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The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour's first stop is right here in Eau Claire, Wisconsin!

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Since 2013 the Student Office of Sustainability has partnered with the Ruffed Grouse Society to host the film festival. In recent years, other partners including Clearwater Trout Unlimited, Chippewa Valley Pheasants Forever, and the Landmark Conservancy have teamed up to bring the stunning films to the Pablo Center at the Confluence. Join over 1,000 other community members in this wintertime celebration of the great outdoors!

The Banff poster shows a mountain silhouette against a stary sky

Travel to the most remote corners of the world, dive into daring expeditions, and celebrate some of the most remarkable outdoor achievements face to face with other adventurers. From an exploration of remote landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenaline - fuelled action sports, films in this year's World Tour are sure to captivate and amaze the explorer within you. Be moved. Be inspired. Join people of every age who engage in the outdoors in every way here in the Chippewa Valley.

Mark Your Calendars
Save the Date for the 2026 and 2027 BANF Festival:

-December 7-8, 2026

-December 6-7, 2027

2026 Primary Sponsors

A huge thank you to our 2026 Primary Sponsors!

An image with the 2026 Banff Sponsors including Leinenkiugels.

Sponsor the Banff Mountain Film Festival 

Our audience is committed to the outdoors. Are you? Sponsor the film festival and connect with over 1,100 people in the Chippewa Valley. Be part of the Chippewa Valley's largest conservation event.

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Sustainability Efforts at UW-Eau Claire

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101 Roosevelt Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
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