This event is a three-day, two-night party in the heart of the California desert wastelands with a 360-degree view of the Apocalypse. A wide variety of entertainment and activities will be provided for attendees over the weekend.

Camping

This is a 3-day, 2-night campout event. Themed encampments encouraged!

Costumes

This is a themed costume event. Costumes are mandatory for all attendees. Show us your creativity!

Off-Road Fun

California City provides some of the best off-road activity in California. Rig your ATV with post-Apocalyptic charm!

Racing and Cruising

Races across dirt and paved roads on motorcycles, ATVs and custom themed vehicles. Multiple themed vehicles are scheduled to be at the event. Let us see what you can do to your high-octane, low-MPG war machine!

Contests

Best Costume, Best Themed Vehicle, Best Themed Encampment, and contests of post-Apocalyptic sport and skill. Only the quick, the strong and the clever will survive!

Exhibitions

See exhibitions of bloodsport and combat, and demonstrations of survival skills.

• Live jugger exhibition game (Bartertown Bombers vs. Outsiders)
• More to be announced as they are secured

Pyro-tainment

Fire charmers and exotic acts involving flames. Nothing says “wasteland” like sparks, fire and the smell of kerosene!

Music

More than a half-dozen of the best DJs from San Diego, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and other formerly standing cities will provide a variety of sound: rock, punk, metal, industrial, aggrotech, tribal, atomic trance and more. You will hear a bit of everything at the event...all to theme...both familiar and obscure.

Confirmed DJs Appearing:

• DJ liquid sex drive (LA)
• Mrs. DJ liquid sex drive (LA)
• DJ Rustryu (LV)
• DJ Necrotica (SD)
• DJ Rev. Cybian (SD)

More to be announced as they are secured.

Percussion

Post-Apocalyptic percussion/drum/war cry/war chant led by wasteland composers for a fully interactive circle of noise. Bring your noisemaker to bang and clang!

Dancing

Participate...or just observe.

Nighttime Visuals

Three larger-than-life screens showing a wide variety of post-Apocalyptic imagery non-stop after nightfall. 

Vendors and Artisans

Need more eye candy for your costume? Purchase on-site from a variety of Bartertown vendors. Observe the skills of artisans of multiple materials as they craft before your eyes.

Partying

The party doesn't stop...be it in the Main Stage area or another themed camp.

Photo and Video Opportunities

When will you ever again have the chance to be photographed with the Last V-8 Interceptor and hundreds of post-Apocalyptic-costumed people again? Amateur and professional photographers will be everywhere! Memories are great, but how about a photo?

Sightseeing

The California City event site features several local attractions: Edwards Air Force Base, Mojave Air & Space Port, Red Rock Canyon State Park and more.
 

Get your tickets NOW!

Prices will only go up between now and the day of the event. 

No tickets will be sold at the gate.

Disclaimer 

***Event agenda, scheduled performances and attractions subject to change without notice***

All activities at the Wasteland Weekend event are considered AT YOUR OWN RISK. Attendees must sign a waiver for entry to the event in addition to ticket purchase. Attendees must be 18 years of age or older.  NO EXCEPTIONS. Wasteland Weekend promoters, staff and volunteers will not be held liable for property loss or damage, personal injury, death or dismemberment. YOU COULD DIE AT THIS EVENT, AND THAT IS THE RISK YOU ASSUME BY ATTENDING. Attendees assume all risk for themselves and those in their camp. This is an AT YOUR OWN RISK EVENT, and all activities at the event site, H Park, California City, are to be considered such, in or out of context of this event. While insurance will be provided for this event, attendees assume all responsibility for any damages suffered by self or others as a result of their attendance at this event. Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued for the Wasteland Weekend event except in the unlikely case that the event is canceled. In such a case, purchasers will be refunded the base ticket cost they paid, excluding ticketing service charges or payment service charges. Ticket purchasers under the age of 18 who appear at the gate will be turned away with a refund of their base ticket cost, excluding ticketing services charges or payment services charges. If you are under 18 on October 22, 2010, DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT. You will not under any circumstances be permitted entry.