Join us on August 15 for the 2026 Wild & Scenic Film Festival from Nevada City—“A Film Festival by Activists for Activists.”

The festival features the Wild & Scenic Film Festival’s Best of the Fest 2026 touring program, celebrating outdoor culture and inspiring deeper connections to the natural world through film and environmental storytelling. This year’s selection includes the Vermont-made award-winning film Best Day Ever directed by Ben Knight, recipient of the festival’s 2026 “Mobilize” Award.

Building on the success of last summer’s festival, which welcomed more than 150 attendees per screening, this year’s event highlights the momentum of local trail initiatives and the arrival of Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports in Rochester. Celebrating the growing movement for inclusive outdoor access, the event brings together organizations including Ridgeline Outdoor Collective, VT Huts & Trails, VMBA, and Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports to foster community connection, environmental stewardship, and expanded access to Vermont’s outdoor spaces.

Screenings begin at 3:00 PM at the Valley Hub and will be followed by a community Q&A on adaptive recreation, trail access, and the future of inclusive outdoor experiences in Vermont.

After the screenings, guests are invited to gather at BigTown Vermont for the “Spirit of the Dough” wood-fired pizza dinner at 6:00 PM behind the bike shop.

Community partners will host tents throughout the evening, offering opportunities to connect, share current projects, and celebrate the growing network of organizations working to expand access to Vermont’s outdoor spaces.

A raffle will close the evening with the drawing at 8pm - tickets $10.

TICKETS on Eventive June 1

Tickets per adult: $35 - 3 PM / 6 Films 2 hr screening—6 PM / $40 Spirit of the Dough pizza party

Kids under 12: Film free / $20 Spirit of the Dough pizza party

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