Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour

Confluence Park

6:30-10:00PM on Saturday, September 28, 2024

Support the River Foundation and join us for an evening of international environmental activism and love for nature through film!

Your attendance at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour will help support the River Foundation’s dedication to enhance the San Antonio River Basin through the creation and funding of parks, public art, educational initiatives, and recreational opportunities. 

Tickets for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival:

FREE for kids 12 and under

$20 General Admission includes raffle entry for a chance to win a FREE KAYAK!

$40 VIP includes exclusive bar access and a second raffle entry!

FREE Video-On-Demand after the event through October 2 (streaming instructions emailed Sunday, September 29)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

Bring your own chair and picnic under the BHP Pavilion for an evening of films focusing on waterways and stewardship. Attendees can visit a food vendor or pack their own food and drink. Along with the inspirational films, this night will feature a community partner market, art by Audrya Flores, live music by the Josh Glenn Experiment, and a poetry reading from Jacinto Cardona.  

Screening is scheduled to begin at ~7:45pm. 

EVENT SCHEDULE

  • 6:30-7:45PM Community Partner Market, art by Audrya Flores, and live music by the Josh Glenn Experiment
  • 6:30-9:00PM Food vendors open
  • ~7:45-8:30PM Film Screenings (part 1/2)
  • ~8:30-8:45PM Poetry Reading Intermission with Jacinto Cardona
  • ~8:45-9:30PM Film Screenings (part 2/2)
  • ~9:30PM Raffle Announcement
  • ~9:45PM Event ends

Come and be a part of this vibrant celebration, connect with fellow river lovers, and support the vital work of the San Antonio River Foundation. We look forward to seeing you there!

Note: This event is BYO chair and blanket. Arrive early to claim your spot! 

WHO WE ARE

The San Antonio River Foundation is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit partner of the San Antonio River Authority, established to provide amenities and enhancements along the San Antonio River and its tributaries not funded by public monies. The River Foundation invests in and manages public projects that provide opportunities for residents and tourists to enjoy the river’s natural beauty, immerse themselves in its history and become thoughtful stewards of its future.

WHAT WE DO

The River Foundation creates unprecedented opportunities to enjoy and learn more about our river through free public programming and educational field trips at Confluence Park, numerous recreational experiences along, and on, the river, and funding and installing exciting urban art projects by renowned regional, national, and international artists. The River Foundation helps the citizens of San Antonio and its visitors become more thoughtful stewards of the land and water resources of the San Antonio River Basin.

ABOUT THE WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL

SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival inspires environmental activism and a love for nature–through film. Wild & Scenic shares an urgent call to action, encouraging festival-goers to learn more about what they can do to save our threatened planet. W&S is the largest annual fundraiser for the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL). Locally, W&S raises funds and awareness to recover California’s wild salmon and protect the Yuba River watershed.

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Venue and Parking

Parking can be found at the Confluence Park,310 W. Mitchell Street. In addition to the park’s modest parking lot, parking can be found on King Roger St, McKay Ave, and Mitchell Street. Because this evening acknowledges the park’s low environmental footprint, we encourage you to consider biking,  carpooling, or using rideshare like Uber and Lyft.  

Sponsors

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. We offer multiple sponsorship levels, each with numerous benefits. For questions, please email info@sariverfound.org or call 210-224-2694. 

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San Antonio River Foundation

600 E Euclid Ave,
San Antonio, TX 78212

Contact Us

Tel: 210.224.2694
E-mail: info@sariverfound.org

Your Generosity Has Changed Your World

Since 2003, our Foundation has privately raised and reinvested over $43 million dollars in enhancing your San Antonio River experience. Our project partners —the San Antonio River Authority, Bexar County, the City of San Antonio, and the US Army Corps of Engineers — have invested over $789 million in river improvements for our community. Together, our investments have added over $3.6 billion in economic impact through adjacent private investment and development.