Bouldering Festival not just for boulder enthusiasts

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On November 27-28, climbers of all levels from around the country are invited to join the people of Orangeville and Castle Dale to celebrate the sport of climbing and the Utah towns that support our adoration for their sandstone boulders.
As the popularity of climbing continues to grow, it is vital to craft a culture that focuses on positive relationships with the land we recreate on, education on stewardship, and creating a sense of ownership that inspires us to take care of our boulders.
The festival will bring together bouldering, history, and community to highlight what makes Joe’s Valley such a special destination for climbers. We hope to see you down in the valley for a weekend of clinics, film screenings, community events, and more.
Joe’s Valley Fest is one of the first events of its kind on the west coast-it’s an outdoor bouldering festival that celebrates the climbing and community surrounding Joe’s Valley.
In addition to bringing climbers together to share our passion for this bouldering destination, it also provides a platform for the community to address access issues and continue developing a positive relationship with locals.
Schedule of events: Thursday, Nov 26: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Registration and check in at the Rec Center. 8 p.m., Thanksgiving bonfire and potluck.
Friday, Nov. 27: Breakfast by Garden Cafe at 8 a.m. at the Rec Center. Registration and Check-In at 10 a.m. at Debbie’s Unique Gifts in Castle Dale. Yoga in the Park at 11 a.m. at the Orangeville City Park lead by Hannah Pierce. VanLife Clinic at 3 p.m. at the Orangeville Food Ranch’s Spartan Den. Presented by The RV Project and The Morning Fresh. Cowboy Games at 4:30 p.m. at the Blue Sage Indoor Arena. The cowboy games will feature everything from chicken chases to hide races and everyone is invited to participate. Movie screening at 6:30 p.m. at Orangeville City Park’s old firehouse. Opening Party at 8:30 p.m. at the Rec Center pavilion with live music and food. Haywire will perform.
Saturday, Nov. 28: Coffee, donuts and breakfast pizza at 8 a.m. at the Rec Center pavilion. Climbing meet ups at 9 am. at the Rec Center lawns, meet up for group climbing sessions. They include Advanced Bouldering with Steven Jeffery, Women’s Bouldering, Beginner’s Climbing and Family Climbing sessions. Trade fair and games at 2 p.m. at the Rec Center.
There will be vendor booths, climber games, food stands, prizes and giveaways. Legends and Lore of Joe’s Valley at 6:30 p.m. at the Castle Dale Museum of San Rafael. A tale of Castle Country and its development into the climbing area it is today. Presented by Steven Jeffery and Rich Horsley. Bonfire Jam Session at 8:30 p.m. Join us as local Will Smith sets us off for a jam session.
There is no set schedule for Sunday, just a day of climbing.