John Wesley Powell River History MuseumJohn Wesley Powell River History Museum
For 2025, the River Runners Hall of Fame selection committee has chosen individuals known for their work as educators, writers, and historians. This year’s honorees are Loie Belknap Evans and Buzz Belknap, guidebook creators and Sportyak pioneers; Gary Nichols, Utah’s “King of Kayaking” and dedicated outdoor educator; and Brad Dimock, historian, storyteller, boat builder, and long-standing “recidivist” river guide. The committee has also chosen to induct Bessie and Glen Hyde, a long-overdue recognition of their historic 1928 attempt to navigate the Grand Canyon in a wooden sweep scow.
Each of these individuals has, in some way, made river running more accessible. They’ve written the guidebooks and the history books, and they’ve physically brought people into the river community through college courses or by putting them at the oars of their very own Sportyak. Even the Hydes, despite their tragic end, showed that you didn’t have to be a scientist or a surveyor to run the Colorado River.
Tickets for this year’s event will be sold as $100 Weekend Passes only, and will cover the Friday evening presentations as well as the Saturday evening dinner and induction ceremony. By purchasing a weekend pass, you will gain access to FREE additional add-on activities. However, please note that space is limited, and you must pre-register for these activities at the time of your pass purchase.
Unable to join us for the Festival? Consider donating in honor of one of the 2025 inductees. Click HERE to donate.
Bid on items in our silent auction HERE.
Ticket Registration available beginning at 1:00 PM
Stop at the Museum Lobby Desk to check-in for the Friday evening program & pick up your Door Prize Ticket!
The Door Prize Ticket will then be your quick entry into the Museum Theater starting at 5:15 pm.
If you haven’t checked in earlier in the day, you can do so as you arrive!
Adventure & Fortitude: Sweep Scows & Power Boats presented by Buzz Belknap and Brad Dimock in the Museum Theater (Doors Open 5:15 pm)
After-Party at Ray’s Tavern (8:00 pm – On your own)
8:00 am – Service Project at Swasey’s Beach
Pre-Reserved Mini-Event Ticket holders Only!!!
10:00 am – Ticket Registration Tent opens in front of the Museum; Silent Auction opens inside the Museum
11:00 am – Yak Attack Float Parade from the Museum Put-In to Green River State Park (On your own)
11:00 am – Join us Riverside to watch the Float go by with River Historian, Roy Webb providing an informative commentary
11:30 – 2:00 Shuttles between Museum & State Park every 30 minutes! Park at the Museum as space is limited at the State Park!
12:00 pm – Lunch at Green River State Park – Included in weekend pass ticket price
2:30 pm – Exposed Tad Talk, Exhibit Gallery – FREE & open to everyone
Join us for a special “Exposed Tad Talk” with photographer and filmmaker Dawn Kish and Special Guest Brad Dimock. This exclusive event offers an opportunity to learn more about Kish’s work and her experiences exploring Glen Canyon.
4:30 pm – The Loie Belknap Evans Opening Reception on the Museum Patio – Included in weekend pass ticket price
5:45pm Silent Auction Ends!
6:00pm Move to the Green River High School (455 400 North Street) for the Induction Ceremony
6:30 pm Induction Ceremony at the Green River High School Theater
Riverside Yoga with Candice at the Museum (9:00 am)
(Please select this activity as an “add-on” to your weekend pass ticket when purchasing if you wish to participate. Space is limited).
Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Adults (18+)
Seniors (62+)
Children (7-17)
Family
$8
$6
$3
$25
Free admission for children under 7, museum members, and Green River residents.
1765 E Main Street
PO Box 387
Green River, UT 84525