2026 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Check back regularly for updates – we’ll be adding more events as we get closer to ICF 2026!
Wednesday, July 8
The Houlihan Narratives Storytelling Event | 7 PM – 9 PM at the Lander Library.
Join us for an evening of live community storytelling with the theme of “Learning the Ropes.”
Thursday, July 9
Local Youth Climbing Clinic | 8 AM – 4 PM at Sinks Canyon State Park.
This free clinic is for Fremont County local youth who want to learn how to climb outdoors, and is made possible thanks to local community grants and Flowstate Backcountry guiding services.
A festival ticket is not required for this clinic!
Festival Registration | 9 AM – 8 PM at Wild Iris Mountain Sports.
Stop by to pick up your t-shirt and swag bag, drink wristbands, raffle ticket sales, and more!
Sign up for the pull-up comp, too!
Stewardship Project presented by Access Fund & Arc’teryx | 12 PM – 4PM at Wild Iris crags.
We care for our crags! Join us for a morning of stewardship work tidying up at the OK Corral crag. Tools will be provided. Please wear closed-toed shoes and long pants. Want to carpool from town? Meet at the Lions’ Shelter in City Park at 8:15 AM. Registration opening soon.
A festival ticket is not required to participate!
Rab x Wilding Happy Hour | 3 PM – 6 PM at Wild Iris Mountain Sports.
Kick off your fest weekend with some good vibes thanks to Rab, and some cold drinks thanks to Wilding Brands, featuring Howdy Beer!
Art Crawl presented by Central Bank & Trust | 4 PM – 8 PM along Main Street.
Stroll downtown Main Street and support over 50 artists and small businesses from near and far gathered to share and sell their work. Be sure to stop in for some free food & beer inside Central Bank & Trust!
VIP Happy Hour | 5 PM – 8 PM at the Coalter Loft above Lander Bar / Gannett Grill.
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Eagle Spirit Singers & Dancers | 7 PM – 8 PM at Centennial Park.
Don't miss this special performance from the Eagle Spirit Singers & Dancers! An incredible way to celebrate the opening of the festival and honor the rich cultural heritage of our local Tribal communities.
Opening Party presented by La Sportiva | 8 PM – 11 PM on the Lander Bar / Gannett Grill Patio.
The festival is officially underway! Join us for the kickoff party of the year: welcomes, announcements, live music, a pull-up comp, and a whole lot of fun.
Pull-Up Comp presented by Elemental Performance + Fitness | 8:30 PM
Think you've got what it takes? Step up to the bar and show us what you’ve got!
Sign up at registration; limited slots, first come first served; adult and youth categories.
Climber Trivia presented by Weigh My Rack | 9 PM
BLURB HERE
Live music from the Poudre Valley Playboys | until 11 PM
Friday, July 10
Festival Registration | 7 AM – 6 PM at WyoClimbers Booth in City Park.
Stop by to pick up your t-shirt and swag bag, drink wristbands, raffle ticket sales, and more!
Breakfast Burritos presented by Climbers for Christ | 7 AM – 9 AM in City Park.
Fuel up for a full day with a hot cup of coffee and delicious breakfast burrito! Bring your own mug and plate if possible.
Free for ticketed attendees only.
Demo Gear Checkout | 7 AM – 8 AM at City Park.
Stop by these brands’ booths to checkout shoes, stick clips, and more for the day!
Arc’teryx
Butora
Edelrid / Red Chili
La Sportiva
Metolius
Ocun
Scarpa
Access & Advocacy Crag Walk | 8 AM – 9 PM at Wild Iris climbing area.
BLURB Invitation only; meet at Wild Iris main parking area.
Local Artisan Clinics | 8 AM – 2 PM at various in-town locations.
Experience more than just the world-class climbing that Lander has to offer by trying your hand at another skill or two, like roasting coffee, rodeo roping, and more! More details coming soon!
A festival ticket is required to register for all clinics.
Climbing Clinics | 8 AM – 4 PM departing from City Park.
Meet at the Wind River Climbing Guides tent. All clinics depart at 8:15 AM by shuttle or carpool, and return to City Park by 12 PM for half-day clinics and 4 PM for full-day clinics.
A festival ticket is required to register for all clinics.
Trade Fair | 10 AM – 6 PM at City Park.
Your favorite big brands and small businesses alike are here to demo gear, talk shop, and hang out. Explore booths from sponsors, artists, nonprofit organizations, and more, plus climber games and contests!
Climbers & Raptors Talk presented by US Forest Service and Wyoming Dept. of Game & Fish | 11 AM – 12 PM at USFS/WY F&G booth.
Hear from biologists from the Wyoming Game & Fish and US Forest Service about local raptor diversity and what climbers can do to protect nesting raptors.
Climber Games | 2 PM – 5 PM hosted by WyoClimbers.
Spots are limited, sign up at the WyoClimbers booth anytime before 1:30 PM.
A festival ticket is required to participate in Climber Games.
Crate Stacking | 2 PM
Table Bouldering | 3 PM
Crash Pad Sumo Wrestling | 4 PM
Mechanical Bull presented by Householder Properties | 2 PM – 5 PM
Volleyball Tournament presented by Teton Therapy | 3 PM – 5 PM
Dyno Comp Qualifying | 3 PM – 5 PM
Stop by the Escape Dyno Wall to give your two best jumps and see if you make the cut! Competitors will be announced at 5 PM. A festival ticket is required to participate in the Sick Dyno Comp.
Food Truck Food Court | 4 PM – 8 PM at City Park.
Grab a bite to eat from one of our awesome local food vendors!
Access & Advocacy Panel presented by Mike Kusiek of Wyoming Pathways | 6 PM – 7 PM on the City Park Stage.
Hear from local climbers turned business owners on how climbing shapes our economy and our community, and why protecting access is a cause worth rallying around, whether you climb or not.
Sick Dyno Comp presented by Escape Climbing | 7 PM – 8 PM at City Park.
How high can you go? There’s only one way to find out! Escape Climbing is once again bringing the hype in their Sick Dyno Comp! Stop by between 3 PM – 5 PM to qualify!
A festival ticket is required to compete.
Film Festival presented by Grand Altitude FCU | 8 PM – 10 PM on the City Park Stage.
A selection of films from our sponsors and the greater climbing community has us on the edge of our seats, aka camp chairs, as we enjoy a summer movie night under the stars.
Live Music | 8 PM – 11 PM on the Lander Bar / Gannett Grill Patio.
Enjoy an evening of live music from the Poudre Valley Playboys!
Late Night Rave presented by Endless Climbing | 10 PM – 2 AM at Lincoln Street Bakery.
Dance the night away to techno and melodic house beats from DJs Derv and Jonathan Siegrist!
Saturday, July 11
Festival Registration | 7 AM – 11 AM at WyoClimbers Booth in City Park.
Stop by to pick up your t-shirt and swag bag, drink wristbands, raffle ticket sales, and more!
Breakfast presented by Lander Coffee Co. & Bake Shop | 7 AM – 9 AM at City Park.
Bring your own reusable mug, plate, and utensils if possible.
Free for ticketed attendees only. First come, first served.
Demo Gear Checkout | 7 AM – 8 AM at City Park.
Stop by these brands’ booths to checkout shoes, stick clips, and more for the day!
Arc’teryx
Butora
Edelrid / Red Chili
La Sportiva
Metolius
Ocun
Scarpa
Group Ride presented by Lander Cycling Club | 8 AM – 10 AM at CWC Alpine Science Institute.
Brought your bike? Take a morning spin with the Lander Cycling Club before the day heats up! Helmets required.
A festival ticket is not required to participate.
Local Artisan Clinics | 8 AM – 2 PM at various in-town locations.
Experience more than just the world-class climbing that Lander has to offer by trying your hand at another skill or two, like roasting coffee, rodeo roping, and more! More details coming soon.
A festival ticket is required to register for all clinics.
Climbing Clinics | 8 AM – 4 PM departing from City Park.
Meet at the WyoClimbers tent. All clinics depart at 8:15 AM by shuttle or carpool, and return to City Park by 2 PM for half-day clinics and 4 PM for full-day clinics.
A festival ticket is required to register for all clinics.
Limestone Rodeo presented by Fremont Toyota | 8 AM – 4 PM at Wild Iris crags.
This is the annual climbing comp you do not want to miss! Pair up with your BBF (best belayer forever) to test your finger strength, endurance, and creativity in this costumed sport climbing comp that starts off with a bang! More details coming soon.
Shuttle from City Park departs at 8:15 AM. If you carpool, meet at Wild Iris main parking at 8:45 AM.
Free for ticketed attendees only. Non-ticket holders may register for a fee.
Trade Fair | 2 PM – 7 PM at City Park.
Day two of the Trade Fair! Check out sponsor booths, artists, nonprofit organizations, and more, plus climber games and contests!
Food Truck Food Court | 4 PM – 8 PM at City Park.
Grab a bite to eat from one of our awesome local food vendors!
WyoClimbers BBQ | 5 PM – 7 PM at City Park.
Our Board of Directors are grillin’ up some good grub, so come ready to chow down and chill out! Bring your reusable mug, plate, and utensils if possible.
Free for ticketed attendees only.
Happy Hour presented by Black Diamond | 5 PM – 7 PM at City Park.
Join Connor Herson and the Black Diamond crew for a drink! More details coming soon.
Silent Auction presented by WyoClimbers | 6 PM – 8 PM at City Park.
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Keynote Speaker Presentation | 7 PM – 8:30 PM on the City Park Stage.
Join us for an inspiring evening with keynote speakers Jordan Cannon and Mark Hudon as they share stories of their time on the Salathé and beyond!
Free and open to the public to attend!
Raffle & Limestone Rodeo Awards Ceremony | 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM on the City Park Stage.
You won’t want to miss this year’s raffle. It is stacked with amazing prizes from your favorite climbing brands and businesses. Plus, it’s podium time for the Limestone Rodeo winners!
Closing Party | 9:30 PM – 11 PM on the Lander Bar / Gannett Grill Patio.
Close out the festival in style with live music, dancing, and the people who made this weekend unforgettable.
Live music from the Poudre Valley Playboys | until 11 PM
Late Night Rave with DJs Ben Sears, Quinn Cerovski, & Katie Tenboer | 9PM – close upstairs in the Coalter Loft.
Sunday, July 12
Breakfast | 7 AM – 9 AM at City Park.
Grab-n-go breakfast; first come first served. Bring your own reusable mug, plate, and utensils if possible.
Free for ticketed attendees only.
Tribal Youth & Families Climbing Clinic presented by CWC | 8 AM – 4 PM at Sinks Canyon State Park.
Join us for a free climbing day for local Tribal members, descendants, and their families ages 5 and up! Transportation provided. Meet at the Lions’ Shelter in Lander City Park at 8 AM.
A festival ticket is not required to participate in this clinic!
In Town Stewardship Project | 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM at various locations.
Let’s show Lander how grateful we are for hosting ICF by tackling a couple of in-town projects!
Stewardship Projects presented by Access Fund & Arc’teryx | 12 PM – 4 PM
We care for our crags and our community! Join us for stewardship work, whether you’ve got a couple of hours or all day. Registration opening soon.
A festival ticket is not required to participate!
