Wasteland Weekend

05/25/2026

Want to be part of the teams that make everything happen?

Volunteer applications for 2026 are now open! Maybe there's a new position or department, maybe you're not sure how this all works, so you'll want to read through everything before applying.

(And reminder: ticket prices go up to Tier 2 on June 2nd!)

  VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 WILL OPEN SOMETIME IN THE SPRING. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE PAG

05/21/2026

Applications for Theme Zone Placement are live!

Is your group or camp ready to make the move to the hub of entertainment, nightlife, barter, and action at Wasteland? Simply having a themed camp isn't enough. Approved Tribes must be interactive, provide some service, entertainment or function, and maintain the highest standards in theme and conduct. If you think you're up to the task, apply for Theme Zone placement today!

The deadline is midnight on July 14th, 2026.

You'll find the link to apply at the bottom of the Theme Zone page. Make sure you read everything before you apply:

Applications for Theme Zone placement consideration are closed.Please make sure you read EVERYTHING

05/20/2026

While having a themed vehicle is absolutely NOT required to attend, it can be a helluva lotta fun to drive a war rig or motorcycle around Wasteland City!

returns to the California Mojave Desert September 30th-October 4th, 2026. Tickets are on sale now.

05/18/2026

The world’s largest post-apocalyptic fully immersive festival is back for another EPIC event. Taking place September 30th-October 4th, 2026 in heart of the California Mojave Desert, if Mad Max and Fallout are your thing, this is the place for you.

Tickets are on sale now, but will sell out!

Time to cross something incredible off your bucket list- come to the party at the end of the world.

www.wastelandweekend.com

05/18/2026

Are you interested in being a vendor for Wasteland Weekend 2026?? Do you make and sell post-apocalyptic clothing or jewelry? Do you have a food truck or booth you think would be a great addition to our event?

Applications are now open!

Deadline to apply is July 1st, 2026

You can find our official vendors in Bartertown! (The page will be updated closer to the event.) ___

05/12/2026

may seem like something from a fever dream, but we assure you, it's real! Come see for yourself when we return to the California Mojave Desert for our 16th year this September 30th-October 4th. Tickets are on sale now!

📸 Donut

05/11/2026

returns for its 16th year to the California Mojave Desert, September 30th-October 4th, 2026.

If "Mad Max" and "Fallout" are your thing, this fully immersive post-apocalyptic party at the end of the world is for you!

Tickets are on sale now.

📸 Yuri Nevrov

05/10/2026

Wasteland World wishes a happy Mother's Day to all the many mothers.

05/08/2026

Two years ago today, we had the most EPIC experience imaginable with MAD MAX: FURIOSA and Dr. George Miller himself.

Turns out WE DID HAVE IT IN US TO MAKE IT EPIC! Wasteland Weekend was honored to be asked to bring v

05/06/2026

Will you be making the journey to Wasteland Weekend this year?

Tickets are on sale now!

📸 Mike Darling

01/15/2026

So, you're super into Fallout. You've survived a trip or three to , and you think you've got what it takes to oversee the Vault.

Here's your chance! Prime Video is currently casting for an upcoming competition series based on the world of . You'll need to be 21, and available this June:

We are living in the age of video game adaptations. From "The Last of Us" to the upcoming "Tomb Raider" and "God of War," it feels like there isn't a