Events

Events

Upcoming Events at Northeast Whitewater

Class V Lu’au

Saturday, July 25, 2026
Celebrate Class V Weekend with thrilling river adventures and an evening of fun! After the Canada Falls trip on Saturday, enjoy a pig roast dinner, live music by Tod and the Hot Rods, and a corn hole tournament. River trip guests get a 20% discount on the event. Don’t miss this action-packed weekend!

Whitewater Guide Training

Train to become a whitewater guide with Northeast Whitewater! Learn hydrology, river geography, paddle techniques, etiquette, and industry regulations. This 8-day course prepares you to confidently guide Maine’s rivers and pass the Maine Guide License Test on June 8th!

Poster with details about Kennebec River High Water Release Dates for summer 2025

Kennebec High Water Rafting

Experience the thrill of 8,000+ cfs. Water flows nearly double the Kennebec’s normal volume during these special turbine test release trips! With only 4 dates each season, it’s the ultimate adventure for whitewater enthusiasts. Don’t miss out!

Canada Falls Big Water Release

Join us for a rare second Canada Falls release this season—high water, big thrills, and non-stop Class V action! This narrow, steep section of the South Branch of the Penobscot River features four Class V rapids, and we’re running it Double Trouble style—two laps, twice the adventure!
Plus, it’s Class V Luau Weekend! After the trip, stick around for a pig roast, and live music. Don’t miss this epic weekend of whitewater and good times!

Annual Canada Falls Trip

Celebrate Labor Day weekend with an unforgettable adventure! This annual trip is part of our 4 Rivers in 4 Days event and offers thrilling class V whitewater action. After your day on the river, join us for a pig roast dinner, live music, and games to keep the fun going all evening long.

4 Rivers in 4 Days

Ready for the ultimate rafting adventure? Tackle all four rivers we run back-to-back over Labor Day Weekend!
Experience a new river each day:
September 4: Penobscot River
September 5: Canada Falls
September 6: Dead River
September 7: Kennebec River
This is the only time of year you can raft them all in one epic weekend and we’re the only outfitter that offers this! Limited spots—book now for the whitewater challenge of a lifetime!

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