Schedule
2026 SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
Registration / Swag Pick-up | 12 – 8pm
Check-in to pick up your T shirt and swag bag 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.
Community Volunteer Project | 3 – 5pm
What better way to start things off than a little giving back? Orangeville recently got hit with some major flash flooding. Come join us at Orangeville City Park for some clean-up and repair. Bring some work gloves, if you have them. Otherwise, we’ll get you setup and provide all the tools.
Orangeville Hometown Hangout | 5 – 9pm
Recover from that travel or head over from the house for a fun hang in the park. A great way to connect with your friends coming into town or start making some new ones. Or just check out the games, Ruben’s BBQ Food Truck, and live music at Orangeville City Park! Play some cornhole, pickleball, and other yard games. Relax with some yoga or get spooked by some scary stories. How about some coloring projects and fishin’ (in the wading pool) with the kiddos? Bring the whole family and check it out!
Vinyasa Flow with Kayla | 6 – 7pm
Join Kayla to move, breathe, and flow in this all-levels Vinyasa class at Orangeville City Park. We’ll connect breath with movement, build strength and confidence, and explore each pose with intention, without taking ourselves too seriously (maybe there will be an animal sound or two). Whether you’re climbing afterward or simply looking to reset, you’ll leave feeling grounded, energized, and ready to crush your next boulder problem. Free to everyone.
Fireside Ghost Stories with Neal Peacock | 8 – 9pm
Ready to get a little spooked and learn a little local lore while you’re at it? Come join our favorite local story teller, Neal Peacock, as he shares some of the lesser known history of Emery County. Meet around the campfire at Orangeville City Park.
Night Bouldering Meet-Up Man Size | 9pm – Midnight
Meet at the Orangeville City Park to take the shuttle bus or caravan 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 2
Registration / Swag Pick-up | 8am – 8pm
Check-in to pick up your T shirt and swag bag at the Castle Dale Visitors Center.
Kodiak Breakfast | 8am - 9:30am
Free breakfast for ticketed attendees ONLY! Come by the Rec Center Concession Stand for some Kodiak granola and oatmeal to get your Friday morning started right! Gluten and dairy free options available. FREE COFFEE from the Food Ranch!
Shoe Demo | 8am – 10am
Free climbing shoe demos with Scarpa, OCUN, Mad Rock, La Sportiva, Black Diamond, 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 lawn.
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 Clinic Base Camp to carpool up to Swell Retreat. *Additional ticket required: purchase here.
Morning Yin Yoga | 9am – 10am
Enjoy this relaxing morning yoga session with local yogi, Valyn Hess Peacock at the Clinic Base Camp lawn. This session is free for all Fest ticket holders, 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. *Additional ticket required: purchase here. Meet at Swell Retreat (allow 10-15 minutes travel time from town).
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, hosted by K of Brown Girls Climb, 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 here for the add-on ticket as space is limited! Meet at Clinic Base Camp for this educational and inspiring session,
Climbing Clinics | 9am – 2pm
Meet at the Clinic Base Camp to learn from La Sportiva athlete Chris Schulte and Mountain Hardwear athletes Genevive Walker and Caleb Robinson. Space is limited so buy your tickets early. 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 starting at 8am! *Additional ticket required: purchase here.
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. *Additional ticket required: purchase here. Space is limited so be sure to buy your ticket ahead of time! Meet at Clinic Base Camp.
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. *Additional ticket required: purchase here.
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. *Additional ticket required: purchase here.
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. *Additional ticket required: purchase here.
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. *Additional ticket required: purchase here.
Music & Mingling | 3pm - 6:30pm
Let’s get the afternoon started with good vibes at Emery County Rec Center. Head back into town to grab some food, listen to tunes, and get ready for rodeo games!
Movement Session: Recover, Restore & Reset | 3 pm - 4 pm
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. Meet at the Rec Center Concession Stand. *Additional ticket required: purchase here.
Food Trucks | 3 – 8pm
Enjoy some amazing food from our local food connoisseurs, including Ruben’s BBQ, Angel’s Cravings, Navajo Taco Truck and more! At the Emery County Rec Center. Your food voucher from your swag bag is 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. *Additional ticket required: purchase here.
Bein’ A Pioneer | 4 – 6pm
Check out what life used to be like in these parts with demos - like butter churning and honey candy making - of some ol’ fashioned living! See the wilder side of pioneer life with some primitive fire starting, ax throwing and black powder rifle demos. Stop on by on the lawn outside the Emery County Rec Center, near the visitor center where you registered.
Rodeo Games Sign-ups | 4pm SHARP!
Sign up for steer riding and hide racing on the lawn next to the Pavilion, next to the JVCC booth. 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 – 8:30pm
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 lawn next to the Pavilion, to your left as you’re exiting the rodeo. We hear 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 take the shuttle or 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 check in and T-shirt/swag bag 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. Meet at the Clinic Base Camp to check in. Session will be help inside the Rec Center building. *Additional ticket required: purchase here.
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! Come by the Rec Center Concession Stand and we’ll fix you up. Gluten and dairy free options available. FREE COFFEE from the Food Ranch!
Shoe Demo | 8 – 10am
Free climbing shoe demos from Scarpa, OCUN, Mad Rock, La Sportiva, Black Diamond, 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 Average Joes Intro to Bouldering with Salt Lake Area Queer Climbers | 8:30am – 1pm
Join the Salt Lake Area Queer Climbers for a queer-centered (allies welcome!) intro to bouldering and movement! Bring your crash pads, your shoes (or pick up from the shoe demos), and your stoke! The clinic will run from 9 am to 1 pm (meet at 8:30am at Clinic Base Camp and the group will carpool to the boulders). Free to Fest ticket holders but be sure to sign up here ahead of time to save your spot!
Climbing Performance Warm-Up Movement Session | 9 – 10am
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 Clinic Base Camp and bring a yoga mat or towel, if you have one.
Climbing Clinics | 9am – 2pm
Meet at the Clinic Base Camp for some amazing clinics with Mountain Hardwear athletes Kyra Condie and Nina Arthaud and Sebastian Bailey from Etude Training and Coaching. Space is limited so buy your tickets early! 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! *Additional ticket required: purchase here.
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 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. *Additional ticket required: purchase here.
Food Trucks | 2 - 8pm
Enjoy some amazing food from our local connoisseurs including Ruben’s BBQ, Angel’s Cravings, Navajo Taco Truck and more 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.
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 - like butter churning and honey candy making - of some ol’ fashioned living! See the wilder side of pioneer life with some primitive fire starting, ax throwing and black powder rifle demos. Stop on by on the lawn outside the Emery County Rec Center, near the visitor center where you registered.
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. Free to all Fest ticket holders and no sign-up required. Meet at the Clinic Base Camp. Bring a yoga mat (or something comfortable to move on), if you have one. All levels welcome!
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. No ticket or sign up required - open to all. Meet at the Clinic Base Camp.
JVF Block Party | 4 – 6pm
Get yourself some complementary cold beverages with your Fest admission ticket 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.
Athlete Poster Signing | 4 – 5pm
Swing by the Trade Fair to get a poster signed from your favorite athletes at the Pavilion.
First Ascent Philosophy | 5 - 6pm
Legendary first ascensionist Chris Schulte and climber-writer Brian Laidlaw will read (short!) excerpts of their writings and chat about the meaning of putting up new routes as a creative and expressive act. Join them at the Pavilion to gain insights into this interesting (often unsung) aspect of our sport.
Climber Games | 4:30 – 6:30pm
Put those unique climber skills to the test with table bouldering, crate stacking, crash pad crashing and challenges from the Adaptive Climber Group! All at the Emery County Rec Center lawn, near the visitor center where you checked in!
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 with your admission ticket and buy more at the Castle Dale Visitors Center (or the JVCC Booth during the Trade Fair) to improve your chances! Open to all. You don’t have to be a climber to love your new YETI cooler or custom Organic duffle bag!
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
Meet at Food Ranch parking lot to get your free caffeine and sugar fix, courtesy of our friends at Food Ranch, with the Joe’s Valley Coalition team. Find out what they’ve been working on the past year (like new parking & trails!) 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 clean up 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!
