Fun on the Uncompahgre
Thank You Everyone!
Thank you to everyone who attended, participated in, or helped with our FUNC Fest this year! We had an amazing ten-year anniversary event, and we are extremely grateful to everyone who contributed.
All times for 2025 competitors will be posted online as soon as they are available.
We will have more information about next year’s event as soon as we can get it online. In the meantime, we wanted everyone to know that next year’s activities will be held on Friday, August 7th, and Saturday, August 8th, in 2026. Make sure to mark your calendars!
If you have any questions about FUNC Fest, please feel free to contact us here or at 970.252.4881. Comment end
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FUNC Fest – August 8 & 9, 2025
Calling all water sports enthusiasts and fun-loving folks to come out and enjoy the annual Fun on the Uncompahgre, aka “FUNC Fest” for two fun-filled days of activities, both on and off of the water. The event will occur at the Montrose Rotary Amphitheater on August 8 and at the Montrose Water Sports Park in Riverbottom Park on August 9, 2025.
More information regarding these events will follow. If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Ceniceros via email or by phone (970-252-4881).
Call for Vendors
One of the biggest attractions for Saturday, August 9th, is our vendor area. Here, businesses are able to promote themselves and give the public a good idea of what they offer.
We are extremely happy to have businesses from Montrose and the surrounding areas be a part of our event. Here is a list of the vendors we will have at our event.
FUNC Fest Vendors;
Friends on the River Uncompahgre
Shavano Conservation District
Gunni Diecast
Montrose Bully Breed Club
SW Human Trafficking Task Force
Partners Youth Mentoring
Friends of the Black Canyon & Curecanti
RiversEdge West
A Time to Dance
Montrose Surf and Cycle
Crave the Dog
Living on a Prayer Co.
Western Slope Conservation Center
4 Corners Riversports
Renewal by Andersen
Uncompahgre Valley Alliance
Main Street Massage
Ay Chabela Snacks
Faultless Inc
Stitches N Stuff
Super Fast Kitchen and Bath
Elite Dog Walking
Elevation Wash Services
The Used Sporting Goods Store Comment end
FUNC-y Line-Up!
FUNC Fest features a full schedule of water sports competitions, live music, activities for the whole Family, Local Vendors, a food truck village, and a beer garden.
FUNC Fest also features a full schedule of water sports competitions, live music, and activities!
Call for Volunteers
The City of Montrose is excited to hold our 10th Annual FUNC Fest event!. Like all community events, we will need help from volunteers to ensure things run smoothly. We are grateful for any help we can receive, and we will have nice Montrose Swag to give you along with a food voucher/drink token to use later in the day at our food truck village and beer garden as a thank you for volunteering.
If you or someone you know is interested in helping, please use this LINK to sign up to volunteer for FUNC Fest. You will also need to complete a waiver attached to the Google Form in order to volunteer. I will speak to you about what you would like to do for the event, but some shuffling of your duties may happen depending on which jobs still need help on the day of the event.
FUNC-y River Parade Registration
For the 10th annual FUNC Fest event, we are bringing back one of our most beloved activities: the FUNC-y River Parade! This will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9th, going from the Montrose Water Sports Park put-in to in-park take-out. Here, groups will be able to show their creativity, making their floatable crafts while we all cheer from the banks.
To everyone who is interested, this is your chance to make waves with creativity! Whether it’s quirky, colorful, whimsical, or wild, we encourage you to go all out when designing your “anything that floats” boat. Think outside the boat—use props, costumes, themes, and music to bring your float to life. The funkier and more fun, the better! Surprise us, dazzle the crowd, and most importantly, have a blast creating something unforgettable on the water!
Please visit this link to register yourself/your organization to participate in the FUNC-y Parade. All group members are required to sign their waivers before participating.
Water Sports Competitions
If you are looking to participate in one of the many water sports competitions we will have on Saturday, August 9th, thank you so much for your interest. Registration will open this Thursday!
Water Sports Competitions
Make a splash at FUNC Fest—register HERE for the thrilling water competitions, or dive in day-of and join the fun on the fly! 💦🚤
- Riverbottom Downriver Race
Go fast and take chances. This time-trial downriver race begins at Chipeta Park and ends at Riverbottom Park. Racers will be released at 1-minute intervals and paddle roughly 2.25 miles to the finish line. If you would like to learn more about the Riverbottom Downriver Race map, please use this link. You can learn more about the competition HERE. Comment end -
Youth Flow Fury Boogie Board Championships
Ride the river’s rhythm and conquer the currents in our adrenaline-fueled boogie-boarding showdown! Compete - FUNCy Down River Kayak Rodeo
Did someone say RODEO? Also known as playboating or rodeo kayaking, this form of kayaking competition is super entertaining for spectators. Competitors stay in one feature and perform a variety of acrobatic moves and tricks. A panel of judges will score the contestants and determine the winners. Held at the Montrose Water Sports Park in Riverbottom Park. Learn more … - Mighty UNC Kayak & SUP Cross-Comp
Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) and kayak cross races combine sport with the adrenaline rush of navigating challenging river rapids and obstacles head-on. Athletes race downriver around buoys in heats, aiming to cross the finish line ahead of their opponents. Whitewater kayak and SUP cross events blend the excitement of river rapids with skill, technique, courage, and luck. Held at the Montrose Water Sports Park in Riverbottom Park. Learn more … - Western Slope River Surf Comp
River surfing (on stationary river waves) in Colorado is rapidly gaining popularity. FUNC Fest will host a light-hearted river surfing competition to showcase Colorado’s top-rated river waves in Montrose. Held at the Montrose Water Sports Park in Riverbottom Park. Learn more …
Live Music @ the Montrose Rotary Amphitheater and Riverbottom Park
FUNC Fest 2025 kicks off with FREE live music from Neon Sky and Living on a Bad Name on Friday, August 8, at the Montrose Rotary Amphitheater, complete with a food village to complement the festive spirit with food and beverages.
Along with FUNC-y fun on the river at the Water Sports Park on Saturday, August 9, live musical entertainment from The River Arkansas, The Brown Family Band, and The Williams Brothers Band to round out the day.