The Friends of the Cacapon River is hosting the fourth annual Cacapon River Environmental Short Film Festival. The free event will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Historic Star Theater in Berkeley Springs.
The festival will celebrate the beauty of our West Virginia rivers through the lens of both amateur and professional filmmakers. We’ll explore the wonder of our waterways, the challenges facing our watersheds, and the stories that inspire action and hope. 
“Once again the Friends of Cacapon River is proud to bring exciting and educational films to help us better understand how to preserve, protect and promote our beautiful rivers,” said Glenn Archer, President of the Friends of the Cacapon River. “This year’s festival showcases stunning environmental films that capture the beauty, spirit, and resilience of West Virginia’s rivers.”
The Cacapon River Environmental Short Film Festival is free (donations welcome).
Enjoy free food, local beer from Cacapon Mountain Brewing Company for purchase, and a chance to engage with your community and the watershed we all love.
The full schedule is available online at cacaponriver.org. The fun and energizing afternoon will include several river conservation organizations sharing important information on how everyone can help support our rivers. Volunteers will be on hand to talk about ongoing projects and the environment of our watersheds.
The Star Theater is located at 49 North Washington Street in Berkeley Springs. The Cacapon River Environmental Short Film Festival is part of the ongoing Keep the Cacapon River Clean Initiative sponsored by the Friends of the Cacapon River, Cacapon Institute, Upper Potomac Riverkeeper, and Cacapon and Lost Rivers Land Trust. The initiative aims to bring attention to water quality issues and engage in volunteer activities for river enthusiasts. Donations are welcome. For more information, go to cacaponriver.orgor email jeffduval@gmail.com.
