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2026 Sponsorship Opportunity

Middle Colorado Watershed Council's Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Welcome New & Returning Sponsors!

We invite you to make a valuable, visible, and mission-aligned investment in the Middle Colorado Watershed Council's annual film fest, and share in our leadership, stewardship, and long-term commitment to the Colorado River Valley.

Commitment by July 31, 2026 allows us to maximize both your visibility and the overall impact of our program.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival | October 2026

MCWC's signature annual fundraiser and community celebration. Inspiring water, nature, and conservation films, local engagement, and strong sponsor visibility make this one of the region's most anticipated annual events.

Curated short films are screened at two special venues:

The Ute Theater in Rifle — October 24
Vaudeville Theater in Glenwood Springs — October 29

  
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      Website & newsletter
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      Tickets included
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Sponsor Benefits	Title	River Basin	Watershed	Mainstem	Tributary	Groundwater
Naming of 2026 Wild & Scenic Film Fest	✓	—	—	—	—	—
Website & newsletter	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Event slides	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Paid media advertising	Most Prominent	✓	✓	✓	—	—
Promotional video during FilmFest	✓	✓	✓	—	—	—
Program recognition	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—
Social media	✓	✓	✓	✓	—	—
Tickets included	16	10	8	6	4	2

Sponsorship Levels

As MCWC's 13-year-running annual fundraiser — and our largest, most visible community event — the Wild & Scenic Film Festival brings people together around inspiring films, conversation, shared connection and stewardship. Sponsors gain high-profile recognition while supporting MCWC's year-round work.