Schedule
2025 SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2
Registration / Swag Pick-up | 12 – 8pm
Buy/pick up your festival tickets and swag at the Castle Dale Visitors Center. Beat the crowds and get here early to start enjoying your stay in Emery County. It’s a great time to use your free ticket to the Museum of the San Rafael or use your Food Voucher at a local restaurant. Then head to Orangeville for all the Thursday evening festivities.
Don’t have tickets? Click on the link below to purchase yours now!
Joe’s Valley Fest BINGO! Challenge | Thursday 12pm – Saturday 6pm
Looking for ways to earn some extra raffle tickets while you maximize your fun at the Fest? Pick up a bingo card at Registration or the JVCC Booth during the Trade Fair then start marking off the experiences on it!
In Town Volunteer Project | 2 – 4pm
A big part of the Joe’s Valley Fest is giving back to both the climbing and local communities, and this year is no different! In addition to Sunday Stewardship projects, we’ll be repainting the pavilions at Orangeville City Park on Thursday. We’ll be providing all the tools and supplies. So just show up and pitch in!
Gummy Bear Challenge | 4 – 5pm
Do you like science and sugar? Come make a mousetrap catapult that launches your gummy bear the farthest or see how many of the yummy treats you can hold with the aluminum foil boat you build. And learn about what’s going on at the Utah San Rafael State Energy Lab while you’re at it. Fun for all ages! And you might even score some extra gummy bears to take home or out to the rocks!
La Sportiva Trail Run and Refresh | 4:30 – 5:30pm
Kick up some dust on a scenic trail run along the creek in Orangeville. Join us at Orangeville City Park at 4:30pm to demo some La Sportiva running shoes before a 3k run taking off at 5pm. Don’t like running? Walk the trail and read about the local Orangeville history with our informational signs posted along the way! Either way, when you return to the park, stick around to enjoy some ice cold beverages before diving into the Orangeville Olympics!
Orangeville Olympics | 5 – 9pm
Come out to the Orangeville City Park to compete, spectate, or just have some fun! There will be Cornhole, Pickleball, Horseshoes and other games. Grab food or peruse work from local vendors and listen to music from Desert Sage. Or how about some coloring projects and fishin’ (in the wading pool) with the kiddos? Bring the whole family and check it out!
Food Trucks | 5 – 8:30pm
Enjoy food from local favorites such as Gettin’ Our Smoke On while you spectate or participate in all the Olympic fun!
Cornhole Tournament | 6 – 9pm
Sign up and join in the fun at the Community Center in Orangeville City Park. Free entry for all, and prizes will be awarded to winners!
Pickleball Tournament | 6 – 9pm
Sign up and join in the fun at the Orangeville City Park by the courts. Free entry for all, and prizes will be awarded to winners!
Night Bouldering Meet-Up Man Size | 9pm – Midnight
Meet at the Orangeville City Park to caravan or take the shuttle bus to the Man Size boulders. Come solo or bring your crew as we light up the night. If you are driving directly to Man Size, please carpool since parking is limited. Coal trucks/vehicles are running down the canyon, so be sure to park in parking lots or fully off the road. Bring your own headlamp, lights and crash pads if you have them. But plenty of pads and lights will be available if you don’t!
*If you plan to utilize our shuttle, the shuttle will leave from the Orangeville City Park at 9PM and leave from the boulder parking at 11:30PM. Friday night shuttles will leave from Castle Dale at the Emery County Rec center.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3
Registration / Swag Pick-up | 8am – 8pm
Buy/pick up your festival tickets and swag at the Castle Dale Visitors Center.
Kodiak Cakes Pancake Breakfast | 8am - 9:30am
Free breakfast for ticketed attendees ONLY! We’ll be whipping up Kodiak Cakes pancakes to get your weekend and Friday morning started right! Stop by the Emery County Rec Center and follow the crowd (or your nose) to find the end of the line!
Shoe Demo | 8am – 10am
Free climbing shoe demos with Scarpa, OCUN, and Edelrid/Red Chili! Get here early to try on some climbing shoes before taking them out to the boulders for the day to see how that shoe fits and performs. At the Emery County Rec Center.
Local Experience - Fishin' Joe's with Joe and Jo | 8 – 11am
Learn from local award-winning fishermen Joe and Jo just how to catch those big fish out of the town fishin’ hole. Hear their fascinating fish tales and get tips that every local would be jealous to know! Gear provided, if needed. Meet at the Emery County Rec Center lawn to carpool up to the reservoir. *Fest Admission ticket required to purchase Add-on clinics/local experiences.
FREE Morning Yin Yoga | 9am – 10am
Enjoy this relaxing morning yoga session with local yogi, Valyn Hess Peacock at the Emery County Rec Center lawn. This session is open to all levels, and no sign-up is required in advance. Please bring a yoga mat or towel, if you have one.
Climbing Clinics | 9am – 2pm
Meet at the Emery County Rec Center to learn from the pros about everything, from shorty beta to technique tips to how to capture it best on camera. Space is limited so buy your tickets early, but it is possible - availability dependent - to join a clinic day-of! Bring your crash pad if you have one, but we’ll have you covered, if not. And, if needed, get shoes ahead of time at the morning Shoe Demo! For a full list of our 2025 clinics and descriptions, check out our 2025 Climbing Clinic webpage. *A Fest Admission ticket IS required to purchase any add-on clinics/local experiences.
Gym to Crag: An Intro to Outdoor Bouldering w/ Bailey Johnson | 10am – 1pm
Meet at the Emery County Rec Center for this clinic, FREE to Fest Admission ticket holders, but you must sign-up for the add-on ticket.
Find a Climbing Partner Meet-up | 10 – 10:30am
Not doing a clinic or meet-up but still want to climb with folks? Grab a refreshing drink at Cup of Joes and mingle on their outdoor patio to find a new friend or assemble a whole crew to go hit the boulders. Be bold! It’s going to be great!
Local Experience - Makin’ Friendship Bread | 11 am - 12 pm
Learn about the wonderful tradition of friendship bread from local baker Sharon Bunderson. The starter and recipes are shared among family and friends, building community and connections in the form of tasty treats! Get all the tips on making the bread and maintaining the starter in this new addition to our local artisan clinics. And you'll get to taste some of Sharon's delicious creations. Not to mention, she'll be sending you, one of her new friends, off with your own starter so you can continue the tradition when you head home from Joe's! Meet at the Emery County Rec Center, by the concession stand. *Fest Admission ticket required to purchase Add-on clinics/local experiences.
Geology of Joe's Valley | 11am – 2pm
Have you ever wondered what makes Joe's Valley one of the top bouldering areas in the world? Meet Geologist Pete Kilborne and Paul Anderson at Braun Lapidary, Castle Dale's rock shop, then board the shuttle bus to the canyons to talk shop about rocks. *Fest Admission ticket required to purchase Add-on clinics/local experiences.
Local Artisan Clinic - Makin' Copper Jewelry | 12 – 2pm
Jon and Cindy Judd have been making a variety of hand-made products, like saddles and jewelry, since the 80's. In this clinic you'll learn how to make copper jewelry in their incredible studio! Meet at San Rafael Works. *Fest Admission ticket required to purchase Add-on clinics/local experiences.
Local Artisan Clinic - Makin' a GIANT Pizza | 1:30 – 2:30pm
Have you ever crushed a project just so you could earn your send pizza at the local favorite, R Pizza? Come learn how to make their signature dish - the Giant Pizza - and take some of it with you! This 1-hour clinic will be at R Pizza Place in Castle Dale, UT. *Fest Admission ticket required to purchase Add-on clinics/local experiences.
Local Artisan Clinic - Makin' Food Ranch Donuts | 2 – 3pm
Come learn how to make the world famous Food Ranch donuts and take some home with you! See how the process works end to end from the experts. Then get creative customizing with dozens of toppings. All ending in an epic tasting session! Meet at the Food Ranch. *Fest Admission ticket required to purchase Add-on clinics/local experiences.
Trade Fair | 2 – 6:30pm
Castle Dale is the place to be! With all the hype, we’ve expanded the Trade Fair to two days! There will be sponsor and non-profit booths, artisan vendors, and local kids from the Junior Entrepreneurs selling their wares. Stop by and visit booths before heading to the rodeo! Come see all the fun at the Emery County Rec Center.
JVF Block Party | 4 – 6pm
Enjoy some cold beverages, live music by Stäzrad, tasty food, and general hanging out at the Emery County Rec Center lawn.
Food Trucks | 2 – 8pm
Enjoy some amazing food from our local food connoisseurs, including Gettin' Our Smoke On's gourmet brisket and Mare’s Juice Bar! At the Emery County Rec Center. Your food voucher from your swag bag are good at all Food Trucks as well as the local businesses listed on them.
Local Artisan Clinic - Makin' Food Ranch Donuts | 3 – 4pm
Come learn how to make the world famous Food Ranch donuts and take some home with you! See how the process works end to end from the experts. Then get creative customizing with dozens of toppings. All ending in an epic tasting session! Meet at the Food Ranch. *Fest Admission ticket required to purchase Add-on clinics/local experiences.
Poster Signing w/ Kyra Condie | 3 - 4pm
Want to meet Olympic athlete and competitive climber Kyra Condie? Find her at the OCUN booth on the lawn outside the Emery County Rec Center, and the first 50 participants will receive a FREE signed poster!
Women’s Solo Traveler Chat with Author Jacqueline Rivera | 3:30 - 4pm
Looking for female community on the road? Join author Jacqueline Rivera for a real conversation about solo travel, climbing culture, and her debut novel Sprinter Girl, a raw story about the challenges women face when building an untraditional life. Whether you're already on the road, dreaming of hitting the road, or just craving real talk and connection, come hang out, share stories, and be in community. Meet on the lawns outside of the Castle Dale Visitors Center.
FREE “Training On the Go” Workshop | 4 - 5:30pm
Constantly on the road or pressed for time from life’s hectic schedule? Your training and climbing progress doesn’t need to be at a standstill! Join Olympic athlete and competitive climber, Kyra Condie, behind the OCUN booth on the lawn outside the Emery County Rec Center where she’ll impart wisdom on all things training, from maximizing time and tools at hand while traveling to nutrition and fueling on the go! This workshop is open to all and will be first-come, first-serve so there’s no need to register in advance, but spaces are limited and Fest ticket holders will be prioritized! This clinic is sponsored by OCUN.
Bein’ A Pioneer | 4 – 6pm
Check out what life used to be like in these parts with demos - like butter churning! - of some ol’ fashioned living! Stop on by on the lawn outside the Emery County Rec Center, over by the Pavillion.
Rodeo Games Sign-ups | 4pm SHARP!
Sign up for steer riding and hide racing on the lawn outside the Emery County Rec Center (look for the table next to the JVCC Booth by the Pavilion!). Spots will fill quickly! Steer riders: Be sure to take the class at 4:30pm to get some tips. You MUST be over 18 years of age and wear your closed toed shoes and pants to participate. These are required. Safety vest/jacket, mouth guard, and helmet are also required but will be provided. Let’s go!!!
Rodeo Classes | 4:30 – 6:30pm
At the Castle Dale Rodeo Grounds. Learn how to use a lasso, ride a horse, and get tips on how to ride a steer!
Rodeo Games | 6:30 – 9pm
At the outdoor arena at the Castle Dale Rodeo Grounds. The games will feature everything from chicken chases to hide races. Don't forget the steer riding! Absolutely the highlight of the Fest!
Bonfire and S'mores | 8:30 – 10:00pm
Enjoy a sweet treat and make some new friends around the fire. Meet at the Emery County Rec Center lawn.
Night Bouldering Meet-Up New Joe’s | 9pm – Midnight
Meet at the Castle Dale Visitors Center to caravan to the boulders at New Joe's. Come solo or bring your crew as we light up the night. If you are driving directly to New Joe’s, please carpool as parking is limited. Bring your own headlamp, lights and crash pads if you have them. But plenty of pads and lights will be available if you don’t!
*If you plan to utilize our shuttle, the shuttle will leave from the Castle Dale Visitor Center at 9PM and return from the boulder parking at 11:30PM.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
Late Swag Pick-up | 8am – 12pm
Late pick up available at the Castle Dale Visitors Center.
Breathwork with Michelle Rasmussen | 8am – 8:45am
Open yourself up to your intuition, creativity and connection to others in this Breathwork session led by local Michelle Rasmussen. Please bring a yoga mat or towel, if you have one, for this session in the park at Emery County Rec Center. *Fest Admission ticket required to purchase Add-on clinics/local experiences.
Shoe Demo | 8am – 10am
Free climbing shoe demos with Scarpa, OCUN, and Edelrid/Red Chili!! Get here early to try on some climbing shoes before taking them out to the boulders for the day to see how that shoe fits and performs. At the Emery County Rec Center.
FREE Morning Movement Class | 9am – 10am
Start your climbing day with Lily Harrington of AXIS Movement in a session designed to prepare your whole body for the rock. We’ll focus on opening the hips, activating and warming up the core, improving shoulder mobility, and building fluid strength through focused movement work. This is a chance to tune your body, sharpen awareness, and set the tone for a strong, connected day on the wall. kick off your climbing day in community. Accessible for all levels. Meet at the lawn at the Emery County Rec Center and bring a yoga mat or towel, if you have one.
Climbing Clinics | 9am – 2pm
Meet at the Emery County Rec Center to learn from the pros about everything, from shorty beta to technique tips to how to capture it best on camera. Space is limited so buy your tickets early, but it is possible - availability dependent - to join a clinic day-of! Bring your crash pad if you have one, but we’ll have you covered, if not. And, if needed, get shoes ahead of time at the morning Shoe Demo! For a full list of our 2025 clinics and descriptions, check out our 2025 Climbing Clinic webpage. *A Fest Admission ticket IS required to purchase any add-on clinics/local experiences.
FREE Finger Injury Prevention and Treatment Workshop | 9:30am - 11am
Have aching finger joints or persistent tendon or pulley injuries? PT Miguel Zevallos will discuss all of the common finger injuries prevalent to climbers, how to prevent them, and how to treat them in this workshop. He'll also do finger strength testing with participants and discuss different training regimen for increasing finger strength depending on your goals! Meet on the lawn by the climbing wall outside the Castle Dale Visitors Center for this first-come, first-served workshop. There’s no need to register in advance, but spaces are limited and Fest ticket holders will be prioritized! This clinic is sponsored by RHINO SKIN.
Gym to Crag: An Intro to Outdoor Bouldering w/ Abbey Smith & Olivia Hsu | 10am – 1pm
Meet at the Emery County Rec Center for this clinic, FREE to Fest Admission ticket holders, but you must sign-up for the add-on ticket.
Find a Climbing Partner Meet-up and Ground Up Grips Giveaway | 10 – 10:30am
Not doing a clinic or meet-up but still want to climb with folks and make new friends? Swing over to Cup of Joes and mingle on their outdoor patio. Lincoln, founder of Ground Up Grips, will also be demoing their newly released warm up blocks! Warm up those fingers and test it out and for all those that give it a pull, you’ll be instantly entered into a giveaway scheduled to happen right before you head out!
Bouldering Meet-up | 10am – 2pm
Join Cruxing in Color, Color the Wasatch, Open Spaces, Ladies Climbing Coalition, and SLAQC as they team up for a meet-up. Meet at the Emery County Rec Center to carpool out to the boulders.
Local Artisan Clinic - Makin' a GIANT Pizza | 1:30 – 2:30pm
Have you ever crushed a project just so you could earn your send pizza at the local favorite, R Pizza? Come learn how to make their signature dish - the Giant Pizza - and take some of it with you! This 1-hour clinic will be at R Pizza Place in Castle Dale, UT. *Fest Admission ticket required to purchase Add-on clinics/local experiences.
Yoga with Olivia Hsu | 2 - 3 pm
Olivia found yoga to be the perfect complement to climbing, cultivating focus and flexibility on both the mental and physical levels. This session will be rooted in cultivating mindfulness that flows from a focused and continuous asana practice. Meet at Orangeville City Park. *Bring a yoga mat (or something comfortable to move on), if you have one. All levels welcome!
Trade Fair | 2 – 7pm
Castle Dale is the place to be Saturday afternoon and evening! There will be sponsor and non-profit booths, artisan vendors, and local kids from the Junior Entrepreneurs selling their wares. Pop back and forth between the Trade Fair, the Block Party, and the Climber Games, all on the Emery County Rec Center lawn.
Bein’ A Pioneer | 2 – 6pm
Check out what life used to be like in these parts with demos of some ol’ fashioned living! Stop on by on the lawn outside the Emery County Rec Center, over by the Pavillion.
JVF Block Party | 4 – 6pm
Enjoy some cold beverages, music, tasty food, and general hanging out at the Emery County Rec Center lawn. Send the kids (or yourself) up the in town climbing wall to warm up for the Climber Games.
Black Diamond x Hex Team Climber Bounty Games | 4:30 – 7pm
Put those unique climber skills to the test with the Bounty Games this year. Compete in challenge for the chance to win some Hex goodies as well as limited one off prints, brushes, and more! This is an event not to be missed. Check out the salmon ladder and Ninja Line while you’re there, too. All at the Emery County Rec Center!
Food Trucks | 2 - 8pm
Enjoy some amazing food from our local connoisseurs including Down the Hatch and Mare’s Juice Bar at the Emery County Rec Center. Your Food Voucher from your swag bag are good at all Food Trucks as well as the local businesses listed on them.
Unlock Your Body, Climb Better | 3 - 5pm
Join Lily Harrington of Axis Movement to explore guided exercises, mobility flows, and interactive drills to enhance balance, core engagement, and control. Come ready to move, have fun, and leave with tools to use immediately on the wall. Meet at the Castle Dale PickleBall Courts and bring a yoga mat (or something comfortable to move on), if you have one. All levels welcome!
Drawing for Prizes! | 7 – 9pm
Come to the Emery County Rec Center Pavilion for our HUGE drawing of amazing products from our sponsors! One free ticket comes in your swag bag and buy more at the Castle Dale Visitors Center (or the JVCC Booth during the Trade Fair) to improve your chances!
Black Diamond x Joe’s Valley Joe-down! | 9 – 11pm
You may have heard of hoedowns and hootenannies but you’ve never experienced a Joe-down before! Grab your dancing shoes and close out the night with a rootin’ tootin’ good time! There will be live music from Ro and the Rollers mixed in with some high energy line dancing led by our own Emery High School alumni. You don’t want to miss this!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
Coffee & Donuts | 8 – 9am
Brought to you by Food Ranch and Cup of Joe’s. Meet at Food Ranch parking lot to get your caffeine and sugar fix with the Joe’s Valley Coalition team. Find out what they’ve been working on the past year and learn about what’s coming up with our 2 year long Safety First! Project. A great chance to also give your inputs on Coalition priorities for the next year!
Service Day | 9am – 12pm
Hosted by the Joe’s Valley Coalition. Meet at the Food Ranch at 9am and pick your project. If you have just an hour or so, help us pick up trash around town. If you have just a little bit more time, join us for a few hours of light trail work. What better way to close out the Fest than by giving back a little (and having a last little bit of fun with your friends)? See you there!
