Schedule

In Town Volunteer Project | 2 – 4pm

A big part of the Joe’s Valley Fest is giving back to both the climbing and local communities. This year we’re adding an extra in town option outside of Stewardship Sunday. Join us to help paint the buildings at Orangeville City Park!

Gummy Bear Challenge | 4 – 5pm

Do you like science and sugar? Come make a mousetrap catapult that launches your gummy bear the farthest or see how many of the yummy treats you can hold with the tin foil boat you build. And learn about what’s going on at the Utah San Rafael State Energy Lab while you’re at it. Fun for all ages! And you might even score some extra gummy bears to take home or out to the rocks!

BLM Booth | 5 – 8pm 

Much of the Joe’s Valley bouldering takes place on public land, making partnerships with land management agencies incredibly important. We are excited to have the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) joining us to answer questions and take comments about planning, projects and access. Joe’s Valley Coalition board members will be on hand, as well.

Adidas TERREX Trail Run | 5 – 7pm 

Kick up some dust on a scenic 3K Trail Run along the creek in Orangeville and a chance to win TERREX prizes! Join us at Orangeville City Park to demo some adidas TERREX shoes starting at 5pm. The Trail Run will start at 6pm. Option to check-out demos through Saturday and grab a map of our favorite trails in Joe’s!

Orangeville Olympics | 5 – 9pm

Come out to the Orangeville City Park to compete, spectate, or just have some fun at this new addition to the Fest! There will be Cornhole, Pickleball, Horseshoes and other games. Grab food from local vendors and listen to music from Desert Sage. Or how about some crafts and coloring projects with the kiddos? Bring the whole family and check it out!

Cornhole Tournament | 6 – 9pm  

Sign up and join in the fun at the Orangeville City Park by the Community Center. Free entry, prizes awarded!

Pickleball Tournament | 6 – 9pm  

Sign up and join in the fun at the Orangeville City Park by the courts. Free entry, prizes awarded!

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 Orangeville City Park for $5 per person. *Free ticket in every swag bag! (NOTE: Thursday Ghost Tours will leave from Orangeville. Friday and Saturday Ghost Tours will leave from Castle Dale.)

Night Bouldering Meet-Up Man Size | 9pm – Midnight  

Meet at the Castle Dale Visitors 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. If you are driving directly to Man Size, 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!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4

Registration / Swag Pick-up | 8am – 8pm

Buy/pick up your festival tickets and swag at the Castle Dale Visitors Center. 

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 Emery County Rec Center  to carpool to the in town destination. *Additional ticket required.

Yin Yoga | 9 – 10am
Enjoy this relaxing morning yoga session with local yogi, Valyn Hess Peacock, at Grit Fitness in Orangeville, UT. *Registration 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 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.

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 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.

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. 

Local Artisan Clinic - Makin' Beef Jerky | 3 – 4pm

Learn how to make beef jerky from the local experts then take a giant bag of it on the road with you! This 1-hour long clinic will be at Ungerman Meats Huntington, UT. *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! 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.

Mechanical Bull | 3 – 6pm

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. 

Food Trucks | 3 – 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.  ​

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! Join the steer riding class to get first dibs on sign-ups for the Rodeo Games. And get a souvenir photo with Geronimo the Bull!     

Rodeo Games Sign-ups | 5:30pm

Sign up for steer riding and hide racing on the lawn outside the Castle Dale Rodeo Grounds (by the Mechanical Bull). First dibs on steer riding sign-ups will be given to those that take the steer riding class (Rodeo Classes starting at 4:30pm as noted above). The rest are first come, first served starting at 5:30pm. Must be over 18 years of age. Make sure to wear your closed toed shoes and pants. These are required. Safety vest/jacket and helmet are also required but will be provided. Let’s go!!!

Rodeo Games | 6:30 – 9pm

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. For our 10th year, we've brought in some pros to show us how it's really done. Don't miss the bareback and saddle bronc horse riders as well as some real bucking bulls!

​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! (NOTE: Thursday Ghost Tours will leave from Orangeville. Friday and Saturday Ghost Tours will leave from Castle Dale.)

Bonfire and S'mores | 8:30 – 10pm

Enjoy a sweet treat and make some new friends around the fire. Meet at the Emery County Rec Center lawn.

Night Bouldering Meet-Up New Joe’s | 9pm – Midnight

Meet at the Castle Dale Visitors Center to 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!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

Late Swag Pick-up | 8am – 12pm

Late pick up available at the Castle Dale Visitors Center. 

FREE Breathwork | 8am – 8:45am

Open yourself up to your intuition, creativity and connection to others in this free Breathwork session led by local Michelle Rasmussen. Please bring a yoga mat or towel, if you have one, for this session in the park next to the Castle Dale Visitors Center. *Registration required.

Shoe Demo | 8am – 10am

Free climbing shoe demos! Get here early to try some climbing shoes on and take them out to the boulders for the morning sessions. At the Emery County Rec Center. 

Climbing Clinics | 9am – 1pm

Meet at the Emery County Rec Center to learn from the pros about everything from shorty beta to technique tips to how to capture it best on camera. Space is limited so buy your tickets early! Bring your crash pad if you have one but we’ll have you covered, if not. If needed, get shoes ahead of time at the Shoe Demo!  *Additional ticket required.

FREE Intro to Bouldering Class | 10am – 1pm

Whether you are brand new to bouldering, want to transition from gym to crag, or just want to get better acquainted with outdoor climbing ethics, join this free class hosted by Abbey Smith & Olivia Hsu. Meet at the Emery County Rec Center to carpool out to the boulders. *Registration required.

Bouldering Meet-up | 10am – 1pm

Join Color the Wasatch, Cruxing in Color, Fat Senders, Ladies Climbing Coalition, and SLAQC as they team up for a meet-up. Meet at the Emery County Rec Center to carpool out to the boulders.

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!

Bus Tour Bouldering Viewing | 11am – 12pm

Want to see what all the fuss is about but don’t want to venture out onto the dirt? Hop on a shuttle bus at the Emery County Rec Center for a guided tour of the canyons. Holler howdy as we go by at those crazy folks hanging off the rocks! First come, first served!

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

Recharge from climbing before the evening activities with this in the park yoga session from world class instructor Olivia Hsu at the Orangeville City Park. *Registration required.

Food Trucks | 2 – 8pm

Enjoy some amazing food from our local connoisseurs including Big Mountain Lodge. 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.  ​ 

Trade Fair | 2 – 6pm

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.

JVF Block Party | 4 – 6pm

Enjoy some cold beverages, live music, FREE shaved ice, and general hanging out 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. 

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

Come to the Emery County Rec Center Pavilion for our HUGE drawing of amazing products from our sponsors! One free 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! (NOTE: Thursday tours will leave from Orangeville. Friday and Saturday tours will leave from Castle Dale.

Joe-down! | 9 – 10pm 

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.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6

Coffee & Donuts | 8 – 9am

Brought to you by Food Ranch and Cup of Joe’s. 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. And 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 pick up trash 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!  

Thank you for being a part of the 10th Annual Joe’s Valley Fest!

We’re a women-founded 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports the Fest, Youth Programs, and Stewardship (Joe’s Valley Coalition).

 We are very grateful for the leadership of our Board of Directors: Adriana Chimaras, Vikki Glinskii and Danny Van Wagoner! Thanks to our founders Adriana, Vikki, and Amanda Leonard for bringing the Fest into existence a decade ago and making our organization what it is today!

We also have a small crew that works year-round to make the Fest a reality. This is a passion project for all involved and we couldn’t do it without their help. Thank you to Elaine Elliott, Christina Pilo Gargle, Julie Janus, John Alex Vespa, Kaylee Van Wagoner and Nancy Zheng!

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Fudgy heck yeah!