April 8-10, 2027

Asheville, NC

Save The Date!

We’re already hard at work planning ArborFest ’27 — bringing together the crews, climbers, operators, trainers, and leaders who make this industry what it is.

Expect real-world education, hands-on learning, meaningful conversations, and a community that gets it. Registration opens January 1, 2027. Stay tuned — there’s a lot more to come.

THE tree event

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FOR Tree People

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BY Tree People

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THE tree event • FOR Tree People • BY Tree People •

Climbers' quickdraws, carabiners, and climbing ropes hanging on a gear rack with people in the background at an indoor climbing gym.
Two smiling men looking up at the camera. One has a beard, sunglasses, a black cap, and a red shirt with "BIK" written on it. The other has a beard, platinum blonde hair, and a green and yellow shirt with graffiti patterns. The man in the graffiti shirt is pointing at the camera. They are standing on a gravel surface.
Climber wearing a red helmet and black climbing gear, preparing for a climb on a concrete surface.

Tickets

Inflation didn’t win here. ArborFest is still $129

Three years. Same price. Your ArborFest pass is just $129 and gets you all three days of education, networking, shopping, competitions, and parties. No add-ons, no upsells — just the full ArborFest experience, built by tree people for tree people.

  • Your All-Access Ticket opens the door to the full ArborFest experience. Enjoy unlimited entry to every education session, three full days on the show floor, and exclusive shopping opportunities in Sherrilltree’s retail area. You’ll also be invited to our Friday evening Welcome Party and Saturday’s Happy Hour, giving you even more time to connect, unwind, and celebrate with the ArborFest community.

  • Purchase 4 or more tickets and get $10 off each one, or gather a larger team and purchase 10+ tickets to enjoy $20 off every ticket. The bigger your group, the bigger the savings—perfect for companies, crews, and teams who want to experience ArborFest together.

  • With a Guest Pass, your guest be able to join us for both the Friday evening Welcome Party and the Saturday evening Happy Hour, giving them access to ArborFest’s signature social events and the chance to connect with the community throughout the weekend.

  • 3-nights of FULL HOOK UP, RV camping, on site!  Check in on Wednesday and check out Saturday before sundown.  Spots are first come first serve.

2027

Exhibitors

2027 Exhibitors

Exhibitor spots are still available!
Reserve your spot now!

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What to Expect

Bring your crew. Bring your questions. Bring your passion.

EDUCATION

Experience 2.5 days of high-level education with 40+ sessions and 20+ industry educators — all included with one ticket. The ArborFest ’27 program features a mix of indoor classes and outdoor demonstrations, covering safety, climbing, rigging, crane operations, and real-world field skills designed to elevate your team’s performance.

EXHIBITORS

Explore 75+ exhibitors indoors and outdoors — all included with your ticket. Talk directly with leading brands, test new equipment, climb their ropes, and run their machines as you get hands-on with the latest tools, technology, and innovations in tree care.

If you’ve ever said, “This industry deserves better training, better standards, and better events” — this one’s for you.

COMMUNITY

Enjoy two incredible networking party experiences — both featuring climbing competitions, great music, and a fun community vibe. Happy Hour includes drinks, and the After Party includes food and drinks. Guests are welcome with guest tickets, so friends and partners can explore Asheville by day and join the celebrations at night.