Sponsored by Dahl Subaru
October 8-12, 2025 | La Crosse, WI
Join us for five unforgettable days of community, connection, and outdoor adventure at the LaCrosseAF – Adventure Festival! This year’s festival features powerful films, storytelling under the stars, inspiring women adventurers, trail cleanups, and opportunities to support our community. Whether you're here for a night or the whole week, we've got a ticket for your adventure in La Crosse.
Wednesday, October 8: Wild Women Wednesday at Pump House Regional Arts Center
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Celebrate women in adventure with a special “Wild Women Wednesday” event.
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Tentative film screening: Women in the Wind
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Hosted by The Pump House – a cozy and creative venue in downtown La Crosse.
Thursday, October 9: FireFly Storytelling at Mt. La Crosse
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A winter-themed evening under the stars.
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Under a full moon on the gorgeous patio at the base of the ski hill, enjoy tales from four incredible storytellers, a 45 minute selection of winter themed films, hot beverages, and snowy vibes.
Friday, October 10: LaCrosseAF - Film Festival Night #1 at Rivoli Theater
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A cinematic journey with a longform documentary, celebrating mountain biking culture and the human spirit.
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Support a local youth who is working to build a brand new pump track in La Crescent.
Saturday, October 11: LaCrosseAF - Film Festival Night #2 at Rivoli Theater
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An evening of jury selected short adventure films (from 3 minutes to 25 minutes)! These are the best of the best and can only be seen at the LaCrosseAF. Previous submitted films have gone on to be selected at the Banff Mountain Film Festival and the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. See them here first in La Crosse!
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Live audience voting for your favorite films. You select the winners!
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Filmmakers invited to attend for a Q&A and post-show mingling!
Weekend Community Events – Community Impact + Trail Clean-up
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Leave No Trace certification sessions (limited space – sign up required!)
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Trail clean-up event to give back to our local outdoor spaces.
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Art in the Wild
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Tails and Trails at ORA's Trail Farm
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Yoga in the park!
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Ropes course and rockling at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
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SO many local organizations supported all weekend long:
– WisCorps
– Mississippi Valley Conservancy
– School District of La Crosse
– Local youth outdoor organizations
– Humane Society
– ORA Trails
– La Crescent Pump Track Project highlight!
TICKET PRICING: LIMITED AVAILABILITY
-Full Festival Pass: Early Bird $40, Regular Pricing $50
-Weekend Pass (Fri-Sat): Early Bird $24, Regular Pricing $30
-Package of 4 Full Festival Passes: Early Bird $120, Regular Pricing $160
-Package of 4 Weekend Passes: Early Bird $80, Regular Pricing $100
Secure your Early Bird tickets now – they go fast!
Dahl Subaru Sponsorship Donations
With the gracious support of Dahl Subaru, we are able to give back to our partners and community missions:
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Love the Earth Donation – Support trail cleanup & sustainability
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Love to Care Donation – Fund community wellness & access initiatives
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Love of Learning Donation – Empower youth through outdoor education
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Love of Pets Donation – Support the Humane Society's outreach & adoption programs
Let’s Adventure, Together
LaCrosseAF is more than a film festival – it's a community celebration of our wild spaces, passionate storytellers, and the many ways we connect with nature and each other. Reserve your passes today and be a part of something meaningful here in La Crosse!