Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns for seventh year to benefit Kelowna's Elevation Outdoors

Elevation Outdoors is hosting the 7th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival with an in-person screening at Metro Hub on Feb. 20 and six-day online viewing from Feb. 20–26; the event is a fundraiser for the charity's youth programs.

Kelowna charity Elevation Outdoors is presenting the 7th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival this month. The event is described as one of the largest environmental film festivals in North America. It serves as a fundraiser for Elevation Outdoors youth programs. Tickets are on sale for a hybrid format that includes an in-person screening at Metro Hub in Kelowna's Cultural District and online access. Event details: - The in-person screening of nine environmental and outdoor films is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Feb. 20 at Metro Hub. - An online six-day viewing option runs from Feb. 20 to Feb. 26. - A pre-film reception at the live event will include vendor booths and a concession offering craft beer from Railside Brewery, cider from Wards Cider, wine from The View Winery, and classic movie theatre popcorn. - A silent auction runs from 9 a.m. on Feb. 13 to 8:45 p.m. on Feb. 20, with auction items also on display at the live screening. - The festival is sponsored by Eising Construction Solutions and proceeds support the charity's youth programs. Summary: The festival brings environmental films and community supporters together while raising funds for Elevation Outdoors' youth initiatives. Attendance options include the in-person Feb. 20 screening or online viewing Feb. 20–26, and the silent auction is open the week prior to the live event. Undetermined at this time.