About Rox Fest
November 7–9, 2025 | Stone Fort (LRC), Chattanooga, TN
Hosted by Memphis Rox Climbing + Community
The 3rd Annual Rox Fest is a three-day celebration of climbing, creativity, and connection. Join us at Stone Fort (LRC) for a weekend of outdoor bouldering, inspiring Rox Talks with athletes and artists, hands-on workshops, live music, food, and community.
Whether you’re projecting your first outdoor climb or connecting with crushers, creatives, and industry leaders, Rox Fest brings folks together through movement and shared experience.
This year’s connections includes Intro to Bouldering, Adaptive Climber Connect, Intermediate Meetup, Healing Circle with Men at Work Healing, Gear Mending with Phil Henderson, and the Sunday Fun Run — plus Vendor Village, Flash Tattoos , Live Art, Lawn Games and Night Climbing + DJ Set under the stars.
Each evening, Rox Talks take the stage with rad conversations and storytelling sessions with athletes, artists, and community leaders shaping the future of outdoor community and culture.
This event is rain or shine. Since we are a non-profit and this is a fundraiser we will not be issuing refunds.
Your Ticket Includes
- On-site camping (17th fairway; no fires)
- Three days of bouldering at Stone Fort, including rare access to the Fairway Boulders
- All meals included. Please bring a reusable plate, utensils, and cup to help reduce waste
- Rox Talks featuring athletes, creatives, and change-makers
- DJ saturday set
- Daily meetups and workshops covering climbing skills, adaptive climbing, foraging, the fun run, and more
- Vendor Village: flash tattoos, demos, crash pad rentals, and gear from fest sponsors
- Limited-edition Rox Fest t-shirt
Rox Talks + Guest Speakers
In the spirit of storytelling and community, we proudly present Rox Talks — 10-minute insights from athletes, artists, and leaders working within and beyond the climbing world.
2025 featured speakers + guests include: Nina Williams, Nathaniel Coleman, Matt Segal, Phil Henderson, Kai Lightner, BlackMajesTEA (Nadia), Jason Traylor, Jacob Bach, Landers Gaydosh, Kareemah Batts, Ben Mayforth, and more coming soon.
What to Bring
Tent · Sleeping bag · Headlamp · Warm clothes · Plate/Bowl · Utensils · Cup · Climbing shoes · Crash pad (don’t stress if you don’t have one) · Water bottle · Stoke
Need gear? Let us know — we’ll do our best to help!
Policies + Accessibility
Pet Policy:
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this event. Under both
the ADA and Tennessee state law, people with disabilities are allowed
to bring their service animals into all public places.
Code of Conduct:
Rox Fest is a space for all. Kindness, compassion, and curiosity
are required. Inappropriate or intolerant behavior will not be tolerated.
Accessibility:
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Paved path from check-in to camping
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Accessible portable restroom on-site
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Climbing zones are on natural terrain (no paved trails)
Please let us know how we can support your experience. For more info on adaptive meetups or terrain specifics, reach out to jon@memphisrox.com
Food Allergies:
Let us know ASAP if you have any food allergies — we’ll do our
best to accommodate.
Scholarships:
We’re committed to access for all. If cost is a barrier, email
jon@memphisrox.com to apply for a scholarship.
When + Where
Rox Fest 2025 will be held November 7–9,
2025 at the rad Stone Fort / LRC:
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9104 Brow Lake Rd., Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379
Check-in: Friday, Nov. 7 @ 2:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, Nov. 9 @ 2:00 PM
About Memphis Rox
Opened in March 2018, Memphis Rox Climbing + Community is a pay-what-you-can climbing gym in Soulsville, South Memphis - a community in Memphis that has been historically underserved. Our mission is to empower youth and their support structures by providing a safe and inclusive space for recreation, exercise, outdoor adventures, job opportunities, job training, and essential resources.
We offer a remarkable 32,000 square feet of indoor climbing, a 5,000 square-foot fitness area as well as fitness & yoga classes, a youth climbing team, and a juice bar serving affordable and healthy meals. Our campus also houses a low-cost sundry store, a counseling center, an educational food garden, and a free after-school program.
Sponsors
Big shout out to our Title Sponsor The North Face for helping make this happen! We also want to thank all of our sponsors for your amazing support: Adaptive Climbing Group, Alling Foundation, Asana Climbing, Black Diamond, Camp USA, Chattanooga Whiskey, DreamCapture Designs, Endless Climbing, Flashed, Friction Labs, Full Circle Everest, Ground Up Sales, Kodiak Cakes, LaSportiva, Movement Climbing + Fitness, Organic Climbing, Protect Our Winters, Red Bull, Scarpa, Rhino Skin Solutions, Smartwool, Stone Fort, Tension Climbing, West Fraser Inc., Wilkinson Visual, and Yeti.
Event Schedule
Event Menu
***Vegan and Gluten Free Options are Available at each Meal***
Friday Dinner: Pizza!
Saturday Breakfast: Pancakes, Oatmeal, and Fruit
Saturday Lunch: Burritos
Saturday Dinner: Baked Chicken, Pinto Beans, and Corn Bread
Sunday Breakfast: Pancakes, Oatmeal, and Fruit
Sunday Lunch: Burritos
Event Map
Perks
This pass comes with a fest shirt! We have done our best to keep the ticket cost low. If you are able, please consider also purchasing a Pay-It-Forward Ticket or a Donation ticket.
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This pass comes with a fest shirt! We have done our best to keep the ticket cost low. If you are able, please consider also purchasing a Pay-It-Forward Ticket or a Donation ticket.
