DEVIL’S LAKE CRAGGIN' CLASSIC
August 23-25, 2024
Registration opens June 27, 2024.
The Devil’s Lake Festival is a wrap for this year but you can check out our events photos from photographers Laurel Myers and Abigail Schaefer.
The American Alpine Club is teaming up with Tenaya this August 23-25, to bring the Devil's Lake Craggin’ Classic back to Wisconsin!
This three-day grassroots climbing festival brings climbers both fresh-faced and crusty to the proud quartzite of Devil’s Lake. Explore the beta-intensive puzzles of Devil’s Lake climbs and boulders, and connect with the most welcoming and passionate community midwest climbing has to offer.
We pride ourselves on the fact that the Craggin’s are a party with a heart, so, this weekend these walls are also hosting engaging clinics led by professional climbers and guides and a chance to make this corner of the Earth a little better with a crag stewardship project. Score awesome deals in the silent auction, dance to live music, and enjoy delicious local food trucks and free beer.
What makes these events truly exceptional is the community of friendly folks who show up to celebrate our shared love of vertical pursuits. Rain or shine, we’re going to have a great time.
See you at Devil’s Lake!
American Alpine Club Members Receive Discounted Craggin’ Tickets!
Join or renew your membership with the AAC—the biggest community of climbers in the country—and help protect the heart of climbing. We’re fighting for the quiet and wild climbing landscapes, and the most popular crags too. Join us in this fight today and get this limited edition t-shirt!
Event Schedule
coming soon.
Volunteering
Help make your Craggin’ Classic a success by volunteering! We are looking for a number of volunteers to assist with everything from traffic guidance, to food and beverage tents, to venue setup and venue breakdown. Volunteer shifts are broken down into 2-3 hour time slots throughout the weekend.
Volunteering is a great way to get plugged into the community if this is your first time attending or to spread the love if you are a seasoned veteran. We also have some great volunteer incentives.
Please note that all volunteers must be also registered for the event as well. Sign up for volunteers shifts first before registering in order to receive your weekend pass discount.
Email [email protected] with any questions about volunteering.
Stewardship
The Wisconsin Climbers Association mission is to serve as a voice for Wisconsin climbers. The WCA fosters connections within the community, and addresses access issues while promoting stewardship of the land.
The WCA’s 3 pillars are advocacy, community, and stewardship. The WCA is committed to advocating for Wisconsin climbing by serving as a collective voice in working with landowners, politicians, parks and recreation services, and others pertinent to climbing access. They aim to cultivate a positive community amongst Wisconsin climbers by creating an encouraging space to engage with one another, and they serve to be stewards of the land by creating, facilitating, and supporting projects intending to create a positive impact. Learn more and get involved!
Additional Details
Event Location
Ski Hi Fruit Farm, E11219A Ski Hi Rd Ste A, Baraboo, WI 53913
Parking & Carpooling
Do your part to help reduce this event’s impact, please carpool! All vehicles that will enter into Devils Lake State Park during the weekend must have a WI State Parks sticker or day pass.
Saturday Food Trucks
Dinner on Saturday night is from local food trucks, including vegetarian options.
Camping
We have the whole campsite to ourselves, so camping is “basecamp style” with no specific assigned sites, nor any need for additional reservations. Set up close to the party, or farther away for a bit of quiet. Up to you! Sleeping in your vehicle is also allowed and we will have a designated area for vehicle campers (please no RVs).
Dogs
Dogs are allowed but strongly discouraged. This is a loud and busy event. If you bring your dog they MUST be leashed AT ALL TIMES, both at the campground and in the park. Dogs are not allowed at clinics (exception: adaptive clinic, registered service animal). If you cannot keep your dog leashed, both you and your pet will be asked to leave.
Accessibility
We genuinely want everyone to feel comfortable and participate fully in our event. However, specific accommodations will be determined by the events' venue, location, and other factors. The event venue is accessible for folks with physical impairment. Cars can be pulled up to the camping area for drop off. There are portapotties, including an ADA accessible one. Not all clinics are accessible. Much of the climbing is up trails with steps and a rough approach. Have questions about the accessibility of the venue, clinics, or event? Please email event coordinators directly if there are ways we can make this experience more positive for you and your needs or with any questions.
Local Businesses
Check out our local business discount card for great opportunity to save some money and support Baraboo businesses!
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the Craggin' Classic, please contact [email protected].