28th Annual
Georgia Tree Climbing Championships
SPONSOR REGISTRATION
November 6th-8th, 2026
Violet F. Stout Park
5420 Stout Pkwy SW
Lithia Springs, Georgia
General Timeline for Sponsors Below -
more detailed schedule & set up map to be distributed closer to the event
Friday, November 6th
Check in
Camp & Sponsor Set up (outdoor in main lawn)
Saturday, November 7th
8 am-4 pm - Georgia Tree Climbing Championships
6 pm-8 pm - Awards Dinner
9 pm-11 pm - After Party
Sunday, November 8th
8 am-12 pm - Masters Climb
Camp & Sponsor break down & departure
Sponsorship Levels:
***PLEASE NOTE - Deadline for sponsors to be included on event t-shirt/banner is October 20th***
Signature Sponsor: $3500 (Limited to 3 Sponsors) - includes recognition for providing Awards Dinner, priority representation on event banner, 4 Awards Dinner Tickets, Outdoor Exhibit, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
Platinum Sponsor: $1750 - includes priority representation below Signature Sponsors on event banner, 4 Awards Dinner Tickets, Outdoor Exhibit, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
Gold Sponsor: $1000 - includes priority representation below Platinum Sponsors on event banner, 2 Awards Dinner Tickets, Outdoor Exhibit, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
Silver Sponsor: $750 - includes priority representation below Gold Sponsors on event banner, 1 Awards Dinner Ticket, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
Bronze Sponsor: $500 - Logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
Other Sponsorship Options
Food and Beverage Sponsorship Opportunities:
Friday Night Social Sponsor: $1000 (limit 2) -- Includes recognition at Friday night social and the chance to speak for up to 5 minutes about your organization.
Saturday Lunch Sponsor: $500 (limit 3) -- Includes recognition at the Awards Banquet. Logo visibility and recognition on event emails. Can provide stamps or stickers on food wrapping (if available).
Saturday Awards Dinner Sponsor $2500 (limit 1) -- Includes recognition at Saturday Awards Ceremony, a chance to speak for up to 5 minutes about your organization and logo visibility on event emails and announcements. Ability to have logo visibility on tables during event.
***Custom & In-kind Sponsorships available - please reach out to Jessie McClellan to discuss further but go ahead and register to grab your spot (select pay by invoice) and we will apply the necessary in-kind credits to the invoice - jessie@georgiaarborist.org
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Competitor Registration - IN-STATE COMPETITOR registration opens Monday, August 17th. OUT-OF-STATE COMPETITOR registration opens that Friday, August 21st.
Volunteer Registration - OPEN NOW!
A separate sign up is required for competitors & volunteers to help us stay organized and give you the best experience. THANK YOU in advance for your cooperation!
SPONSOR REGISTRATION
Discounted Hotel & FREE Camping Information to follow.
FREE camping is available at Violet Stout Memorial Park.
Important Reminder - we are representing our industry and expect high community attendance which is a great opportunity to educate the public on proper arboriculture practices. This event is at a public park so please abide by these rules:
no smoking
no open containers
all pets on a leash
no open fires - sorry no fire pits
HOTEL INFORMATION
A discounted hotel rate of $119 a night is available at the Tru by Hilton Lithia Springs, 1270 Thornton Road Lithia Springs, Georgia 30122 USA. Please usethis linkto reserve your room or you may call the hotel directly at (678) 236-0005 and request the Georgia Arborist Association Group Rate. Make reservations by 10/6/26 for this price. (If you are staying before Friday, Nov. 6, or after Sunday, Nov. 8, please call the hotel for the special rate — CODE 90Z — on the extra nights.)