Name: Tempe Boulderfest 2026
Start: 2026-09-18T23:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-20T04:00:00.000Z
Location: Bouldering Project - Tempe, South Hardy Drive, Tempe, AZ

Tempe

**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/tempe-boulderfest/)



WHAT'S HAPPENING:



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!&#x20;



Competitors will choose their category on the day of the competition.



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 🏆 (*Powered by Horne Mazda Tempe)*

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 [Boulderfest Grand Finale in St. Paul](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.



* Questions? Reach out to: [kayra.norris@boulderingproject.com](mailto:kayra.norris@boulderingproject.com)

Local presenting sponsor of Boulderfest - Tempe. Come say hello at the event and pick up some sweet Mazda climbing swag while supplies last. 

Rock climbing

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What you are about to read and are requested to sign is a waiver and release of liability. Upon signing it, you will give up your right to bring a claim against or to sue Phoenix Bouldering Project (“PBP”) or anyone associated with PBP for injuries or losses you suffer while using PBP facilities or while participating in activities at PBP facilities, including but not limited to facilities at 2626 S Hardy Drive, Tempe, Arizona.

Please take your time and read this agreement very carefully. When you are certain that you understand the importance of each paragraph, sign your initials in the space provided. Sign the document only after you have read and understand everything. If you have any questions about the agreement, consult your attorney. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY ACTIVITIES AT PHOENIX BOULDERING PROJECT WITHOUT THE SIGNED WAIVER.

I UNDERSTAND THAT SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT WILL PREVENT ME, MY HEIRS, EXECUTORS, DEPENDENTS, BENEFICIARIES AND ASSIGNS FROM SUING PBP, ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR GUESTS FOR ANY INJURIES, INCLUDING DEATH AND PARALYSIS, OR DAMAGES THAT I MIGHT RECEIVE WHILE PARTICIPATING IN ANY ACTIVITIES WITH PBP OR AT PBP FACILITIES.

1. RISKS.
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I CERTIFY THAT I UNDERSTAND CLIMBING, BOULDERING AND PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING ACTIVITIES, EXPOSE ME TO A HIGH RISK OF INJURY OR ACCIDENT. I KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE ENUMERATED IN THIS DOCUMENT, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, OF INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH OR DAMAGE OF WHATEVER KIND ARISING OUT OF MY USE OF PBP FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT OR MY PARTICIPATION IN ANY ACTIVITY AT PBP FACILITIES OR SPONSORED BY PBP.

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Tempe 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 9/4/26 (10 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. 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.

Purchase this ticket for access to Boulderfest festivities including the 7:00PM Finals round. No climbing access is permitted with this purchase, and you will receive a spectator wristband upon arrival. 

Tempe Boulderfest 2026

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