illyfest 2025, River Clean Up & Whitewater Races

This year the annual Illinois River Clean Up is April 26 & 27 at Six Mile Day Use Area & Campground in partnership with the Rogue Siskiyou National Forest, Wild Rivers District and American Whitewater.

Volunteers will host whitewater races & boat based solid waste removal from the river's beds and banks. Funds are for insurance fees, permit fees & dumpster costs; all profits are a fundraiser on behalf of The Dome School , a small local non profit school. You can use this platform to support illfest's up front costs, and / or you can make a donation of goods here.

Thank you for your support!

The Illyfest Planning Team,

Nicole Smedegaard

Travis Garnier

Carrie Catterall