The Chattanooga River Games, dubbed the largest action sport festival in the South, is happening this weekend.

It will take place this Friday, August 15 through Sunday, August 17 along Riverfront Parkway.

This year's games will feature several sports, including the Red Bull Creepers rock climbing competition. The event will offer nearly $25,000 in cash prizes, according to the River Games website. It will take place Saturday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm under the Market Street Bridge.

Other sporting events include freestyle/high diving, wake surfing, highlining, a skate ramp jam, and more.

There will be special kid zones and a skating rink as well.

The Chattanooga River Games will also feature live music at Ross's Landing. Event coordinators call it a "Rave on the River," featuring Dirt Monk

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