Merced River Fest returns to the Grove House in 2026 on Saturday, April 18 for an evening of celebration and volunteer-raising!

The Upper Merced River Watershed Council is proud to host its fourth annual event featuring the Wild and Scenic Film Festival. The film festival, friend-raiser, and fundraiser combines a series of award-winning environmental and adventure films with the energy of local activism and community stewardship.

SECOND ANNUAL Mariposa YOUTH Film Festival from 2-4pm. FREE, featuring our WILD CHILD program with short films for kids of all ages PLUS the award winning films of the Mariposa County STUDENTS ON THE RIVER film contest

Social Hour from 5-6pm

Wild and Scenic Film Festival from 6-9:30pm + silent auction and door prizes. Ticket price includes free link for VIDEO-ON-DEMAND, good for 7 days to re-watch films

Can’t make it? You can FEST at HOME with the purchase of a VIDEO-ON-DEMAND ticket, which contains the film fest content viewable from April 18th – 24th.

Proceeds benefit the Upper Merced River Watershed Council.