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Community & Climbing

Boulderfest 2026

It’s an electric, all-day festival that brings people of all ages together for climbing, live entertainment, music, food trucks, raffles, open rounds, and shared connection—now culminating in an all-new Grand Finale in St. Paul.

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Always Evolving

The Grand Finale

This year introduces the Boulderfest Grand Finale: a pro-level super finals comprised of finalists from BP gyms across the country. Join us through the online live stream or in person at our newest gym in St. Paul. You won’t want to miss it.

Grab your Spot

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September 18 - 19

Minneapolis, MN

Salt Lake City, UT

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September 25 - 26

Brooklyn, NY

Seattle, WA

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October 2 - 3

Washington, D.C.

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GRAND FINALE | OCTOBER 23rd-24th

St. Paul, MN

Friday, Oct 23: Evening qualifiers
Saturday, Oct 24th: Semi final and final rounds accompanied by an all day festival of live spectating, food, music, drinks + more!

NEW FORMAT, SAME STOKE

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