Saturday, May 2, 2026
10am-3pm
Augsburg Park, Richfield 

Augsburg Park > ​
​7000 Nicollet Avenue, ​Richfield, MN 55423

Join us for the Festival of Trees!

The Minnesota Festival of Trees is a FREE, public event packed with many fun tree and park-related activities. Held in conjunction with the Minnesota Tree Climbing Championship, it’s a tree-mendous good time that you won’t want to miss!​​

Festival highlights >

  • Fun Climb – Climb the trees and complete activities just like the professionals!
  • Scavenger Hunt – Learn what’s growing in the park ​
  • Tree-via – test your tree knowledge with fun tree trivia
  • Leaf Art – ​Make and take home fun tree art
  • ​Tree Measurement Station – ​Be an arborist or forester in training
  • Cheer on the competitors ​in the Tree Climbing Championship! (happening 7am-5pm Saturday)

​Cost > ​FREE!

About the Tree Climbing Championship (TCC)

Professional tree climbing competitions are held around the world and this year’s Minnesota competition will bring together 65 arborists from across the state to showcase the highest level of professional tree climbing skills and safety while competing for the title of the 2026 Minnesota Champion.

TCC simulates working conditions of arborists in the field. Competitors perform five different events during preliminary rounds to qualify for the championship. Each event tests a competitor’s ability to professionally and safely maneuver in a tree while performing work-related tree-care tasks in a timely manner.
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About the Preliminary Qualifying Events
Competitors are scored individually in each event–Aerial Rescue, Work Climb, Ascent, Belayed Speed Climb, and Throwline. The competitor with the highest score is the winner of that event. First, second, and third place for men and women are awarded for each event. Competitors’ total scores for all five events are combined and the male and female competitors with the highest combined score from the preliminary events move on to the Masters’ Challenge Championship.
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Masters’ Challenge
The Masters’ Challenge consists of one event and competitors are scored on technique and skill. The competitors in this round with the highest score are named the male and female Minnesota Champions and have the opportunity to represent MSA at the International Tree Climbing Championship taking place in St. Louis, Missouri in October 2026.

Festival of Trees is generously supported by