Free Tickets for San Juan County Students and School Staff
October 22-25, 2026 | Friday Harbor, WA
The Friday Harbor Film Festival is rolling into town, and if you're a San Juan County student or school staff member, you're invited to attend for free.
Thanks to a generous grant from Suzy Wakefield, every student and school staff member can pick up two complimentary tickets for the 2026 Friday Harbor Film Festival, featuring inspiring films, visiting filmmakers, and unforgettable stories.
How to Get Your Free Tickets
Beginning October 12, 2026, tickets will be available at your school office. Here's what to know:
Two tickets per person. Each student and staff member can pick up two tickets at the school office.
Each ticket is good for one film during festival weekend.
Tickets are rush line. They depend on availability at the screenings you choose, and seating is General Admission. It begins after Reserved Admission ticket holders are seated, so we recommend arriving early.
Need more? Students and staff can request additional tickets at the FHFF office, 10 First Street, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm during the festival.
Not valid for the GALA. These tickets do not apply to the Friday night GALA.
A Note from Our Donor
The reason I am supporting kids to attend the Friday Harbor Film Festival is that I believe these documentaries can teach you a lot about what is going on in the world, and in a few short years, many of you may be taking on leadership roles in your communities. Being well-informed is vital to being able to discuss issues accurately and with insight. Your high school teachers are already doing a great job of teaching you about the world; the films at the Friday Harbor Film Festival can help to enhance what you are already learning in many of your classrooms. I hope that many of you will participate in the Film Festival, if just for a few films that really interest you. This is a huge opportunity for you, and, since you are a student, it is free! We look forward to working with your teachers to make this happen!
--Suzy Mygatt Wakefield, Ph.D.Retired High School Counselor
New This Year: Attend & Win
Want a shot at some cash? This year, students can enter our "Attend & Win" contest for a chance to win one of five $100 cash prizes. During the festival, do any one of the following:
Post a short review of a film
Share a social-media-ready photo from the festival
Create a 30-second "reaction video" or interview about the festival
To enter on Instagram, post your entry and tag @fhfilmfestival.
No Instagram? No problem. Email your entry to contest@fhff.org.
All eligible entries will be placed in a drawing for the cash prizes, also made possible by Suzy Wakefield.
Free Special Events: No Ticket Required
These events are open to everyone, so bring your friends and family. Seating is based on availability. Passholders can reserve seats for these events with their pass, and anyone without a pass can attend through the rush line if seats are available.
Young Filmmakers Showcase
Friday 10/23 at 5:00 pm and Sunday 10/25 at 10:00 am, The Grange | Open Seating
Three film categories for emerging filmmakers. New this year, in collaboration with the International Youth Media Summit, are seven short PSAs, one per global issue. Audience Choice Awards in all categories.
Filmmakers Forum
Saturday 10/24 at 10:00 am, The Grange | Open Seating
Hear a panel of filmmakers discuss how documentaries are made, with plenty of audience participation.
Audience Choice Awards
Sunday 10/25 at 7:00 pm, San Juan Community Theater | Reserved Seating
A festival celebration with special performances and the announcement of 11 Audience Choice Award winners.
Plan Your Festival
Browse the full lineup in our 60-page Program Guide, then pick up your tickets at your school office starting October 12. Look for posters and announcements at your school throughout October.
Entertain. Inspire. Enlighten. See you at the festival.
Thank You to Our 2026 Presenting Sponsors
Our deepest thanks to our presenting sponsors Cascade PBS, the Palace Theatre, Kenmore Air, Kings Market, morpheousStudios, and Rock Island Communications.
