CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Competitions and concerts always highlight the U.S. National Whitewater Center’s annual Tuck Fest. This year, the three-day spring festival that celebrates the outdoor lifestyle is getting bumped to a weekend in the fall.
The festival, scheduled to take place Oct. 1-3, features more than 35 races or competitions including trail running, kayaking, biking, climbing, stand-up paddleboarding and adventure racing.
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There will also be vendor villages spread throughout the grounds that will feature more than 80 outdoor brands such as Keen, Teva, Hydro Flask, BikeSource, Rockgeist and Pyranha
Kid-friendly activities include a youth obstacle race, kid yoga and youth trail, bike and tandem kayak races.
The musical lineup will be announced at a later date.
There is no fee for spectators coming to watch the events and bands. Parking costs $6.
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Fun festival fact: The name “Tuck Fest” comes from the Tuckaseegee Ford and Trail, a historical landmark located at the USNWC. The Ford is the first known crossing point along the Catawba River that was traveled by Native Americans and European settlers.