WPFF 2026 Events
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Secret Screening at Deno’s
THURSDAY — SEPTEMBER 10 | DAY 1
3:30–5:00 PM — Secret Screening @ Deno’s
Kick off WPFF weekend with a special secret screening at Deno’s. The film stays under wraps until showtime, and best of all, entry is free. -
Private Party Peggy’s Cinema Cabin
THURSDAY — SEPTEMBER 10 | DAY 1
5:30–8:30 PM — Private Party @ Peggy’s Cinema Cabin
An intimate opening-night gathering at Peggy’s Cinema Cabin to officially welcome filmmakers, special guests, sponsors, and friends of the festival. Invite only. -
Morning Coffee at Grand County Roastery
FRIDAY — SEPTEMBER 11 | DAY 2
8:00–9:00 AM — Morning Coffee @ Grand County Roastery
Start your festival morning with coffee and conversation at Grand County Roastery. Grab a cup, meet fellow film lovers, and fuel up for a full day of WPFF. All welcome. -
Hike with Dreama Walton
FRIDAY — SEPTEMBER 11 | DAY 2
8:30–10:00 AM — Hike with Dreama Walton
Sponsored by TUNE, hit the trail with Dreama Walton for a morning hike before the films begin. All are welcome! Get outside, connect with fellow festival guests, and experience a little of what makes Winter Park so special. -
Film Screenings at The Foundry Cinema
FRIDAY — SEPTEMBER 11 | DAY 2
10:00 AM–8:00 PM — Film Screenings @ The Foundry Cinema
Friday brings 10 straight hours of independent film to the big screen at The Foundry. Catch shorts, documentaries, features, and incredible stories from filmmakers near and far throughout the day. Please arrive early for your screening to allow time for check-in, seating, and to make sure you don’t miss a minute of the action.
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Festival Party at Fraser Valley Distilling
FRIDAY — SEPTEMBER 11 | DAY 2
8:00–10:00 PM — Festival Party @ Fraser Valley Distilling
After the final screening, head to Fraser Valley Distilling for drinks, food, and a chance to hang with filmmakers and festival guests. A food truck will be on-site to keep the party fueled. All are welcome. -
Late Night Golf at Birdie Lounge
FRIDAY — SEPTEMBER 11 | DAY 2
10:00 PM–12:00 AM — Late Night Golf @ Birdie Lounge
Not ready to call it a night? Neither are we. Keep Friday going with late-night golf, drinks, and festival hangs at Birdie Lounge. -
Morning Coffee at Grand County Roastery
SATURDAY — SEPTEMBER 12 | DAY 3
8:00–9:00 AM — Morning Coffee @ Grand County Roastery
Day 3 starts back at Grand County Roastery. Grab some coffee, meet up with friends, and get ready for the biggest day of the festival. -
Morning Run with Parks
SATURDAY — SEPTEMBER 12 | DAY 3
8:30–9:00 AM — Morning Run with Parks
Start Saturday moving with WPFF Assistant Festival Director Parks Thomson. Join Parks for a quick morning run and some fresh mountain air before another full day of films. All are welcome! -
Film Screenings at The Foundry Cinema
9:00 AM–8:30 PM — Film Screenings @ The Foundry Cinema | DAY 3
Saturday is our biggest screening day with 11.5 hours of films and festival programming at The Foundry. Come for one screening block or settle in for the entire day. Please arrive early for your screening to allow time for check-in and seating.
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Keynote Speaker: Josh Berman
2:00–3:30 PM — Keynote Speaker: Josh Berman | DAY 3
Join filmmaker and Level 1 Productions founder Josh Berman for one of the signature events of WPFF 2026. Josh will share stories, scenes, and behind-the-scenes insight from a career spent pushing action-sports filmmaking forward. -
Pepe Osaka’s | Live Band
8:30–10:30 PM — Pepe Osaka’s | Food & Live Band | DAY 3
After the biggest day of WPFF, it’s time to turn up the volume. Join us at Pepe Osaka’s for food, live music, drinks, and a Saturday night celebration with filmmakers, friends, and the WPFF community. FREE EVENT -
Morning Coffee at Grand County Roastery
SUNDAY — SEPTEMBER 13 | DAY 4
8:00–9:00 AM — Morning Coffee @ Grand County Roastery
Start the final day of WPFF with one more morning together at Grand County Roastery. Grab a coffee, catch up with new friends, and get ready for our final screenings and the Sunspot Awards. -
Morning Walk with Peggy
SUNDAY — SEPTEMBER 13 | DAY 4
9:00–10:30 AM — Morning Walk with Peggy
Slow things down Sunday morning with a walk led by Peggy. Get outside, connect with festival guests, and enjoy the valley before the final screenings begin. All are welcome! -
Film Screenings at The Foundry Cinema
SUNDAY — SEPTEMBER 13 | DAY 4
10:30 AM–3:30 PM — Film Screenings @ The Foundry Cinema
The final five hours of WPFF screenings take over The Foundry on Sunday. It’s your last chance to catch this year’s official selections on the big screen before we head up the mountain for the awards. Please arrive early for your screening to allow time for check-in and seating. -
WPFF Awards Ceremony at Sunspot Mountain Lodge
SUNDAY — SEPTEMBER 13 | DAY 4
5:00–8:00 PM — WPFF Awards Ceremony @ Sunspot Mountain Lodge
We’re closing out WPFF 2026 at the top of the mountain. Join us at Sunspot Mountain Lodge as we celebrate this year’s filmmakers, announce the award winners, and wrap up four unforgettable days of film, community, and adventure. This is a donation-based event, and all are welcome to attend!