Beanfest

Beanfest is the longest consecutive running gathering of rock climbers. The semiannual event has been going since the early 1970s. Beanfest draws climbers primarily from southern Arizona, USA, but also sees many participants from across the United States and the world. It is held twice a year, in Spring and Fall, typically in the Cochise Stronghold.
The famous Phoenix Bouldering Contest, which during its 20 odd year run drew thousands of climbers to the Oak Flats campground in Queen Creek, AZ, was inspired by the Beanfest.
Beanfest remains a non-commercial event and draws a much smaller crowd of around 20-50 climbers twice a year. In the last few years, Beanfest attendance has been upwards of 65 people.
Each Beanfest has a Beanmaster, or designated organizer. The Beanmaster for the next Beanfest is nominated by the Beanmaster of the previous Beanfest.
Beanfest consists of a bean-burrito potluck on Saturday evening, followed by games and contests in which climbing-related prizes are given away. On Sunday morning, many climbers gather to prepare and share a communal breakfast, before heading off to climb.

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