Schedule

2026 SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

Registration / Swag Pick-up | 8am – 8pm

Buy/pick up your festival tickets and swag at the Castle Dale Visitors Center.

Kodiak Breakfast | 8am - 9:30am

Free breakfast for ticketed attendees ONLY! Come by for some Kodiak granola and oatmeal to get your 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! Gluten and dairy free options available.

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 Swell Retreat. *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.

Hearts & Horses: Finding Freedom Through the Herd | 9am – 11am

Horses have an incredible ability to teach us about ourselves. Unlike people, horses don't judge, pretend, or hide behind a mask. They respond honestly to what we communicate through our body language, emotions, confidence, and connection. During this immersive experience, you'll discover how the lessons of the herd can help you better understand your own nervous system, build resilience, and overcome fear. No horse experience is necessary—only a willingness to be curious, participate, and be present. *A Fest Admission ticket IS required to purchase any add-on clinics/local experiences.

Introduction to Leave No Trace Principles | 9am - noon

This is an introduction to Leave No Trace principles and the actions we can collectively take to protect our planet. In this workshop we will go over helpful information of minimum impact practices to apply when spending time outdoors. Workshop will be held in town. * FREE to Fest Admission ticket holders, but you must sign-up for the add-on ticket as space is limited! Meet at Emery County Rec Center for this clinic,

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!  *A Fest Admission ticket IS required to purchase any add-on clinics/local experiences.

Pulley Problems - Understanding, Preventing, and Rehabbing Pulley Related Injuries | 10am – 11:30am

The dreaded climbing pulley injury. You may have had one or you almost certainly know someone who has dealt with one. As climbers, pulley injuries are some of the most common climbing ailments. In this clinic, Dr. Jen Yarin, PT, DPT will break down pulley injuries and discuss best practices for injury prevention and rehab. You'll leave with practical tools to help manage training and climbing loads, recognize early warning signs of injury, and prepare your pulleys for the demands of climbing. *A Fest Admission ticket IS required to purchase any add-on clinics/local experiences. Space is limited so be sure to buy your ticket ahead of time!

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!

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 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.

Drinks & Music | 3pm

Let’s get the afternoon started with good vibes at Emery County Rec Center. Refreshments available for Fest ticket holders.

FREE Movement Session: Recover, Restore & Reset  | 3 pm - 4 pm Details TBC

After a full day of climbing, give your body the attention it deserves. Join Lily from Axis Movement for this session that combines mobility, stretching, breathwork, and gentle strength work to help release tension, improve recovery, and restore range of motion.

Expect a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where you'll learn simple practices you can take home to stay healthy, move better, and keep climbing for years to come. All experience levels are welcome.

Free for Fest ticket holders. Meet at the lawn at the Emery County Rec Center. Bring a yoga mat or towel, if you have one.

Local Experience - A Taste of Home: Bakin' Bread | 3 - 4 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!

*Fest Admission ticket required to purchase Add-on clinics/local experiences.

Food Trucks | 3 – 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.

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!

Post Party Rodeo / 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. We here some special friends of the Fest may be wrangled into teaching you some of the latest line dancin’ steps, if y’all ask them real nice.

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 3

Late Swag Pick-up | 8am – 12pm

Late pick up available at the Castle Dale Visitors Center.

Breathwork with Michelle Rasmussen | 8 – 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.

Kodiak Pancake Breakfast | 8 – 9:30am

Free breakfast for ticketed attendees ONLY! We’ll be whipping up Kodiak Cakes pancakes to kick off the weekend events! Stop by the Emery County Rec Center and follow the crowd (or your nose) to find the end of the line! Gluten and dairy free options available.

Shoe Demo | 8 – 10am

Free climbing shoe demos!! 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 Average Joes Intro to Bouldering with Salt Lake Area Queer Climbers | 8:30am – 1pm

Meet at the Emery County Rec Center Join the Salt Lake Area Queer Climbers for a queer-centered intro to bouldering and movement! Bring your crash pads, your shoes, and your stoke! The clinic will run from 9 am to 1 pm (meet at 8:30am at Emery County Rec Center and the group will carpool to the boulders). Space is limited so sign-up soon! Free to Fest ticket holders.

FREE Climbing Performance Warm-Up | 9 – 10am TBC

Get your body ready before you pull onto the rock. This guided movement session from Lily at Axis Movement is designed specifically for climbers, combining mobility, activation, balance, and movement drills to help you move more efficiently and feel stronger throughout the day.

We'll focus on shoulders, hips, core engagement, and coordination to improve climbing performance while reducing stiffness and unnecessary fatigue. Suitable for all levels.

Free for Fest ticket holders. 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.

Find a Climbing Partner Meet-up | 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!

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 | 2:30 - 3:30 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 Clinic Base Camp.

*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 – 7pm

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 – 6:30pm

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. 

Fuel the Send: Nutrition for Bouldering Performance | 3:30 - 4:30pm

Want to climb stronger, stay energized, and recover faster? Join Jacie Huntington, Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and JVCC Staff Member, to learn practical, science-backed nutrition strategies for fueling, hydration, and recovery that will help you perform your best on the boulders.

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! You don’t want to miss this!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

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!