River: Upper Illinois River
Meeting Location: C
Date & Time: Races: Saturday, April 25th, 2026 - (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) River Clean-up: Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Rating: Class III+
Length: 7 to 12 Miles (Depending on launch and take-out sites)
Contact Information: Website Link: illyfest | Mysite
AW River Description: Illinois - 1 - Highway 199 to Miami Bar | American Whitewater
River Levels: Illinios River at Kerby Gauge @ American Whitewater
Trip Information:
illy-fest Whitewater Races
Sat Apr 25, 11:00 - 1:00
Race Venue: Six Mile to Ring Beach (4 miles)
illy-fest River Clean-Up
Sun Apr 26, 10:00 - 3:00
(Planning meeting after raffle Sat night)
Boat Based: meet at put ins 10 am:
8 Dollar Put in to 6 Mile
6 Mile to Ring Beach
Low Water Bridge to Miami Bar
Contact Angie Furhmann (480) 818 -3649
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