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Got Questions?
Are there discounts for locals?
Yes! Locals-only tickets are available at Rockin Rudy's. Only 2-Day & Single Day GA tickets are available this year. These tickets cannot be purchased using our Layaway plan and must be paid for in full. There is a limited amount of Locals-Only Tickets so get yours while supplies last. Rockin Rudy’s is located at 237 Blaine St. in Missoula, MT - 406.542.0077.
How do I get to the festival?
The Missoula Fairgrounds – 1101 South Ave W, Missoula, MT 59801 is centrally located and accessible by car, bike, festival shuttles, or public transportation.
MSO Airport - offers nonstop flights from 14 major U.S. markets. Cut down your travel time by flying into Missoula so you can get the Zootown festivities started early!
Where can I stay during the festival?
Check out these lodging options for nearby accommodations to make your trip easy and enjoyable.
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ZooTown Arcade
Surf Brennan’s Wave!
Inspired by the man-made surfing wave alongside Caras Park in downtown Missoula. Hold your balance, stay in the pocket and land flips and spins for big points! How long can you ride?
★ High score prize ★
Win (2) VIP Upgrades!
The highest score by 11:59PM MT on June 1, 2027 takes them.
Wave Rider
Stay on Brennan’s wave as long as you can! Beware: the Clark Fork flows wilder the longer you ride.
Desktop: ← → balance, Space pops an air. In the air, hold ← or → to flip, or tap Space again plus ← or → to spin.
Mobile: hold a side to lean, tap the middle to pop. In the air, tap the middle again and hold a side to spin.
Wipeout
Save your score to qualify for the (2) VIP upgrades.
How to ride
Computer
- ←→Balance
- SpacePop an air
- Air←→Flip
- AirSpace+←→Spin
Phone
- Hold sideLean
- Tap middlePop an air
- AirHold sideFlip
- AirTap middle+SideSpin
The details
- Balance. The river constantly tips you. Lean the other way to stay upright and watch the meter at the top.
- Find the sweet spot. Ride the glowing strip at the crest, just before the whitewater, for 1.5x points. Drift too high and the crest buries you. Too low and you get flushed downstream.
- Flip. Pop an air, then hold ← for a backflip or → for a frontflip. Land straight or you wipe out.
- Spin. In the air, tap Space again and press ← or → for a 360. Hold a flip and tap Space to throw a flip with a spin, the biggest trick on the river.
- Chain tricks. Land flips and spins back to back to build your multiplier before it cools off. Plain airs score small and don't build your combo.
Leaderboard
★ 1st place ★
Tap a rider to see their ride.
- No rides yet. Be the first.
Highest score by 11:59PM MT on June 1, 2027 wins (2) VIP Upgrades. Top 10 riders, your best ride only.
See you this summer!
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