The annual event at the Historic Ashland Armory focuses on inspiring viewers to environmental activism
By Haleigh Martin
KS Wild and Rogue Riverkeeper are proud to announce the 2026 Wild & Scenic Film Festival hosted from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Historic Ashland Armory.
The annual festival is an opportunity to gather with fellow community members in solidarity of all the things that we love most about Southern Oregon and the surrounding region. From our tall and rugged mountain ridges to our towering ancient forests, all the way to our rushing wild and scenic rivers, this part of the nation is something special — something to be celebrated and something to be protected. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is a place to do just that.
Engaging the inner activist
For the last 24 years, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival has acted as a cornerstone for members of the conservation and outdoor community to commune over their shared love of the wild. The festival is designed to inspire and engage your inner activist, to remind you that you hold power to create change and be a critical part of creating the world you wish to see.
This year, amid political turmoil and rapidly changing news, many of us are feeling the need to connect with like-minded friends and neighbors to remind us that there is good in the world. This year’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival aims to be just that. It’s a place where you can come as you are and be inspired to share your voice for the voiceless. The animals, plants and wild spaces need you.
The films for this year’s festival touch on themes such as navigating obstacles and building hope. Learn about Indigenous relationships to nature and fire as a natural part of our ecosystem. Find examples of resilience in wildlife. See a full lineup of the films at siskiyoufilmfest.org/2026-films.
How to view the films
There are two ways to experience the 2026 Wild & Scenic Film Festival:
- At the Historic Ashland Armory, from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 14.
- Watch online from the comfort of your own home between March 14 and 20.
Tickets are on sale now. Please note this event is expected to sell out, so get your tickets while they’re still available! Ticket sales at siskiyoufilmfest.org/tickets.
Closed captioning is provided. All who purchase tickets to the Ashland Armory show will receive a link to watch the films virtually during the online viewing time frame as well.
In addition to the films, there will be an hour of mingling, food and beverages to enjoy. And there will be a raffle full of exciting local prizes to participate in from 5 to 6 p.m. before the show begins. Visit our website at siskiyoufilmfest.org for all the festival details.
We hope you decide to join us for this community event. We are looking forward to sharing stories of hope, resilience and empowerment with you.
We’d like to thank our community sponsors for their support of this event. Without their financial support, we would not be able to offer this essential community hub. Please visit our website to see the list of our sponsors, and learn how you can support the businesses who support us.
KS Wild Side appears every month and features a staff member from KS Wild, a regional conservation organization based in Ashland. Haleigh Martin works as the communications manager for KS Wild. For more information go to kswild.org.
