BLKOUT/FEST
BLKOUT/FEST
BLKOUT/FEST

CELEBRATING BLACK EXCELLENCE IN CLIMBING

CHATTANOOGA, TN

BLK OUT FEST

First Outdoor Company + Lookout Mountain Conservancy presents the Blk Out Fest held November 1 - 4, 2024 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The Blk Out Fest is a climbing + outdoor festival centering and celebrating Black excellence in rock climbing. This 3-day, 2-night festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee is designed to celebrate the accomplishments of Black athletes, entrepreneurs and creatives through film screenings, a community fellowship dinner and the open air Blk Mkt shopping experience.

This retreat-style festival is designed to provide a safe space for mental wellness & rejuvenation for climbers of the African diaspora. Our commitment to climate action includes group shuttle transportation, composting and an all plant-based menu.

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MISSION

EDUCATE

To provide educational and informational outdoor & climbing experiences for all skill levels focused on safety and sustainability in the outdoors.

CELEBRATE

To celebrate Black climbers and entrepreneurs through the fellowship dinner, Black Excellence Talk and Blk Mkt.

CULTIVATE

Cultivate a dedication to mental & physical wellness, commitment to climate action and community-building.

FESTIVAL APPAREL

Pre-order your festival apparel to support artist Tina Furr and the Blk Out Creative Community. Proceeds go directly to the artist. Available in a variety of colors.

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COMMUNITY
GUIDELINES

As a diverse community of climbers, we agree as a whole to the following community guidelines:

No homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, fat-phobia, racism, colorism, ableism or overall bad vibes
No beta-spraying (unless requested)
Unapproved or unrequested spotting
No physical assault or abuse of any kind
Please respect participant preferred pronouns
No disrespect of any kind