Wasteland Weekend
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re here for information about the world’s largest “Mad Max” post-apocalyptic-inspired festival, Wasteland Weekend. But did you know we actually have another event too? It takes place in the exact same location as …
ABOUT – Wasteland Weekend
Join thousands of attendees coming from all over the the United States (and beyond) to gather in the Southern California desert for a five-day post-apocalyptic festival. Set up camp at our wasteland compound, surrounded by specially-built sets.
Press – Wasteland Weekend
In 2024, Wasteland Weekend returned to the Mojave Desert for its 14th year, which SOLD OUT! Taking place September 25th-29th, the 5-day fully immersive post apocalyptic event was the meeting point for tribes from across the globe. The event will return Sept 24th-28th, 2025.
Check out some of the world’s greatest post-apocalyptic costumes!
Jan 21, 2016 · Check out some of the world’s greatest post-apocalyptic costumes! January 21st, 2016. We were honored to have the Stan Winston School involved with this past year’s …
THEME & COSTUME GUIDELINES – Wasteland Weekend
What makes Wasteland Weekend unique is that we are a FULL IMMERSION festival deep in the heart of the Mojave. Our goal is to make you feel as if you are entering another world for a few days, leaving the trappings of so-called civilization behind and …
Wasteland Weekend 2022 was an epic return to the apocalypse!
Beyond bands, DJs, bars and party lounges, there was an epic car cruise with over 100 Mad Max-style vehicles, an actual Thunderdome with nightly fights, a post-apocalyptic swimsuit competition, film festival, light-hearted role-playing challenges like a bounty-hunting game, crafting workshops, a casino, makeovers at the event-sponsored post ...
TICKETS – Wasteland Weekend
That’s FIVE days of post-apocalyptic mayhem! TICKET SALES, VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS, PERFORMER APPS AND MORE WILL GO LIVE SOMETIME IN 2025. THE REST OF THIS PAGE BELOW IS FROM 2024… If you’re planning to volunteer, do not purchase your ticket until you’ve heard back. ___
HISTORY – Wasteland Weekend
Wasteland Weekend was the result. A desert festival based heavily on the Mad Max films, but incorporating other iconic pieces of post-apocalyptic pop culture. The 2010 event attracted approximately 300 people, as well as media attention.
RULES – Wasteland Weekend
The conditions at Wasteland aren’t friendly to our canine friends. Heat and the desert environment can take a heavy toll. Costumed people, loud noises, moving vehicles, desert wildlife, all of these can make Wasteland a scary, even deadly environment for pets.
TRIBES – Wasteland Weekend
Think about what influences your vision of a post-apocalyptic world, and how you might survive in it. Movies, literature, video games, all shape how we view life after the fall of civilization. A brainstorming session with your future tribe mates is the perfect beginning to a …