faq

This festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee every November.

There will be a cycle of invitation-only tickets before being made available to the public on July 1st. Once the event is public, it is open to anyone for registration. We cannot guarantee the availability of tickets after the invitation-only registration concludes.

No. This festival centers and celebrates Black climbers. Allies are welcome to join in that celebration.

This festival is for those aged 18+ by the first day of the festival. Local Chattanooga youths may participate in select festival activities through our community partnerships.

Please email us at hello@firstoutdoor.co to learn more about partnership opportunities.

Please email firstoutdoorco@gmail.com to inquire about partnerships.

Pets are not allowed on festival grounds.If you have a service animal, please contact us so we can recommend best lodging options.

We strive to host an inclusive, accessible event that enables all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. Please visit our accessibility page to view all resources. To request an accommodation or for additional inquiries about accessibility, please email blkoutboulderfest@gmail.com.

You can cancel your registration for a full refund if the request is made within 48 hours of booking. We permit ticket transfers within 30 days of the festival.

- Most meals

- Lodging

- Workshops & Activities

- Goodie Bag

Our bunkhouses are a shared space featuring four sets of bunkbeds. There could be up to 8 individuals in a bunkhouse. The bunkhouses are heated and may be locked at night when all bunkmates are in the room. We have accessible bunkhouses so please indicate those needs when registering. You must bring your own bedding for the bunkhouse. We suggest a light sheet set or a lightweight sleeping bag + pillow.

We do not rent out crash pads but our team of volunteers will be setting up our pads at various areas of the crag for festival attendees to use.

If you want to rent your own crash pad, we recommend contacting our partners The Crash Pad.

This event is rain or shine. If it rains, we will NOT climb on wet sandstone. All festival attendees can use their festival wristband to get access to free climbing at High Point Chattanooga Downtown.