Deep water solo climbing

Access these nighttime experiences until 10pm with an activity pass.

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Yoga

Find your flow at South Ridge for outdoor yoga sessions throughout the weekend.

Open Level Flow: An intermediate Vinyasa Flow that’s challenging and leaves you feeling refreshed and invigorated.

Slow Flow: A slower paced flow for beginner to intermediate yogis. This class is perfect to turn inward, alleviate stress, and restore energy levels.

Fun Flow: A Vinyasa Flow class with an emphasis on having fun. Challenging postures are offered in addition to modifications to engage multiple skill levels.

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SUP Yoga

Experience a yoga practice on stand-up paddle boards while on the Catawba River.

SUP Yoga has a limited capacity and requires registration in advance. If you have a Day Pass or Annual Pass please call Guest Services at 704.391.3900 to reserve your spot. Otherwise, use the button below to register.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Location: Flatwater

Times: 11:00 am

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Summertime Specials

Visit the Whitewater Center’s food and beverage outlets to enjoy a special selection of summertime favorites, including smoked turkey legs, corn on the cob, and berry pie. Menu coming soon.

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Used Bike & Boat Sale

Shop from the tuned-up, marked-down rental fleet at the Used Bike & Boat Sale. Brands include Specialized, Dagger, and more.
The sale begins at 8:00am while supplies last.
Details:
Bike and boat pricing will be specific to each based on condition and components.
Conditions of sale:

  • All sales are final.
  • Used bikes are refurbished, professionally tuned, and in working condition with many new parts.
  • There is no warranty; bikes and boats are purchased “as is”.

For more information, call 704.391.3900.

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