STILLPOINT FESTIVAL
September 17-19, 2026 • Kimberley, BC
Art • Nature • Community
TICKET SALES BEGIN JULY 31 (TIME TBD)
Summit Screening • Festival Schedule • Raffles
Sponsorship • Volunteer • FAQ’s
It all started with a bold idea and a chance.
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook won a special opportunity to host a one-of-a-kind Summit Screening during the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour’s 50th anniversary. As planning got underway, we realized the mountaintop venue had a limited capacity. Instead of creating an experience for just a few people, we asked ourselves:
“How can we turn this into something bigger for the whole community?”
The Stillpoint Festival was born to gather, celebrate summer, connect through stories, and imagine what’s possible—together.
Three Days • Multiple Sites • One Shared Experience
We believe meaningful experiences should be accessible.
Stillpoint includes a range of ticket options, from free and low-cost community events to premium mountaintop experiences, creating different ways for people to take part. A number of Summit Screening tickets will be made available through community raffles.
By growing beyond a single screening and inviting more collaborators into the festival, we create more value for participants, more opportunities for partners, and stronger support for Wildsight’s environmental work!
THE FLAGSHIP EVENT – SATURDAY NIGHT
Banff World Tour Summit Screening
The Summit Screening is a limited-ticket mountaintop cinema experience unlike any other. Ascend the North Star chair as the mountains glow and take your seats in the alpine environment of the Kimberley Alpine Resort.
- 50th Anniversary Banff World Tour film screening
- Live music and Summit lounge experience
- Food, gathering spaces, and immersive atmosphere
- Outdoor alpine theatre installation
Elevate your Summit Screening experience
The Peak Experience is an intimate mountaintop gathering before the Summit Screening. See the Kootenay Haus transformed by tapas-style dining, live music, and unforgettable moments in extraordinary places.
Taking part in this premium mountain experience is a meaningful way to support Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook’s education, conservation, and regeneration initiatives.
Conference Centre Screening
A simultaneous screening will take place in the Conference Centre. Some tickets sold in advance. In the case of good weather, last-minute tickets will be made available!
THE FESTIVAL LINEUP
THURSDAY
5 – 7 PM: Expanded Farmers’ Market, Centre 64 outdoor stage
- Elevated Apple Press Demo & tasting
- Activities with Cirque Aurora and other guest performers
- Live music, roaming performances & beer garden
7 PM: Evening Multimedia Performance & Storytelling (Ticket)
FRIDAY
5 – 8 PM: Block Party, Deer Park Ave & Centre 64 outdoor stage
- Food trucks and beer garden
- Street performances, including aerial performances
- Live music
8 PM: Evening Kimberley Film Celebration (Ticket)
- Youth Film Challenge Winners Premiere Screening
- Local films showcase, such as Embers, by Trixie Pacis
SATURDAY – Kimberley Alpine Resort & Conference Centre
Kimberley Alpine Resort Plaza & Conference Centre
- AM: Nature Connect – Group Outdoor & Wellness Activities (TBC)
- Morning/Early afternoon: Film Industry Panel & Workshop – Industry & Public (TBC)
- 3 – 6:30 PM:
- Pre-Screening Plaza Party, music, food, beer garden
- KORE ReHub Repair Trailer
- Outdoor Second Gear Market
- Conference Centre Sponsor/Partner Exposition & Silent Auction
- 4:30 – 6:30: Peak Experience: tapas-style dining and live entertainment at Kootenay Haus (Ticket)
- 6:30 – 9:30: FLAGSHIP: Banff Film Fest World Tour 50th Anniversary Screenings (Ticket)
- 9:30 PM: Post-Screening Party at the Stemwinder (Ticket)
More information & ticket information is coming soon!
Please note: that some dates, times, and programming details may change as the festival continues to evolve. We’re still developing new experiences and adding exciting things along the way!
Raffles
Help support Wildsight Kimberley-Cranbrook while giving yourself the chance to win some incredible local experiences!
This summer, we’ll be launching several exciting raffle campaigns as part of our Stillpoint Festival fundraising efforts. Every ticket purchased helps support Wildsight’s environmental education, conservation initiatives, and the free and low-cost community programming that makes Stillpoint accessible to everyone.
Community Summit Raffle
Your chance to experience our flagship Summit Screening with over 20 tickets available! This raffle will feature three separate draws throughout the summer, with prizes including Peak Experience passes and Summit Screening ticket packages. We expect public tickets to sell out, so this may be your only chance to get tickets to our Flagship event!
50/50 Raffle
Take home half the jackpot while supporting Wildsight! One lucky winner will receive 50% of the total pot, with the draw taking place during the Stillpoint Festival.
Golf Getaway Raffle
Escape for a Kootenay golf adventure! Win a premium package featuring accommodation, golf, and Stillpoint experiences, with additional golf-themed prize packages also up for grabs.
Festival Weekend Raffle
Join us during the Stillpoint Festival for our Festival Weekend Raffle! Throughout the weekend, you’ll have the chance to win a variety of exciting prizes, including a very special prize celebrating the 51st anniversary of the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, along with experiences and contributions from local and regional businesses.
Launch dates, ticket pricing, prize details, and draw dates coming soon!
Stay tuned by checking back here, following @stillpointfest on Instagram, or subscribing to our newsletter so you don’t miss your chance to participate.
Thank you for helping us build a vibrant festival while supporting Wildsight’s work throughout our community.
Sponsorship and collaboration opportunities
Sponsorship Package • Detailed Tiers
We’re looking for businesses and individuals who would like to contribute through financial support, prize donations, or donated services.
If you’d like to learn more about this unique opportunity to support the community, make a meaningful impact, and gain visibility, please reach out to Sparta Humphreys at kimcranfundraise@wildsight.ca.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer opportunities will be available both in the lead-up to the festival and during the festival itself.
Before the festival, we’ll be looking for help with fundraising and building awareness in the community — connecting with the public, local businesses, and partner organizations.
During the festival, we’ll need support with production (setup and takedown), ticketing, base and summit attendants, and helping welcome and guide guests.
As a thank you, volunteers will receive access to select ticketed festival events. The summit screening will only be accessible to the limited volunteer roles required onsite and, due to expected demand, those positions will be assigned by lottery.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Check out our FAQ’s page and reach out if you have more questions.
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook focuses on initiatives that support environmental conservation, education, and regeneration. We aim to inspire positive relationships with the environment, we protect biodiversity and encourage sustainable communities. Our relationship with the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour spans more than 3 decades and is our most significant fundraiser.