Schedule
Thursday, october 5
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 there early to start enjoying your stay in the Joe’s Valley area. It’s a great time to use your free ticket to the Museum of the San Rafael in town.
adidas TERREX Trail Run & BBQ | 5 - 8pm
Come start the Fest with a welcome fun run through Orangeville! Demo adidas TERREX Soul Stride Flow starting at 5pm at Orangeville Welcome Park then join us at 6pm for about 2 miles along the Cottonwood Creek trail. Grab some BBQ after your run at the Gettin’ Our Smoke On food truck! (Option to check out shoes until Saturday. We’ll give you the beta on other local trails to give them the full test!)
Cornhole Tournament | 6 - 9pm
Sign up and join in the fun at the Emery County Rec Center. YETI Prizes, including coolers for 1st place!
Pick-up Volleyball | 6 - 8pm
Meet up at the sand court at the Emery County Rec Center lawn for some informal volleyball fun. Come solo or bring the whole crew. A great way to get to know your fellow Fest attendees!
Movie Night | 8:30 - 10pm
We partnered with Mountain Hardwear to bring an evening of climbing short films to get you psyched for the weekend ahead. The line-up includes Reel Rock’s United States of Joe’s, the global premiere of Three Peak Film’s The Angler Speed Record, plus the Mountain Hardwear films DSCVRY and SENDING, featuring Mountain Hardwear athletes Caleb Robinson and Ethan Pringle, respectively. Q&A after the films! Bring a crash pad, camp chair or blanket to enjoy movie night on the Emery County Rec Center lawn.
Black Diamond Night Bouldering Meet-Up | 9pm - 12am
Meet at the Emery County Rec Center to caravan or take the shuttle bus to the Man Size boulders. Come solo or bring your crew as we light up the night courtesy of Black Diamond. Thank you to Kyle Redberg of The Boulder Caddie for leading this session.
If you are driving directly to Man Size, please carpool as parking is limited.
Friday, October 6
Registration / Swag Pick-up | 8am - 8pm
Buy/pick up your festival tickets and swag at the Castle Dale Visitors Center.
Yin Yoga | 9 - 10am
Enjoy this morning yoga session with local yogi, Valyn Hess Peacock, at Grit Fitness in Orangeville, UT.
Local Experience - Fishin' Joe's with Joe and Jo | 11am - 2pm
Learn from local award-winning Fishermen Joe and Jo just how to catch those big fish out of Joe's Valley Reservoir. Hear their fascinating fish tales and get tips that every local would be jealous to know! Meet at the Emery County Rec Center lawn to carpool up to the reservoir. *Additional ticket required.
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 Paul Anderson at Braun Lapidary, Castle Dale's rock shop, then board the shuttle bus to the canyons to talk shop about rocks. *Additional ticket required.
Food Trucks | 12 - 8pm
Enjoy some amazing food from our local food connoisseurs, including Gettin' Our Smoke On's gourmet brisket and bbq'd food cooked with real wood! At the Emery County Rec Center. Your food vouchers from your swag bag are good at all Food Trucks as well as the local businesses listed on them.
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.
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 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. *Additional ticket required.
Local Artisan Clinic - Makin' Food Ranch Donuts | 2 - 3p
Come learn how to make the world famous Food Ranch donuts and take some home with you! From dough to fryer to decorations to an epic tasting session at the end, you’ll have a newfound appreciation for these tasty wonders! Meet at the Food Ranch. *Additional ticket required.
Local Artisan Clinic - Makin’ Your Own Kettle Corn | 3pm - 4pm
Come see how Sumthin’ Yummy makes Kettle Corn on a commercial scale as well as how you can make it at home. You’ll get to take some of this sweet treat home with you, too. Meet at the Emery County Rec Center. *Additional ticket required.
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! From dough to fryer to decorations to an epic tasting session at the end, you’ll have a newfound appreciation for these tasty wonders! Meet at the Food Ranch. *Additional ticket required.
Mechanical Bull | 3 - 6pm
In partnership with Mad Rock. Not quite ready for the real thing? Or just want a little practice before you join the Rodeo Games? Either way, get your yeehaw on the lawn outside the Castle Dale Rodeo Grounds.
Rodeo Classes | 4:30 - 6:30pm
At the Castle Dale Rodeo Grounds. You asked and we listened! Thanks to our past festival goers for their feedback and desire to learn how to use a lasso and get tips on how to ride a steer, we now have rodeo classes available. You can also ride a horse with friend of the Fest, Boe Taylor!
Rodeo Games Sign-ups | 5:30pm
Sign up for steer riding and hide racing at the west end of the Castle Dale Rodeo Grounds. Spots are limited and will be first-come, first-served. Must be over 18 years of age. Closed toed shoes and pants are required. Safety vest/jacket and helmet are also required and will be provided. Let’s go!!!
Rodeo Games | 6:30 - 9pm
At the Castle Dale Outdoor Arena. The games will feature everything from chicken chases to hide races. Don't forget the steer riding! Absolutely the highlight of the Fest.
Ghost Tours | 8pm, 9pm, 10pm
There is no better way to enter into fall time than with a hayride ghost tour! Local story teller, Neal Peacock, and team will fill you in on all the old gossip. Catch a ride at the Emery County Rec Center for $5 per person. *Free ticket in every swag bag!
Bonfire and S'mores | 8:30 - 10pm
Special thanks to support from Rocky Mountain Power. Enjoy a sweet treat and make some new friends around the fire. Meet at the Emery County Rec Center lawn.
Black Diamond Night Bouldering Meet-Up | 9pm - 12am
Meet at the Emery County Rec Center to caravan to the boulders at New Joe’s. Come solo or bring your crew as we light up the night courtesy of Black Diamond. Thank you to Kyle Redberg of The Boulder Caddie for leading this session.
If you are driving directly to New Joe’s, please carpool as parking is limited.
Saturday, October 7
Late Swag Pick-up | 8am - 12pm
Late pick up available at the Castle Dale Visitors Center.
Shoe Demo | 8 - 10am
Free climbing shoe demos from Scarpa, adidas TERREX /// Five Ten, La Sportiva, and Mad Rock! Get here early to try some climbing shoes on and take them out to the boulders for the morning sessions. There will also be adidas TERREX Soul Stride Flow trail running shoes available if you want to make quick tracks between the rocks! At the Emery County Rec Center.
Local Experience - Fishin' Joe's with Joe and Jo | 9am - 12pm
Learn from local award-winning Fishermen Joe and Jo just how to catch those big fish out of Joe's Valley Reservoir. Hear their fascinating fish tales and get tips that every local would be jealous to know! Meet at the Emery County Rec Center lawn to carpool up to the reservoir. *Additional ticket required.
Climbing Clinics | 9am - 1pm
Meet at the Emery County Rec Center. This year we have Abbey Smith & Olivia Hsu, Anna Laitinen, Dan Gajda, Ethan Pringle, Jesse Grupper, Jon Glassberg, Noah Keithley & SOHI studios. Space is limited so buy your tickets early! *Additional ticket required.
FREE Climbing Meet-Up | 10am - 1pm
Join the Fat Senders for a free climbing meet-up to make new friends or connect with old! Meet at the Emery County Rec Center.
FREE Intro to Bouldering Class | 10am - 1pm
Looking to take your first steps to climb outside or just new to bouldering in general? Our amazing climbing instructor (Fest co-founder and now Joe’s Valley local Adriana Chimaras) is here to help! Meet at the Emery County Rec Center. *Registration required.
Food Trucks | 12 - 8pm
Enjoy some amazing food from our local food connoisseurs including Gettin' Our Smoke On's gourmet brisket and bbq'd food cooked with real wood! At the Emery County Rec Center. Your food vouchers from your swag bag are good at all Food Trucks as well as the local businesses listed on them.
Meet the Movie Stars | 12 - 1pm
Join some of our favorite locals (and REEL Rock 14 stars from “United States of Joe's”) at the Right Fork Campground across from Man Size!
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.
Yoga with Olivia Hsu | 2 - 3pm
Enjoy this in-the-park yoga session with world class instructor Olivia Hsu at the Orangeville City Park.
Trade Fair | 2 - 6pm
At the Emery County Rec Center lawn is where it all happens! There will be sponsor booths, a block party, climber games, and giveaways!
JVF Block Party | 4 - 6pm
Enjoy a beverage, FREE shaved ice, and mingle with your new and old Fest friends at the Emery County Rec Center Pavilion. A great place to hang with your friends or make some new ones.
Climber Games | 4:30 - 6:30pm
Put those unique climber skills to the test (or just come watch the fun) with some wacky games like table bouldering, chalk pot pong, and crate stacking. Check out the salmon ladder and Ninja Line while you’re there, too. All at the Emery County Rec Center!
Drawing for Prizes! | 7 - 9pm
Don’t forget to come to the Emery County Rec Center Pavilion for our HUGE drawing of amazing products from our sponsors and donors! One free raffle ticket comes in your swag bag and buy more at the Castle Dale Visitors Center to improve your chances!
Ghost Tours | 8pm, 9pm, 10pm
There is no better way to enter into fall time than with a hayride ghost tour! Local story teller, Neal Peacock, and team will fill you in on all the old gossip. Catch a ride at the Emery County Rec Center for $5 per person. *Free ticket in every swag bag!
Bonfire | 9 - 10pm
Supported by our friends at The Sassy Olive. Hang out around the fire with new friends and old to make plans for your next trip to Joe’s as we wrap up this last night of the Fest at the Emery County Rec Center!
Sunday, October 8
Coffee & Donuts | 8am - 9am
Brought to you by Food Ranch. 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 what’s coming up to protect access, reduce erosion, and increase safety around your favorite problems.
Service Day | 9am - your choice!
Hosted by the Joe’s Valley Coalition, in partnership with Scarpa. Meet at the Food Ranch and pick your project. If you’re limited on time, join us for an hour or two picking up trash in Orangeville. If you have 2 to 4 hours to spare, we’ll be putting in a trail system for a NEW! bouldering zone out in Right Fork. Shuttle bus available to the Right Fork project.