The Mountain Festival in Concrete, Washington, is a must-attend 3-day event that celebrates music, arts, film, and community. Set for April 25–27, 2025, the festival offers live performances, local vendors, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly activities throughout the weekend. Eventgoers can enjoy a wide variety of entertainment, all in the scenic surroundings of Concrete, WA. For a complete schedule of events, visit the Concrete Theatre’s website.  (https://concrete-theatre.com/the-mountain-festival)

The Mountain Festival Schedule

Friday, April 25

• Student Program: Special screenings and a photography presentation for Concrete Elementary students.
  
• Evening Film Screenings at Concrete Theatre:
  
  • 5:00 PM – Full Circle: Chronicles Trevor Kennison’s journey from a life-changing injury to becoming a professional skier.
    
  • 7:00 PM – Exposure: Follows a diverse team of women skiing across the Arctic sea ice to the North Pole.
    
  • Tickets: $12 for both films.
    

Saturday, April 26

• Morning Hike: Join the “Trek for Treasure” at Rockport State Park at 10:00 AM. Meet at the park’s parking lot. A Discover Pass is required.
  
• Afternoon Poetry Workshop: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Act One Art Gallery. Guest speaker Saul Weisberg will focus on crafting poetry inspired by mountain landscapes.
  
• Afternoon Presentations & Screenings at Concrete Theatre:
  
  • 2:00 PM – Outdoor Life: Join Stacy Asarian for snowboard films, photography, and stories of outdoor adventure. Stacy will also share how outdoor activities build community, including her work with Silo Park’s bike park.
    
  • 2:00 PM – Cone People: Join Trever Santora for a short film on the cone collection process, featuring locals from Darrington and Concrete.
    
• Evening Film Screenings: Curated documentaries from Mountainfilm on Tour, showcasing inspiring stories related to mountain culture and adventure. Enjoy a 90-minute program of stunning cinematography and storytelling.
  

Sunday, April 27

• Presentation:
  
  • 1:00 PM – Grand Canyon Adventure: Andrea Weiser shares photos and stories from her February trip exploring and camping in the Grand Canyon, rafting 280 miles.
    
  • 2:30 PM – Journey Down the Skagit: Thanks to Skagit Land Trust, the Skagit River is recovering, supporting salmon runs and vital heronries. Learn how protecting it ensures a resilient future for wildlife and people.
    
• Closing Film Screening:
  
  • 4:00 PM – 500 Days in the Wild: Chronicles Dianne Whelan’s 24,000-km journey across the Trans Canada Trail, including hiking, biking, paddling, and skiing. Alone but supported by strangers, she emerges wiser, hopeful, and eager to share her story.

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