Name: Minneapolis Boulderfest 2025 | COMMUNITY ROUNDS
Start: 2025-09-19T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-09-21T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Bouldering Project, West River Road North, Near North, Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis

**🎉 BOULDERFEST IS BACK 🎉** 

Join us for an electric, all-day community celebration featuring a youth and adult climbing competition, entertainment, music, food, raffles, open finals, and community connection. It’s open to everyone, and the competition is perfect for all climbers—from beginners to experts.

**To register for the Saturday morning Youth & Family Round go here:** [https://www.sweatpals.com/event/minneapolis-boulderfest-2025-youth-family-round](https://www.sweatpals.com/event/minneapolis-boulderfest-2025-youth-family-round)

**To sign up as a volunteer go here:** [https://www.sweatpals.com/event/minneapolis-boulderfest-2025-volunteers](https://www.sweatpals.com/event/minneapolis-boulderfest-2025-volunteers)

**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 ever comp, you’ll find something fun and challenging for you 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!   Youth age 13 & under and families can also compete in the Saturday morning youth & family round!

**2️⃣** **YOUTH & FAMILY COMP 🧒**

The Youth & Family round is a recreational-level comp for individual youth (age 13 or under) or families that would like to compete together! Families compete as a group to earn raffle tickets for a special youth & family round prize raffle. Groups will receive one raffle ticket for each boulder topped by at least one person in their group.

**3️⃣ *PRIZES* 🎁**

Everyone who competes has a chance to win awesome prizes! Each boulder topped = one raffle ticket entry. We have incredible prizes from our sponsors and local brands, and the raffle is always a blast!

**4️⃣ *OPEN FINALS* 🏆**

The entire day culminates in an electric Open Finals competition. Pro climbers and incredible athletes compete to claim the title of Boulderfest ’25 champion! The winners take home the cash purse and bragging rights.

**5️⃣ *ALL DAY PARTY* 🎉** 

The day kicks off with our community competition and is followed by a whole day of activities. Our vendor market, games, beer from Pryes Brewing, Open Finals, and after-party make the day one giant party you won’t want to miss!

**6️⃣ *VENDOR VILLAGE* 🛍️**

When you’re not climbing, hang out in our Vendor Village where you’ll find local artists and makers, sponsor booths, food and beverages, fun games, and more!

**7️⃣ *AFTER PARTY* 🍻**

The party isn’t over when the comp ends—stick around for an awesome after-party with free beer!

**8️⃣ *VOLUNTEERS* 🙌**

We would love for you to be involved! Sign up to volunteer and get fully immersed in the energy, fun, and community.

**‼️ HOW TO SELECT YOUR CATEGORY: ‼️**

Competitors will self-select into their respective categories during the registration process. The idea is to challenge yourself!

When trying your absolute hardest, if you are able to top 10 boulders in the highest color available in that category in one climbing session, you should compete at the next level up.

See the example below:

Example: “I generally climb purples/oranges/blacks. I can flash most oranges.”

When trying your hardest, are you able to complete 10 black boulders in one climbing session?

We recommend the Advanced Category.

When trying your hardest, is the Black category overall still challenging, meaning you can’t send 10 black boulders in one climbing session?

We recommend the Intermediate Category.

Open round competitors should be climbing predominantly whites and/or pinks. If a climber is able to climb white boulders, they more than likely should register for the Open category.

Rock climbing

MINNEAPOLIS BOULDERING PROJECT, LLC
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, COVENANT NOT TO SUE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
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 sue Minneapolis  Bouldering Project (“MBP”) or anyone associated with MBP for injuries or losses you suffer while using MBP facilities or while participating in activities at  MBP facilities, including but not limited to facilities at 1433 West River Road North in Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411.
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 MINNEAPOLIS BOULDERING PROJECT WITHOUT THE SIGNED WAIVER. I  UNDERSTAND THAT SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT WILL PREVENT ME, MY HEIRS, EXECUTORS, DEPENDENTS, BENEFICIARIES AND ASSIGNS FROM  SUING MBP, 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 MBP OR AT MBP FACILITIES.
1. RISKS.

I understand that there is a significant risk of serious physical injury, death and other damages inherent in indoor and outdoor climbing, bouldering and  physical fitness training activities and in my use of MBP facilities and instruction relating to these activities.  These risks and hazards can include, but are  not limited to, injuries arising from falling and striking objects or other people; being struck by falling objects or people; failure of any part or all of the  climbing structures, flooring systems, building or training and fitness apparatus; defective, worn, uneven, separated or additional flooring or pads; hazards  created by additional pads; falling and failing to land on a pad; landing on a pad and nonetheless suffering an injury; failure and/or breakage of climbing holds;  failure of climbing hold anchoring systems and hardware; failure of anchoring systems, anchors and belay devices used to secure climbing anchors and  ropes; falling because of improper use of ropes and safety equipment; injury resulting from lack of spotting, inadequate spotting or other spotting-related  injury; injuries related to fitness training classes including without limitation yoga classes; risks associated with walking on streets and sidewalks to  access MBP facilities; strained or sprained muscles, joints and connective tissue; broken bones; personal injury including paralysis, death, illness, property  damage, and other losses. Injury or death can arise from errors in judgment, from lack of training or information, from the negligence of me, employees or  agents of MBP or other parties, as well as the risks normally associated with athletic endeavors.  There is no way to eliminate the risk of serious harm or  death. I understand that my use of MBP facilities and any instruction or knowledge I obtain at those facilities IS NOT sufficient to prepare me for the  dangers and risks of indoor and outdoor climbing. 

2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE.

I understand and have familiarized myself with the dangers of COVID-19 and understand that participating in activities at this facility may subject me to  exposure to and infection by COVID-19 or other infectious disease.  I have read and agree to comply with all rules and recommendations of MBP facilities  and applicable local, state and federal health authorities with respect to COVID-19 or other infectious disease. I acknowledge and understand that such  rules may be inadequate to protect me from the risk of transmission of disease by or to others. I understand that state, federal, and local guidelines  rapidly change, and that the rules and recommendations of MBP facilities therefore may not reflect the most recent health guidance.  Notwithstanding  the risks associated with COVID-19 or other infectious disease, including without limitation the risk of illness or death, which I readily acknowledge, I  hereby willingly choose to participate in activities at this facility, AND I ACKNOWLEDGE AND FULLY ASSUME THE RISK OF ILLNESS OR DEATH TO MYSELF  OR OTHERS RELATED TO COVID-19 OR OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASE ARISING FROM MY PRESENCE AT MBP AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES AT MBP. 

3. I ASSUME ALL RISKS.

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 MBP FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT OR MY  PARTICIPATION IN ANY ACTIVITY AT MBP FACILITIES OR SPONSORED BY MBP.

4. I WAIVE AND RELEASE ALL CLAIMS.

I recognize that MBP could not offer this activity without obtaining a release of liability.  In consideration of, and part payment for the right to use  MBP’s facilities, I RELEASE MBP AND ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH MBP, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS,  STAFF, INSTRUCTORS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, GUESTS AND THIRD PARTIES, FROM ALL LIABILITY, AND KNOWINGLY, INTENTIONALLY AND  VOLUNTARILY WAIVE ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS OR CAUSES OF ACTION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY CLAIMS OF  NEGLIGENCE, WHICH MAY ARISE AS A RESULT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN A MBP-SPONSORED ACTIVITY OR FROM USE OF MBP FACILITIES OR  EQUIPMENT.

5. I WILL INDEMNIFY MBP.

In consideration of, and in part payment for the right to use MBP’s facilities, I agree to defend, protect, INDEMNIFY, and hold harmless MBP, its owners,  officers, directors, members, instructors, employees, agents and guests from and against any and all claims, suits, actions at law or in equity, for  damages or other relief and against any liability of any nature, together with attorneys' fees and costs incurred, that may arise out of my use of MBP  property or facilities, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INJURIES ARISING FROM MY VIOLATION OF MBP RULES.  I agree to pay the reasonable attorneys'  fees and all other costs of all parties if I bring a suit for injuries suffered at MBP and that action is unsuccessful, in whole or in part. Additionally, in  consideration of, and part payment for my right to participate in a MBP-sponsored activity, I EXPRESSLY AGREE NOT TO SUE MBP, ITS OWNERS,  OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, INSTRUCTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND GUESTS AND HEREBY WAIVE ALL CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES AGAINST MBP  AND THOSE PARTIES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CLAIMS FOR NEGLIGENCE ARISING FROM MY (OR THE MINOR’S) PARTICIPATION IN CLIMBING  ACTIVITIES OR USE OF MBP FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT.

6. I AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL MBP RULES.

I agree to abide by all MBP rules and codes of conduct including without limitation those contained in written or electronic and video form as well as verbal  directions that may be given by MBP staff or employees. I MAY NOT USE MBP FACILITIES IF I AM UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS.

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I certify that I have no physical limitations or medical conditions that would impair my ability to fully and safely use MBP facilities.  I agree to inform MBP of any  conditions that may have any effect on my ability to fully and safely use MBP facilities, so that a determination can be made as to the proper course of action.

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THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA SHALL GOVERN THIS AGREEMENT.  VENUE FOR ANY ACTION SHALL BE HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA.
I VOLUNTARILY WAIVE ANY RIGHT I MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION INVOLVING ANY RELEASED PARTY RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM  MY PARTICIPATION IN CLIMBING ACTIVITIES OR USE OF MBP FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT. 

If any provision of this agreement or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid or void, the remainder of the agreement or its  application to other persons or circumstances is not affected. I AM FULLY AWARE OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND RELEASE, AND  HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE TERMS. THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT BIND ME, MY FAMILY (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO  SPOUSES AND DOMESTIC PARTNERS), HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEPENDENTS, BENEFICIARIES AND ASSIGNS. I recognize that if I  have any questions regarding my waiver of rights, I should consult an attorney.


Minneapolis Boulderfest 2025 | COMMUNITY ROUNDS

Friday Night Qualifiers [6:00PM to 9:00PM] - Open Category Only. DAY-OF PRICING (September 19-20) is $85.

Friday Night Round [6:00PM to 9:00PM] - Intermediate Category Only.  DAY-OF PRICING (September 19-20) is $85.

Saturday Community Round 1 [10:00AM to 1:00PM] - Recreational Category Only.  DAY-OF PRICING (September 19-20) is $85.

Saturday Community Round 1 [10:00AM to 1:00PM] - Intermediate Category Only. DAY-OF PRICING (September 19-20) is $85.

Saturday Community Round 1 [10:00AM to 1:00PM] - Advanced Category Only.  DAY-OF PRICING (September 19-20) is $85.

Saturday Community Round 2 [2:00PM to 5:00PM] - Recreational Category Only.  DAY-OF PRICING (September 19-20) is $85.

Saturday Community Round 2 [2:00PM to 5:00PM] - Intermediate Category Only.  DAY-OF PRICING (September 19-20) is $85.

Saturday Community Round 2 [2:00PM to 5:00PM] - Advanced Category Only.  DAY-OF PRICING (September 19-20) is $85.

Minneapolis Boulderfest 2025 | COMMUNITY ROUNDS

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