Tickets and Passes

The South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) hosts the 18th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Jan. 16-20, 2020 — drawing top filmmakers, activists, social innovators and world adventurers to the historic downtowns of Grass Valley and Nevada City, California.

Over the course of five days and at 10 venues, more than 140 of the world’s premier environmental and adventure films will screen alongside activist workshops, panels, music, art exhibitions, and special guest and filmmaker appearances.

Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity to get inspired by people who are making a difference in your community and the world. Choose from a variety of passes, session tickets and special events. Tickets can be purchased conveniently online, at one of our headquarters locations during the festival or in advance at the SYRCL office in Nevada City.

In-Person Tickets

Purchase tickets and passes in-person during the festival:

HQ in Nevada City: Veterans Memorial Building – Lower Level, enter from the rear parking lot, 415 N. Pine Street, Nevada City |  Friday, Jan. 17 10am-9pm  |  Saturday, Jan. 18 8:30am-9pm  |  Sunday, Jan. 19 8:30am-4:30pm

HQ in Grass Valley: Gold Miners Inn, 121 Bank Street   |  Thursday, Jan. 16 4:30pm-6:30pm  |  Friday, Jan. 17 5pm-9pm  |  Saturday, Jan. 18 9am-9pm  |  Sunday, Jan. 19 9am-3pm

*Tickets for special film events (Thursday 3D Films, Saturday Morning Kids Films, Sunday Award Winners, and Monday “Locals” Night), will be available for purchase and pick up at the venue one hour before the beginning of the event; doors will open 30 minutes before the event).
*Ticket purchases and Will Call tickets for the Wild & Scenic Gala and the Late Night Dance Party will be possible at the door during the event.

Passes for the 2020 Film Festival

Watershed Pass: $500

Wild & Scenic Film Festival’s only ALL ACCESS PASS! This pass gains entry to every ticketed session and special event with reserved seating Thursday – Monday including:

  • Thursday night 3D films
  • Saturday Morning Kids Films
  • Saturday Night Gala
  • Saturday Late Night Dance Party [Age 21+]
  • Sunday Evening Award Winners
  • Monday Evening “Locals Night” Award Winners

Festival Passes

Weekend Passes (Fri-Sun):

  • Regular Pass: $125 (through 12/14) $150 (after 12/14)
  • Member Pass: $110 (SYRCL Members only*)
  • Festival Pass & SYRCL Friend of the Yuba Membership: $160
    • This festival pass includes a year membership to SYRCL
  • Youth Pass: $65 (17 and under)

Day Passes:

  • Saturday Pass: $85 [SOLD OUT] *Saturday session tickets still available!
  • Sunday Pass: $55 [SOLD OUT’] *Sunday session tickets still available!

Session Tickets

  • Friday Evening: $30
    • (Films beginning between 7pm and 8pm depending on venue)
  • Saturday Morning: $20
    • (Films beginning between 9:30am and 10:30am depending on venue)
  • Saturday Mid-Day: $20
    • (Films beginning between 12:30pm and 1:30pm depending on venue)
  • Saturday Afternoon: $20 [SOLD OUT]
    • (Films beginning between 3:30pm and 4:30pm depending on venue)
  • Saturday Evening: $30
    • (Films beginning between 7pm and 8pm depending on venue)
  • Sunday Morning: $20
    • (Films beginning between 9:30am and 10:30am depending on venue)
  • Sunday Mid-Day: $20
    • (Films beginning between 12:30pm and 1:30pm depending on venue)
  • Sunday Afternoon: $20
    • (Films beginning between 3:30pm and 4:30pm depending on venue)
  • Youth Session Ticket: $15 (17 and under; good for any regular film session) [SOLD OUT}

Special Events

  • Thursday 3D Films: $25
    • (Thursday, 7pm at Del Oro Theatre)
  • Saturday Morning Kids Films: $8 [SOLD OUT]
    • (Saturday, 9:30am at Del Oro Theatre)
  • Wild & Scenic Gala: $65
    • (Saturday, 9pm, at The Stone House)
  • Saturday Late Night Dance Party$15 advance / $20 door  [Age 21+]
    • Featuring DJ StepDaddy, DJ Sugartroll, and BBoy Supreme: (Saturday, 11pm, at The Stone House)
  • Sunday Award Winners in Nevada City: $30 – Tickets and Will Call for Sunday Award Winners in Nevada City will be available for pick up at Nevada Theatre Sunday night beginning at 6pm. Seating begins at 6:30pm, films begin at 7.
  • Sunday Award Winners in Grass Valley: $30 -Tickets and Will Call for Sunday Award Winners in Grass Valley will be open at Gold Miners Inn at 6:30pm. Seating begins at 7pm, films begin at 7:30pm.
  • Monday “Locals Night” in Nevada City: $20 –  Will Call Tickets for “Locals Night” in Nevada City will be available for pick up at Nevada Theatre Monday night beginning at 6pm. Seating begins at 6:30pm, films begin at 7.
  • Monday “Locals Night” in Grass Valley: $20 –  Tickets and Will Call for “Locals Night” in Grass Valley will be open at Del Oro Theatre beginning at 6:30pm. Seating begins at 7pm, films begin at 7:30pm.

Please note: no refunds or exchanges available for this event.

For ticket inquiries, email tickets@wildandscenicfilmfestival.org or call 530.265.5961 x228

*Did you know? SYRCL members receive discounts on festival passes! Not a member? Visit us to learn about the huge impact our members make in the Yuba River watershed and buy your membership to receive your pass discount.

Already a member? Look for your special discount code in your email.

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