Blk Out Fest 2023

Blk Out Fest is a bouldering festival produced by First Outdoor Company in partnership with Lookout Mountain Conservancy focused on celebrating and cultivating Black excellence in climbing. Held on the ancestral and stolen lands of the ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi) Indigenous Tribes in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this festival features a networking welcome party & mixer, games and activities, wellness & bouldering workshops and a fellowship dinner celebrating Black creatives, athletes and entrepreneurs.

Festival Ticket includes:

• Group Bunk Lodging
• Access to festival activities (games, activities & workshops)
• Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday
• Dinner on Saturday 
• Gift Bag
• 1 Raffle Ticket

Important Note: You will be required to sign a video/image release & event waiver upon entering the festival grounds. Must be 18+ to attend. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

Attendees can expect a safe and educational space for new climbers who are inspired by experienced Black climbers. There will be intentional community discussions, wellness workshops, Black-owned business vendors, films & guest speakers centering the Black climber experience.

SCHEDULE

Please visit the SCHEDULE page of the website to view the festival schedule. More details will be added and all registered participants will receive a digital program via email.

LODGING DETAILS

To protect the privacy of the festival guests, the exact address to the park will be sent via email. All lodging is shared with 8 beds per lodge. Guest MUST bring their own sheets/sleeping bag and pillow. For questions regarding lodging, please CONTACT US. Lodging access codes and address details will be sent via email to all registered participants.

MEALS

As part of our committment to climate action, all meals provided by the Blk Out Fest will be plant-based. Attendees are allowed to bring their own food, snacks & beverages to store inside of the assembly hall or a personal cooler. Access to grill, kitchen, dishes/utensila and refridgerator is provided. Access to non plant-based vendors available but not included in registration.

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

There is free parking but we strongly encourage carpooling. Please use the CONNECT page on the website to find buddies to ride with. We have limited group transportation options that provide transportation to and from the Chattanooga airport, to the crag (climbing area) or gym (if rained out) as well as special transportation to/from Stone Fort for night bouldering with the Memphis Rox festival. 

FESTIVAL TEE

All tickets include a free festival tee ONLY for tickets purchased before October 20th. Size availability is subject to change but available sizes range from XS to 4XL. 

ANIMALS

Due to the shared nature of the lodging facilities, we ask that you do not bring your pets. Services animals are welcome but please indicate in the registration notes.

ACCESSIBILITY

Please review our ACCESSIBILITY page for all information. Special requests and complete information is available on our website.

PAYMENT ASSISTANCE & PAYMENT PLANS

There are opportunities to receive financial assistance for festival ticket and travel. Please click HERE if you want to donate support or request financial support or a custom payment plan. If you would like to donate directly to our PayPal, click HERE.

REFUND POLICY

There are no refunds! If you are no longer able to attend, you can transfer your ticket to another individual or sell it in our Blk Out Fest group.

RAINOUT

This event is rain or shine.  *schedule subject to change to accommodate rainouts. 

First Outdoor Company is a Black and woman-owned outdoor adventure, education & creative services business designed to create safe, educational and sustainable climbing experiences.