the 18th annual
flagship festival
Four days of premium adventure storytelling.
April 24-27, 2025 in Carbondale, CO.

Join us for our annual Flagship Festival in Carbondale, Colorado.

Featuring the best adventure films of the year, live music, guest speakers, industry workshops, and community gatherings.

Full film program announced on Tuesday, March 25.

Proudly presented by our friends at

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, April 24
Friday, April 25
Saturday, April 26
Sunday, April 27
5:00pm
Welcome Reception

Join us at the Carbondale Rec Center to celebrate the beginning of our 18th Annual Flagship Festival. Presented by New Belgium. Free and open to the public.

Carbondale Rec Center
Sold Out
11:00am
Family Film Program

Adventure is for everyone. A by-donation family film program for the young and young at heart. Presented by ValleyOrtho.

Carbondale Rec Center
Sold Out
8:00am
5 Point 5K

Get your sneakers on and join our filmmakers and special guests for the annual 5 Point 5K. Presented by Independence Run & Hike and ValleyOrtho.

Independence Run & Hike
Sold Out
8:00am
Free Yoga With Taylor Rees

Wake up your body and mind with an hour of gentle yet invigorating yoga with filmmaker and yoga teacher, Taylor Rees. All levels are welcome. Free and open to the public.

True Nature Healing Arts
Sold Out
10:30am
Changemakers Film Program

Our film program dedicated to those who inspire change in their communities and around the world.

Carbondale Rec Center
Sold Out
7:00pm
Thursday Night Film Program

Enjoy our signature adventure film programming complete with special guests and a legendary emcee.

Carbondale Rec Center
Sold Out
12:30pm
Ice Cream Social

Enjoy a free scoop with the kids after our Family Film Program. Come hang out on Carbondale Arts' Rosybelle bus to create your own 5 Point inspired art. Free and open to the public. Presented by Sundae Artisan Ice Cream and Garfield County.

Carbondale Rec Center
Sold Out
11:00am
Stories for a Changing Planet

How do we create captivating climate stories? How do we tell stories that both speak to the urgency of the situation while still inspiring hope and action? Join us for a conversation between filmmakers as they speak about their process. Free and open to the public while seats last (no reservations).

True Nature Healing Arts
Sold Out
1:00pm
Student Film Program

A free adventure film program for high school students in the Roaring Fork Valley. Presented by Colorado Mountain College

Carbondale Rec Center
Sold Out
1:00pm
Stepping Away with Jedidiah Jenkins

Hear from New York Times bestselling author Jedidiah Jenkins about stepping away from screens and into nature to nurture creativity. He’ll share insights from his time writing a new book in Marble, Colorado and the transformative power of unplugging. Free and open to the public while seats last (no reservations).

True Nature Healing Arts
Sold Out
10:00pm
Opening Night Party

Join us after the evening films at El Dorado for the Opening Night Party. Celebrate with live music, artisan drinks, and connect with fellow film lovers and creatives. Presented by El Dorado. Free and open to the public.

El Dorado
Sold Out
1:30pm
Backbone POV

Join industry leaders to discuss the issues at the forefront of adventure filmmaking. Free and open to the public while seats last (no reservations).

Bodegón
Sold Out
2:30pm
Saturday Feature Film Program

Feature film to be announced on Tuesday, March 25.

Carbondale Rec Center
Sold Out
4:30pm
Saturday Sopris Session

Join us at the NRS Community Lounge for live music by Sweet Jessup and the Dirty Buckets, an adventure obstacle course with 5 Point sponsors, and the chance to meet guest filmmakers. Enjoy delicious bites from Bumbu Asian Food Truck and El Sabor De Mexico. Free and open to the public.

Carbondale Rec Center
Sold Out
3:00pm
Friday Feature Film Program

Feature film to be announced on Tuesday, March 25. Free and open to the public while seats last (no reservations).

Crystal Theatre
Sold Out
7:00pm
Saturday Night Film Program

Enjoy our signature adventure film programming complete with special guests and a legendary emcee.

Carbondale Rec Center
Sold Out
4:30pm
Friday Sopris Session

Head to the NRS Community Lounge for a live DJ set by DJ Pinto, explore sponsor activations, sip on cocktails and mocktails, and grab bites from food trucks like Bumbu Asian and El Sabor De Mexico.

Carbondale Rec Center
Sold Out
7:00pm
Friday Night Film Program

Enjoy our signature adventure film programming complete with special guests and a legendary emcee.

Carbondale Rec Center
Sold Out
10:00pm
5 Point On The Town

On the Town is a choose-your-own-adventure evening downtown - no tickets needed. Festival guests can enjoy live music and drink specials at El Dorado, Bodegón, La Raza, and Mountain Heart Brewing.

Sold Out
10:00pm
Official Afterparty

Celebrate the films and filmmakers at our official Saturday afterparty featuring live music from The Charities. Presented by El Dorado.

Thunder River Theatre
Sold Out
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Friday Sopris Session
When:  
4:30pm, Friday, April 25
Where:  
Carbondale Rec Center

Join us at the NRS Community Lounge for a live DJ set by DJ Pinto, explore sponsor activations, sip on cocktails and mocktails, and grab bites from food trucks like Bumbu Asian and El Sabor De Mexico. Free and open to the public.

Sold Out
Stepping Away With Jedidiah Jenkins
When:  
1:00pm, Saturday, April 26
Where:  
True Nature Healing Arts

Hear from New York Times bestselling author Jedidiah Jenkins about stepping away from screens and into nature to nurture creativity. He’ll share insights from his time writing a new book in Marble, Colorado and the transformative power of unplugging. Free and open to the public while seats last (no reservations).

Sold Out
Stories For A Changing Planet
When:  
11:00am, Friday, April 25
Where:  
True Nature Healing Arts

How do we create captivating climate stories?  How do we tell stories that both speak to the urgency of the situation while still inspiring hope and action?  Join us for a conversation between storytellers as they speak about their process. Free and open to the public while seats last (no reservations).

Sold Out
Ice Cream Social
When:  
12:00pm, Sunday, April 27
Where:  
Carbondale Rec Center

Enjoy a free scoop with the kids after our Family Film Program Come hang out on Carbondale Arts' Rosybelle bus to create your own 5 Point inspired art. Presented by Sundae Artisan Ice Cream and Garfield County. Free and open to the public.

Sold Out
Saturday Sopris Session
When:  
4:30pm, Saturday, April 26
Where:  
Carbondale Rec Center

Head to the NRS Community Lounge for live music by Sweet Jessup and the Dirty Buckets, an adventure obstacle course with 5 Point sponsors, and the chance to meet guest filmmakers. Enjoy delicious bites from Bumbu Asian Food Truck and El Sabor De Mexico. Free and open to the public.

Sold Out
Welcome Reception
When:  
5:00pm, Thursday, April 24
Where:  
Carbondale Rec Center

Join us at the Carbondale Rec Center to celebrate the beginning of our 18th Annual Flagship Festival. Presented by New Belgium.

Sold Out
Official Afterparty
When:  
10:00pm, Saturday, April 26
Where:  
Thunder River Theatre Company

Celebrate the films and filmmakers at our official Saturday afterparty featuring live music by soul and funk band, The Charities.

Sold Out
Backbone POV
When:  
1.30pm, Friday, April 25
Where:  
Bodegón

Join industry leaders to discuss the issues at the forefront of adventure filmmaking. Free and open to the public while seats last (no reservations).

Sold Out
Free Yoga with Taylor Rees
When:  
8:00am, Friday, April 25
Where:  
True Nature

Wake up your body and mind with an hour of gentle yet invigorating yoga with filmmaker and yoga teacher, Taylor Rees. All levels are welcome. Free and open to the public while space lasts (no reservations).

Sold Out
5 Point 5K
When:  
8:00am, Saturday, April 26
Where:  
Independence Run & Hike

Get your sneakers on and join our filmmakers and special guests for the annual 5 Point 5K. Presented by Independence Run & Hike and ValleyOrtho.

Sold Out

VOLUNTEER We couldn’t make our festival happen without the help of our incredible volunteers.

If you would like to support 5 Point and spend time with a great group of people, consider signing up to volunteer before, during, or after the festival.