The MNCTA winter Convention

We Welcome You Back to Our 2026 Winter Convention!

  • When: February 20-21, 2026
  • Location: Braham Event Center, Braham, MN 
  • Registration Due: February 7th

Please reference this page for registration form links, event details, and hotel accommodation information. 

Questions: Ann Marie Theien, MNCTA Executive Director, at (218) 606-0386 or email [email protected].

Attendee Registration
Exhibitor Registration
Convention Agenda

Event Details

Attendee Registration

Hello MNCTA Friends!

We have been diligently working to create an agenda that is focused on bringing you a vast array of topics including Tree Genetics 101 and 102, a medical provider’s guide to farm safety, having an authentic social media presence and continuing education for our new growers. Take a closer look at the agenda by clicking the link above.

Remember to make your hotel accommodations as soon as possible, as the room block will be released on February 2nd and registrations are due no later than February 7th.

The full agenda will be updated regularly on the website.

Questions: Ann Marie Theien, MNCTA Executive Director, at (218) 606-0386 or email [email protected].

Featuring guest speakers:

Jim Rockis 

Jim Rockis, owner of Quarter Pine Tree Farm, started his tree farm in the early 90s with the primary goal of wanting families to have a wonderful experience creating memories picking out their Christ mas tree. From the scent to the search, no artificial tree can replace the experience and the memories of selecting a real Christmas tree with family and friends. Christmas is all about real quality time spent with family and friends. Embracing the spirit of tradition and unwrapping new memories every year. And at the center of it, all is the beloved, real, Christmas tree. The smell, the touch, the authenticity, and the joy that simply cannot be manufactured. 

Beth Ann Bossio

‘My name is Beth Ann, and I became part of the Christmas tree industry when my Mom married my stepdad, Jim, the owner of Quarter Pine Tree Farm, a Christmas tree farmer and tree breeder (I was 11 years old when they married). He’s the brain behind this company and seed-orchard magic you see me share. I’ve been learning ever since they met and I fell in love with this industry so much that I left my corporate job in 2021 and started working at the farm full-time.’ Beth Ann is a key figure at Quarter Pine Tree Farm, focusing on sales, marketing, teaching about real Christmas trees and the leader of the farm’s social media presence.

Exhibitor Registration

Hello MNCTA Exhibitors!

  • During the convention, you will have ample time to network with old and new customers/friends during time breaks throughout the 2-day event.
  • Exhibits will be open all-day Friday (10am-5pm) and Saturday (8am-3pm)
  • Demo your products during the convention (Contact Ann Marie to arrange)
  • Registration includes breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday.
  • Each Registrant will have the opportunity to attend any session during the 2-day convention.
  • Setup will be open Friday morning only from 7am to 10am.
  • Please respect the Attendees and do not begin take down until after 3pm Saturday.
  • ADVERTISE in the CONVENTION PROGRAM!
  • Not available to exhibit? You can still advertise! OR for a small fee, we will display your information on a table for you – to send your information, price lists, catalogs, business cards, etc., please contact Ann Marie
  • Consider SPONSORING our convention to be recognized in the program and at the beginning of each day!

To save time, register on our website.  The full agenda will also be updated regularly on the website. 

Thank you for your continued support of the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association.

For more information, call Ann Marie Theien, MNCTA Executive Director, at (218) 606-0386 or email [email protected].

Hotel Accomodations​

Best Western Plus Isanti

Grand Stay Hotel and Suites

  • 300 S Garfield Street
  • Group Block: MNCTA
  • Cambridge, MN 55008
  • Thursday: $109.00/night + tax
  • (763) 689-0950
  • Friday: $139.00 + tax 

We look forward to seeing you for our two-day event full of learning, networking and fun! Afterall, when you know better, you do better!