24 - 27 September 2026
Schedule Announced Summer 2026
The Red Cedar Film Festival will return for its 8th year at the historic Mabel Tainter Theater in downtown Menomonie.
We invite you to experience a vibrant celebration of cinema—where stories unfold across genres, styles, and cultures. From bold experiments to timeless tales, The RCFF offers something for every curious soul. Come explore, connect, and be moved by the power of film.
A Filmmaker Q&A will follow screening blocks when one of the filmmakers from that block will be present.
Pre-event sales are online only. Festival Passes and Individual screening tickets will become available after schedule is announced.
Onsite pass and ticket sales will be available immediately prior to any scheduled screening. All ticket sales are final.
Questions? info@redcedarfilm.org
Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
There is rich history in performing arts and film in Menomonie, Wisconsin. The Mabel Tainter Center for The Arts was built in 1889 and has since been a destination for theater, music and film. This well-preserved theater will be the showcase for featured films during the Red Cedar Film Festival.
Ticket Information
Pre-event sales are online only. Festival Passes and Individual screening tickets will become available when schedule is announced. 2026 prices subject to change.
Onsite pass and ticket sales will be available immediately prior to any scheduled screening. All ticket sales are final.
Questions? info@redcedarfilm.org
Festival Pass-General Attendee: $100
Festival Pass grants access to all film screenings and events.
Festival Pass-Student/Senior: $75
Discounted Festival Pass for students, seniors (age 65+). Festival Pass grants access to all film screenings and events.
Premiere Party & Screening
Single Ticket-General: $15
Admission includes beverage and appetizers.
Single Ticket-General: $10
Single ticket for single screening time.
Premiere Party & Screening
Single Ticket-Student/Senior: $13
Discounted Single ticket for students/seniors (Age 65+) Admission includes beverage and appetizers.
Single Ticket-Student/Senior: $8
Discounted Single ticket for single screening time for students/seniors (Age 65+)
Sponsor Passes/Single Tickets: $0
Included with Film Festival sponsorship. Number of passes or individual tickets varies per sponsorship level.
Filmmaker Pass: $0
Two passes included per accepted Filmmaker. Pass is reserved for filmmakers of films being screened at the 2026 festival. Festival Pass grants access to all film screenings and evennts.
2025 Sponsors & Partners
Official Festival Submission and Management Platform:
Official 2025 Festival Lodging Sponsor:
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Menomonie/UW-Stout: 149 Main Street East, Menomonie, WI, 54751, US
Special rates available for festival attendees.
The Beauty of the Red Cedar region
The Red Cedar River and Watershed is an area of natural beauty, scenic trails and bustling communities. Menomonie is home to an historic and lively downtown with an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities.
Interested in Partnering for the Current or Future Festivals?
Contact us to discuss options and opportunities
Email info@redcedarfilm.org