The Midwest Climbing festival
The Quartzite Classic is a grassroots climbing festival dedicated to celebrating the past, present, and future of climbing at Devil’s Lake. Our homegrown event will bring climbers together for education, connection, community, and stewardship.
Hosted by the Wisconsin Climbers Association, in partnership with local organizations and businesses, the festival features educational clinics, community gatherings, and stewardship projects to support the sustainability of climbing at Devil’s Lake and across the midwest. Our vision is to honor the past, strengthen our community, and give back to the land that has given us so much.
Mark Your Calendars!
The Deets
October 10th - 12th, 2025
Skillet Creek Campground
Climbing, clinics, vendors, camping, games, community, and a whole lot of stoke!
Festival Details
When
October 10th - 12th, 2025
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Camping & Festival Grounds
All camping and festival events will be held at Skillet Creek Campground, just a stone’s throw from Devil’s Lake State Park.
Tent camping at Skillet Creek Campground, plus a limited number of cabins available - please email us to reserve an accessible cabin at info@wiclimbers.com.
Climbing Clinics
Climbing and technical skills clinics offered by local and regional guide services - more details to be announced in June!
Community Gatherings
This is what climbing festivals are all about! The Quartzite Classic will include:
Vendor exhibitions
Social events
Climbing games
Silent raffle
Local Legend Award
& various other festival shenanigans!