The Oakdale Climbers Festival is a historical symposium centered around climbing history. The 2018 Festival starts with a memorial celebration of the life and climbs of Royal Robbins and Tom Frost on Friday evening from 5-9pm with the doors opening at 4pm. There is no admission charge for the Friday program. On Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 7pm the theme is: Reflections on the Golden Age of Big Wall Climbing in Yosemite and we will be examining the history of big wall climbing in Yosemite during the 1950s and 60s. Yosemite climbers of record will be discussing their pioneering adventures with image support and are available for questions and social interaction in between presentations. Admission to the Saturday and Sunday program is $25 plus service fees.