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Mountainfilm on Tour Returns to WaterColor: Tickets Now on Sale
Two nights of inspiring films under the stars — Nov 6 & 7, 2026
One of South Walton’s favorite fall traditions, the 26th annual Mountainfilm on Tour, returns to WaterColor’s Marina Park Amphitheater on November 6 and 7, 2026, bringing two evenings of adventure, powerful storytelling and documentary film to 30A.
And if Mountainfilm is already part of your fall tradition, now is the time to make plans: tickets are on sale now, with discounted advance pricing available through September 30. Buy tickets here.
Think blankets on the lawn, tall pines overhead, a big screen glowing after dark and stories from around the world unfolding beneath a South Walton night sky.
What Is Mountainfilm on Tour?
Each year, Mountainfilm on Tour takes a selection of documentary short films from the annual Mountainfilm festival in Telluride on the road.
The films span cultures, places and perspectives, with stories centered on adventure, environmental preservation and global cultures.
Expect films that entertain, surprise, and inspire, along with the kind of breathtaking cinematography that feels especially at home on a giant outdoor screen.
A Mountainfilm presenter will guide the audience through each evening’s program, sharing additional context about the featured films, filmmakers and subjects.
The individual 2026 WaterColor film lineup will be added as it becomes available.
Tickets
Planning ahead pays off this year.
Advance Tickets are $40 for a single night or $70 for the weekend through September 30. Prices increase to $50/$90 from October 1 through November 5, and to $60/$110 on event days, if tickets remain available. Taxes and processing fees are additional.
Click here to purchase your tickets now!
The event takes place rain or shine, and tickets are non-refundable unless Mountainfilm is canceled or postponed.
What Makes Mountainfilm So Special?
The films are a big part of the draw, but Mountainfilm at WaterColor has become just as much about the experience of watching them together.
As daylight fades over Marina Park, blankets and chairs begin filling the lawn. The screen lights up, the crowd settles in and for the next few hours, South Walton becomes a window into mountains, oceans, communities and adventures happening far beyond the beach.
It is part film festival, part fall night out and part 30A tradition.
Food, wine, beer and liquor will be available for purchase before and during the show, making it easy to settle in and stay for the evening. Outside food, drinks and coolers are not permitted inside the event gates.
Turn Mountainfilm into a getaway with packages that include tickets plus accommodations at nearby St. Joe properties: WaterColor Inn, The Lodge 30A, Camp Creek Inn, and Watersound Inn.
Mountainfilm 2026 at a Glance
Dates: Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location: WaterColor Marina Park Amphitheater, 238 WaterColor Blvd. W., Santa Rosa Beach
Gates Open: 5:45 p.m.
Films Begin: 7 p.m.
Tickets: $40 single night / $70 weekend pass, plus fees at current advance pricing. Buy your tickets online here!
Here are a few things to note:
A few things to know before you claim your spot on the lawn:
• Bring a blanket or low-back chair. Chair backs may not exceed 30 inches from the ground, and seat height may not exceed 13 inches. Taller chairs can be used only in a designated section at the back.
• Only Premier Sponsors may place chairs before gates open at 5:45 p.m.
•There will be a 15-minute intermission midway through the program.
• Outside food, beverages and coolers are not permitted. Food and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
• Bags and other personal items may be inspected at entry.
• Pets are not permitted.
• Children ages 8 and younger may attend free, but some films may contain adult language or loud sound levels. Children 9 and older need a regular ticket.
• Parking will be limited. Organizers recommend using the public parking lot at Van Ness Butler Jr. Regional Beach Access, 1931 E. County Hwy. 30A.
• The festival takes place rain or shine.
• And for those who like to take a little Mountainfilm home, the 2026 WaterColor Mountainfilm event shirt will be available at the festival, online and at the WaterColor Store while supplies last.
