Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association

07/15/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS FOR FAMILIES! 🎉

The Kids Track is now only $125 per child for the 2026 Heartland Christmas Convention!

🦁 Friday: Field trip to the Madison Zoo, lunch included
🏛️ Saturday: Wisconsin State Capitol, the country’s largest producer-only farmers’ market, and the Children’s Museum
🎄 At the farm: Scavenger hunts, games, the Holiday Haystack, and more!

Don’t leave the kids at home! This convention is designed to be fun for the whole family.

Already registered? Add Kids Track tickets now and we’ll waive the late fee.

📅 August 6–8, 2026
📍 Hanns Christmas Farm | Oregon, Wisconsin

👉 Register or add Kids Track tickets today: christmastrees-wi.org/heartland

07/11/2026

📅 WCTPA members: Save the date!

The WCTPA Annual Members Meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, at Hanns Christmas Farm, just before the 2026 Heartland Christmas Convention officially gets underway.

Join us for the Director's election and to hear all that's in store for the new fiscal year! This is your opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and help shape the future of WCTPA.

07/11/2026

07/11/2026

The wait is OVER. ⏱️ The official minute-by-minute schedule for the 2026 Heartland Christmas Convention is OUT NOW! 🎄 August 6–8 at Hanns Christmas Farm near Madison, Wisconsin!

Explore all 20 sessions, 75+ vendor booths trade show, speakers, demonstrations, farm tours, children’s activities, evening events, and full session descriptions. With 100+ participating partners such as Real Christmas Tree Board, Christmas Trees & Wreaths, Northern Family Farms, Northern Pines Nursery, Dutchman Tree Farms, Northwoods Evergreen, STIHL, Bobcat Company, North Countree Christmas Inc., and more from 26 states and provinces, this is one convention you will want to plan down to the minute.

⭐ WCTPA members: The Annual Members Meeting is at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6, just before the Convention Welcome Pour Happy Hour at 5:00 p.m.

📅 View the full schedule: christmastrees-wi.org/heartland

06/26/2026

Early bird rates end July 1! Register now for the 2026 Heartland Christmas Convention and get the best price before rates increase.

This is not a typical summer convention. WCTPA and ICTA are bringing together growers and industry partners from across the country for a 2.5-day event packed with practical, take-home value, including 24 presentations across four learning tracks, hands-on demonstrations, agriculture technology, farm tours, grower-to-grower networking, evening events, and a 70+ booth trade show.

Whether you attend all three days or come for one day only, this convention is designed to deliver real take-home value for your farm or business.

Register by July 1 and save: christmastrees-wi.org/heartland

06/23/2026

🎄 90 Partners. 70+ Vendor Booths. 24 States & Provinces. One Can't-Miss Event. 🎄

The countdown is on for the 2026 Heartland Christmas Convention! The national gathering is bringing together an incredible lineup of 90 participating partners and vendors across 24 states and provinces.

Explore new equipment and technology, discover products and resources for your farm or retail operation, and connect with organizations serving the Christmas tree industry.

📍 Where: Hanns Christmas Farm | Oregon, WI (Near Madison)
📅 When: August 6th – 8th, 2026

👉 See Who’s Exhibiting, Sponsoring, & Speaking: Browse the attached Participating Partners list featuring all 90 partners!

🔗 Register & Plan Your Trip: Find convention programming, registration and hotel information at: www.christmastrees-wi.org/heartland

Register by July 1 before rates increase!

Christmas Trees & Wreaths Real Christmas Tree Board

06/13/2026

Wisconsin ranks near the top in the nation for Christmas tree production, with nearly 2 million trees harvested each year from more than 800 farms.

This summer, WCTPA is proud to invite growers and industry partners from across the country to Wisconsin for the National Heartland Christmas Convention at Hanns Christmas Farm.

Learn more at christmastrees-wi.org/heartland.

Nearly two million Christmas trees are harvested annually from more than 800 farms in Wisconsin, ranking the state fifth in the nation for Christmas tree production. Learn more about this on page 23 of the 2025-26 Growing Wisconsin magazine at https://farmflavor.com/wisconsin/wisconsin-magazine/growing-wisconsin-2026.

06/09/2026

🚨 FINAL VENDOR BOOTH CALL 🚨

Only a few exhibitor spaces remain for the 2026 Heartland Christmas Convention: The Making of an Old-Fashioned Christmas!

Join us August 6–8, 2026 at Hanns Christmas Farm in Oregon, Wisconsin, for a national-level Christmas tree industry event bringing together growers, farm retailers, equipment buyers, greenery producers, vendors, and industry leaders.

Hosted in conjunction with the Real Christmas Tree Board and National Christmas Tree Association (Christmas Trees & Wreaths) summer meetings.

Exhibitor space is nearly sold out, and booths will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

📌 Deadline to be included in the printed convention program: June 24, 2026

Reserve your booth before spaces are gone!

👉 Register at: christmastrees-wi.org/heartland

06/03/2026

🎄 The 2026 Heartland Christmas Convention programming schedule is out! 🎄

We are excited to share the schedule for The Making of an Old-Fashioned Christmas, August 6–8, 2026, at Hanns Christmas Farm in Oregon, Wisconsin.

In conjunction with the Real Christmas Tree Board and National Christmas Tree Association Christmas Trees & Wreaths summer meetings, and co-hosted by the Wisconsin and Illinois Christmas Tree Associations, this convention features 2.5 days of hands-on learning, concurrent programming lanes, nearby farm tours, national industry updates, family activities, and a 60+ vendor trade show.

Growers can build a schedule that fits their farm, goals, and growth stage, with sessions focused on:

🌲 Tree health, field production, shaping, planting, w**d management, and equipment
🛍 Retail store operations, tree pricing, POS systems, customer flow, and social media
🌿 Wreath production, porch pots, centerpieces, and florist-quality holiday greens
🤖 Farm technology, sensors, robotic mowers, irrigation, and AI
🌱 New grower education and grower-to-grower learning
🏛 National industry updates and advocacy

Make plans to join Christmas tree growers from across the country for a can’t-miss event filled with education, connection, and old-fashioned Wisconsin hospitality.

✅ Register now!
Visit the website for full programming details, hotel information, and convention registration:

www.christmastrees-wi.org/heartland

03/16/2026

🏀 March Madness Bracket Challenge!

Join the DIGS Tree Farm Bracket Pools (Men's and/or Women's) and compete for cash prizes while supporting the Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association.

💵 $10 per bracket
📈 Enter multiple brackets for more chances to win.

Prize Pool
• 1st Place – 40%
• 2nd Place – 10%
• $50 Bonus for Best First Round Score

⏰ Bracket deadline: March 19 at 11 AM

Bracket links in the comments or visit christmastrees-wi.org/bracket for links to fill out your brackets and payment details via Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

Grab your friends, family, and coworkers and see who has the best bracket!