The MNCTA Summer Convention

We Welcome You Back to Our 2025 Summer Convention!

  • When: September 12 & 13, 2025
  • Location: Guggisberg Tree Farm, 17703 Grandview Rd, New Ulm, MN 56073
  • Registration Due: September 5th

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!

Your registration for our Summer Convention includes Friday night’s tour and authentic German dinner at the historic Schell’s Brewery in New Ulm, as well as breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday. 

Remember to make your hotel accommodations as soon as possible, as the room block will be released on August 29th and registrations are due no later than September 5th.

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 speaker:

Dr. John Ball

John Ball is a Professor of Forestry at South Dakota State University where he also serves as the Extension Forestry Specialist and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resource Forest Health Specialist. 

The root of the problem: growing quality trees in tough, alkaline sites

Meyer spruce, subalpine fir, Turkish fir and other possible Christmas trees: pro’s and con’s

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 (8am-5pm) and Saturday (8am-3pm)
  • Demo your products during the convention (Contact Ann Marie to arrange)
  • Registration includes Friday night’s tour and authentic German dinner at the historic Schell’s Brewery in New Ulm, 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 Thursday from 2pm-5pm and Friday beginning at 6:30am.
  • Please respect the Attendees and do not begin take down until after 3pm Saturday.
  • Hotel accommodations should be made as soon as possible. The group block will be released on August 29th.
  • 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

  • 2101 S. Broadway, New Ulm
  • Group Block: MN Christmas Tree Grower’s
  • (507) 359-2941
  • $154.50/night + tax

Flandrau State Park

Finstad’s Oak Haven Campground

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!