{"id":2471831,"date":"2026-06-23T11:15:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T11:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2471831"},"modified":"2026-06-23T11:15:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T11:15:41","slug":"pueblo-steel-city-arkansas-river-festival-what-to-know-before-you-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/pueblo-steel-city-arkansas-river-festival-what-to-know-before-you-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Pueblo Steel City Arkansas River Festival, what to know before you go"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div id=\"videoWrap\" class=\"spacer-large videoWrap\" style=\"position:relative\"><media-video video-id=\"90529360007\" title=\"Video: Arkansas River Tubing Safety Guide\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/videos\/wochit\/thumbnails\/90529360007.jpg\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\" placement=\"snow-video-story-priority\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"uwVideoPlaceholder\" slot=\"placeholder\" style=\"z-index:19;width:100%;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"vidplaybtn\" style=\"display:-moz-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:-webkit-flex;display:flex;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,.4);border:2px solid #fff;border-radius:80px;cursor:pointer;height:80px;width:80px;position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:10\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div slot=\"videoDetails\" id=\"videoDetails\" class=\"videoDetails\" style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px\">\n<div id=\"videoDetailsContainer\" class=\"videoDetailsContainer\" hidden=\"\">\n<p>Video: Arkansas River Tubing Safety Guide<\/p>\n<p>Essential tips for safely tubing the Arkansas River in Pueblo, Colorado, including gear requirements and river awareness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/media-video><\/div>\n<p><story-highlights class=\"spacer-small column ten-column no-gutter\" util-module-path=\"elements\/story\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The second annual Steel City Arkansas River Festival (SCARF) is Saturday, June 27.<\/li>\n<li>The festival includes a build-your-own-boat race and a cornhole tournament, as well as a Paddle and Bike Parade.<\/li>\n<li>The freestyle river surf competition had to be canceled because of low flows on the Arkansas River.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/story-highlights><partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>A unique festival celebrating Pueblo\u2019s natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities in a day chock-full of family-friendly fun is set to return on Saturday, June 27.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>The second annual <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pueblo.us\/3042\/Steel-City-Arkansas-River-Festival\">Steel City Arkansas River Festival <\/a>(SCARF) is taking place about a month earlier than 2025&#8217;s inaugural event, and will feature competitive and community events, live music, an &#8220;Adventure Alley&#8221; for kids, a beer garden for adults, and much more.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring back SCARF, a free community festival, for a second year with additional events and to have all the fun in one place at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pueblowater.org\/waterworks-park\/\">WaterWorks Park<\/a>,\u201d SCARF Event Manager Lindsay Martin said in a city news release.<\/p>\n<p><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"85390938007\" class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts, water lovers, family friendly event demonstrations and fun all day long at WaterWorks Park during SCARF. We can\u2019t wait to see you there.\u201d<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>This year&#8217;s festival, which goes from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., will feature two competitive events \u2014 a build-your-own-boat race and a cornhole tournament \u2014 as well as two community events, the paddle and bike parade and the rubber duck race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">RAILROAD: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chieftain.com\/story\/news\/2026\/06\/19\/when-is-passenger-rail-service-coming-to-pueblo-colorado\/90597078007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pueblo stop on Front Range Passenger Rail could be active by 2032<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A freestyle river surf competition, a popular event at the 2025 festival, was also planned for this year&#8217;s SCARF, but had to be canceled due to low flows in the Arkansas River.<\/p>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/07\/26\/NTPC\/85390902007-scarf-duo.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/07\/26\/NTPC\/85390902007-scarf-duo.jpg?crop=2133,1599,x0,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/07\/26\/NTPC\/85390902007-scarf-duo.jpg?crop=1200,1599,x480,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/07\/26\/NTPC\/85390902007-scarf-duo.jpg?crop=2399,1351,x0,y124 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Zachary Allen\/The Pueblo Chieftain\" caption=\"A woman and child float down the Arkansas River in a tube during the Steel City Arkansas River Festival on Saturday, July 26, 2025.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">What to know about this year&#8217;s festival events<\/h2>\n<p>The Build Your Own Boat Race takes place at 10 a.m. at the Nature Wildlife Discovery Center and ends approximately 1.05 miles downriver at Waterworks Park. Race divisions include teams of two- and four-person crews for participants 18 and older, with heats launching every 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>The Adventure Alley for kids, led by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/goco.org\/about\/funded-projects\/generation-wild-of-the-pueblo-region\">Generation Wild of the Pueblo Region<\/a>, takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with hands-on demonstrations, interactive fun, river ecology information with Trout Unlimited and more. Free activities for youth will take place throughout the day.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">PUEBLO SUMMER FUN: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chieftain.com\/story\/entertainment\/2026\/06\/22\/upcoming-summer-festivals-and-events-in-pueblo-colorado\/90493059007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Festivals, fiestas and Colorado State Fair among Pueblo summer events<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The cornhole tournament begins at 2 p.m. and offers the opportunity for competitors to win cash prizes.<\/p>\n<p>The Paddle and Bike Parade, set for 3 p.m. at Waterworks Park\u2019s Burkhardt Crossing, is a free, family-friendly event designed to bring the community together for a relaxed river float and casual bike ride along the river. Participants, who must be 8 years old or older, are asked to register ahead of time to ensure a smooth and safe experience.<\/p>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/07\/26\/NTPC\/85390900007-scarf-bicyclists.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/07\/26\/NTPC\/85390900007-scarf-bicyclists.jpg?crop=2129,1596,x135,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/07\/26\/NTPC\/85390900007-scarf-bicyclists.jpg?crop=1197,1596,x240,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/07\/26\/NTPC\/85390900007-scarf-bicyclists.jpg?crop=2399,1350,x0,y123 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Zachary Allen\/The Pueblo Chieftain\" caption=\"Bicyclists take off at the start of the Community Bike Parade during the Steel City Arkansas River Festival on Saturday, July 26, 2025.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Parade participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For safety, personal flotation devices are required for those floating the river, and helmets are strongly encouraged for anyone biking along the scenic river trail.<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>The last event of the day will be the Rubber Duck Race, which begins at 5 p.m. Funds raised through the race will benefit scholarships for Pueblo Parks and Recreation\u2019s youth programming.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">What food and entertainment options will be available?<\/h2>\n<p>For those who work up an appetite and need a break from the events, food vendors will be on hand with local food trucks serving up goodies from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Food trucks that have signed up for the event, according to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pueblo.us\/3096\/SCARF-Activities\">city&#8217;s event website<\/a>, include Cafe Murillo, Hippie Steve&#8217;s, Ice Cream Sammy&#8217;s, Shiver &amp; Shake, Tom&#8217;s Travelin Coffee Truck, Holy Cow Food Truck #2, Little Squeezers, and Nonna&#8217;s NY Kitchen.<\/p>\n<p><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For adults of legal drinking age, a beer garden will be available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas River.<\/p>\n<p>Live music, in collaboration with the Steel City Music Showcase, will take place from 3-6 p.m., including performances by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/living-local\/friday-feelz\/friday-feelz-rhythm-reverie\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rhythm &amp; Reverie<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCVtn4jK5XLDpCOOXDn3oxcQ\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Inaiah Lujan<\/a>\u00a0and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/heavydiamondring.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Heavy Diamond Ring.<\/a><\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>For kids, Generation Wild Pueblo will have an area at Waterworks Park geared toward getting kids and their families outdoors. There will be a guest appearance from\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/goco.org\/about\/staff\/wilder\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wilder<\/a> \u2014 the part goat, part Yeti spokescreature for Great Outdoors Colorado.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure a safe and fun experience for everyone, festival organizers ask that children be supervised at all times.<\/p>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2023\/08\/02\/NTPC\/7955e508-37b2-4fa5-af8f-c1679d2b6a63-Dutch_Clark_Sign.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2023\/08\/02\/NTPC\/7955e508-37b2-4fa5-af8f-c1679d2b6a63-Dutch_Clark_Sign.jpg?crop=2124,1593,x0,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2023\/08\/02\/NTPC\/7955e508-37b2-4fa5-af8f-c1679d2b6a63-Dutch_Clark_Sign.jpg?crop=1197,1596,x120,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2023\/08\/02\/NTPC\/7955e508-37b2-4fa5-af8f-c1679d2b6a63-Dutch_Clark_Sign.jpg?crop=2399,1350,x0,y120 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Zachary Allen\/The Pueblo Chieftain\" caption=\"A digital sign sits in front of the renovated Dutch Clark Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Where to park or catch a free shuttle<\/h2>\n<p>The city is providing a free, ADA-accessible shuttle service through Pueblo Transit from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with pickup sites at the following locations:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dutch Clark Stadium,\u00a01001 W. Abriendo Ave.<\/li>\n<li>West 11th Street and Pueblo Boulevard dirt lot, located at the southeast corner of the intersection of\u00a0West 11th Street and Pueblo Boulevard.<\/li>\n<li>Pillar Park,\u00a01 Rapids Place. (Only available from 3-6 p.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>Shuttles will depart at the top of every hour.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A free bike valet will also be located at Waterworks Park, provided by Grassroots Gravel.<\/p>\n<p>For those planning on driving to the festival, parking options include the City Park Skate Park, the City Park Pool, or the Pueblo Zoo parking lot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">THINGS TO DO: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chieftain.com\/story\/entertainment\/arts\/2026\/06\/19\/colorado-state-fair-has-contests-for-art-cooking-produce-and-more\/90608016007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Colorado State Fair calls for art, craft and other contest entries<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Chieftain Editor Zach Hillstrom can be reached at zhillstrom@gannett.com or on X, at @ZachHillstrom. Support local news; subscribe to the Pueblo Chieftain at subscribe.chieftain.com<\/em><\/p>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2026-06-23 09:30:23.178046894 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2026-06-23 09:30:23.178046894 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.chieftain.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Video: Arkansas River Tubing Safety Guide Essential tips for safely tubing the Arkansas River in Pueblo, Colorado, including gear requirements and river awareness. The second annual Steel City Arkansas River Festival (SCARF) is Saturday, June 27. The festival includes a build-your-own-boat race and a cornhole tournament, as well as a Paddle and Bike Parade. 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