RRGCC

A world of pure imagination awaits in the Red River Gorge...

Returning this year, the iconic scavenger hunt: GOLDEN CARABINER presented by !

It's as simple as:

1️⃣ Register for the hunt online or at the BD booth (link in bio! 🔗)
2️⃣ Meet at the BD booth at 8am on Saturday, 10/10 for your list of clues and to check in for the scavenger hunt
3️⃣ (Hopefully) You and your partner find a golden carabiner hidden on a route somewhere in the Red River Gorge 😉
4️⃣ Win sick Black Diamond Gear!

All registration donations will go directly to the RRGCC thanks to our friends at Black Diamond! 🤝

Thank you for bringing the party back this year!

Good luck & happy hunting! ✨

We’re really psyched about this one. 🔥

Mountain Hardwear came in BIG in their support of the RRGCC this year for Rocktoberfest 2026 & we can’t wait to share these pieces with you. 🫶

Limited run available starting Friday at RF 2026. 🪩 All proceeds go to protecting and expanding access to rock climbing in the Red River Gorge, Kentucky.

Thank you to our friends at Mountain Hardwear for making this come to life ✨

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This is your one stop-shop for 1️⃣ our new and returning featured events, 2️⃣ our final Rocktoberfest schedule, and 3️⃣ a map of the venue. Don’t miss out on the action for our biggest Rocktoberfest yet! ⚡

Rocktoberfest 2026 is ALMOST HERE! 🪩 Kickoff party starts this Wednesday at 5pm @ Miguel’s. 🍻🎟🎧🎤 We’ll see you there!

👉 FYI: pre-registration will close Wednesday evening. Miss your opportunity to buy tickets in advance? Not to fear – tickets will be sold at the door at the event!

🔗 Rocktoberfest tickets, Clinic & Meetup registration, & more info can be found at the link in our bio! 🔗

📷: Will Fenwick | Louisville, Kentucky & Mike Wilkinson

First time at Rocktoberfest? 🙋 We've got you. Join our Live Rocktoberst FAQ Session THIS Sunday @ 1pm!

We'll be hanging out answering any and all questions y'all have about Rocktoberfest. 🪩

Jump in for a few minutes, or shoot, hang out the whole time! We'll be there. Join from anywhere with the Google Meet link in our bio. 🔗

Not able to make it? Drop your RF questions here, or feel free to slide into those DMs. 😉💌

Who's looking for a little sip & shop? 🥃🛍 Tell your friends: we're just ONE WEEK OUT from the annual Maker's Mark Maker's Market !

We're thrilled to announce that will be returning with their special Rocktoberfest cocktail menu. Choose to pair your drink with some limited edition RF26 wh***ey glasses, or buy the whole bottle! 🍾 Maker's will be selling a small batch of their limited edition RF26 Maker's Mark bourbon bottles. 🥃 The best part? 100% of proceeds benefit the RRGCC! 🎉🥂

After you've got your cocktail in hand, we've brought together 11 local artisans & vendors to set up shop at Redpoint BBQ for the evening! Sip & shop the handcrafted work of local climbers and artists. 🎨

We'll see you there! 😉

🔗 You can find more info about the full week of Rocktoberfest at the link in our bio. 🔗

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Don't sleep on the official Rocktoberfest kickoff party @ Miguel's Pizza – just ONE WEEK AWAY! 🤯

The Struggle Climbing Show is returning this year to help us kick off Rocktoberfest 2026 in style 🎙 Join us for a chat with the OGs of the RRG – the people who have been here since before it was cool 😎 Think: campfire stories from the old days, minus the campfire and plus a raffle, b**r, short film & live music. ✨

🍻 To gear up for the evening, will be slinging their classic brews for a kick-off Happy Hour from 5-7pm, and afterward DJ IT BVRNS will be keeping the party going with live music. 🎧🔥

🎟 THANK YOU to our generous Wednesday night raffle supporters: , , , , , , , , &

✅ Reminder that admission is 100% FREE, hosted outside at the Miguel's pavilion!

Swipe to the end to get a peak at the full kickoff schedule for RF26 ✨ Peep the full Rocktoberfest schedule on our webpage at rrgcc.org/rocktoberfest. 🔗

We'll see you there 😉

🎙️ We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to tell you:

We’ll be making some exciting expansions and improvements to parking in the CFRP and PMRP this week to accommodate our growing visitor base! 🚜🪏🦺

Mountain Building Co. & Overland Properties @ RRG will be operating machinery down in the PMRP & CFRP this week in support of Rocktoberfest & the RRGCC 👏

🚨 If you see machinery operating at these lots, please give workers plenty of space and consider parking elsewhere for the day!

Thank you for understanding. Enjoy those crispy temps out there! 🍂🍁

We’re still looking for a few more folks to join the RF26 crew! 🪩

To sweeten the pot, you only have to work ONE of these shifts to get FREE admission for the entire weekend. We’re also offering exclusive raffles for Parking Volunteers & any SPI that signs up to assist at a Clinic with the Pros!

Full perks of volunteering include:

⚡️ Free volunteer t-shirt provided by
⚡️ Free volunteer swag bag! Think: mystery bag of exclusive RF merch along with goodies from our incredible sponsors 🛍
⚡️ Any volunteer who completes ONE Parking shift will get free admission for the weekend & be entered into a raffle to win sweet prizes from our sponsors.
⚡️ Any SPI who completes ONE Clinic Assist shift will get free admission for the weekend & be entered into a raffle to win sweet prizes from our sponsors.
⚡️ Flexible shifts! Choose to volunteer on Friday or Saturday.
⚡️ Good karma for the next 6 months (at least)

Tell your friends! No prior experience required. 😎

🔗 To sign up as a Parking Volunteer, sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rocktoberfest-2026-volunteers-tickets-1993640461287

📩 If you’re an SPI looking to sign up as a Clinic Assist, email [email protected]!

If you have any questions about volunteering, give Tara a shout at [email protected]!

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More clinics, more meetups, and some big names in climbing – Rocktoberfest 2026 is coming in HOT! 🔥

This year, we’re serving up more meetups, clinics, and stewardship opportunities than ever before – 14 more than last year to be exact (what’s gotten into us?! 🤯)

Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, there’s a clinic for everyone. As you can see, these spots don’t last too long – grab yours while you can! 🏃💨

Meetups are a great way to make connections and build community. All meetups are entirely free but require registration, claim your spot at the link in our bio! ✨

🔗 Learn more and grab your tickets here: https://rrgcc.networkforgood.com/events/104904-rocktoberfest-2026

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