Name: Austin Boulderfest 2026
Start: 2026-09-25T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-27T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Bouldering Project - Springdale, Springdale Road, Austin, TX

Austin

**Boulderfest celebrates community & climbing.** 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.



[**Learn More Here!**](https://boulderingproject.com/austin-boulderfest/)



<u>WHAT'S HAPPENING:</u>



1️⃣ COMMUNITY COMP 🧗

Boulderfest is an all-levels climbing competition. Whether you’ve been climbing for years or it’s your first comp, you’ll find something fun and challenging to climb! The routes are the absolute best of what Bouldering Project and our setting team have to offer. It’s an incredible experience to climb and to watch others climb!



2️⃣ PRIZES 🎁

Everyone who competes has a chance to win awesome prizes! Each boulder topped = one raffle ticket entry. Each community session is followed by a raffle with incredible prizes from our sponsors and local brands!



3️⃣ OPEN FINALS 🏆

The entire day culminates in an electric Open Finals competition. Come and watch the best athletes from the Open category compete for the cash purse! The top climbers from the Open Finals will move on to our all-new [<u>Boulderfest Grand Finale in St. Paul</u>](http://boulderingproject.com/boulderfest/).

Local Cash Purse (Per Division):

1st Place: $1,500

2nd Place: $750

3rd Place:  $375



St. Paul Grand Finale Cash Purse (Per Division):

1st Place: $10,000

2nd Place: $5,000

3rd Place:  $2,500



4️⃣ ALL DAY PARTY 🎉

Each session has a live DJ, and the whole day is filled with fun activities. From local vendors, games, great food and more, there's something for everyone! Watch Open Finals full of intense competition, MCs, & lights in an event that you won't want to miss.



5️⃣ VOLUNTEERS 🙌

We would love for you to be involved! Sign up to volunteer and get fully immersed in the energy, fun, and community. Stay tuned for more information on sign-ups.



6️⃣ YOUTH  RULES❗

Youth 13 and under require an adult (18+) that is also competing to supervise, or a coach if they are on a youth team. Youth 14-17 may compete without a supervisor.



‼️ HOW TO SELECT YOUR DIVISION ‼️

Each division has specific color circuits eligible for points:

* **Recreational:** Yellow, Red, Green (V0-V2)
* **Intermediate:** Purple, Orange, Black (V3-V5)
* **Advanced:** Black, Blue, Pink (V6-V8)
* **Open:** Blue, Pink, White, Mint (V8+)
* *You will also be able to change your divisions day of.*



When considering which division to select, choose the division that matches with your growth zone. For example:

* **"**&#x49; generally climb purples/oranges/blacks. I can flash most oranges.” > We recommend Intermediate.
* When trying your hardest, are you able to complete 10 black boulders in 1 climbing session? > We recommend Advanced.
* Can’t send 10 black boulders in 1 climbing session? > We recommend Intermediate.
* Climbing predominantly blue, pink, and white? Register for the Open category.

Not familiar with our circuit colors? Here's a quick guide:

* Recreational (yellow, red, green; V0-V2)
* Intermediate (purple, orange, black; V3-V5)
* Advanced (black, blue, pink; V6-V8)
* Open (blue, pink, white, mint; V8+)

Questions? Reach out to [abp.info@boulderingproject.com](mailto:abp.info@boulderingproject.com)&#x20;

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Austin Boulderfest 2026

Friday Night Open Qualifier Round. Purchase this ticket ONLY if you are competing in Open Category. PLEASE NOTE: Open divisions will only proceed if the minimum number of registrants (6) is reached by 9/13 (8 days before setting starts in the market). If the minimum number of registrants is not reached for your selected division by this date, you are entitled to a refund for your ticket OR the opportunity to compete in another division of your choice.

Saturday Community Session 1 [9AM to 12PM | SEPT. 27] Saturday Community Session 1. Purchase this ticket if you are competing in Recreational, Intermediate, or Advanced division. 

Saturday Community Session 2. Purchase this ticket if you are competing in Recreational, Intermediate, or Advanced division. 

Note: We ask that volunteers arrive 30 min prior to shift start time. Once you sign up, we'll reach out with more information.

Austin Boulderfest 2026

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