The first annual Tuck Fest is a three-day festival that celebrates the outdoor lifestyle through competitions, exhibitions, demos, and live music on the Catawba River at the U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC). The festival features a variety of outdoor sports including trail running, kayaking, biking, climbing, stand-up paddleboarding, slacklining and adventure racing. With more than 20 competions in and around the river as well as seven live bands and participation from leaders in the outdoor industry, the festival invites athletes, spectators and musicians to celebrate the active lifestyle.