LATEST EVENT UPDATES
5/9 - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Hello all, with only a few weeks until Survival Fest 2025 we’re doing a call for Table Vendors and anyone interested in being a Medic or Helper throughout the event.
Vendors If you would like to be a Vendor at the Survival Fest Convention ensure you’re on the list by applying for your table space here: https://forms.gle/26ERaSZpKN6QYGo89
Medics & Helpers Also, we’re still looking for additional Medics and Helpers throughout the event. You can let us know you’re interested through the standard event registration here: https://www.hvzsurvivalfest.com/event-details/survival-fest-2025
All help is appreciated!
4/30 - PARKING UPDATE
Important Update: the deadline to purchase passes is Thursday, May 8th.
Parking on weekdays is paid, while parking on Friday evening and throughout the weekend is free.
We’ve arranged with Ohio University to offer Parking Passes on Thursday, Friday, and Monday leading up to and post event for all attendees. These Parking Passes are available to you at a much cheaper rate than the typical methods of paying for parking.
You can purchase Parking Passes on our hospitality page here: https://www.hvzsurvivalfest.com/hospitality if you have any troubles finding it let us know.
Again, if you’d like to take advantage of this perk you must purchase your Parking Pass by Thursday, May 8th.
This is Ohio University's deadline which we must follow for offering this perk. If you do not purchase your Parking Pass by the deadline you will have to use traditional methods of paying for parking through metered spots on campus at normal rates. With this option you will be paying more and will likely end up further from the Survival Fest Convention.
If you’re staying in on campus housing, your Parking Pass is not included in that cost, if you do purchase parking you will receive your Parking Pass at housing check-in. We’re still working out details with Ohio University on when people not staying in on-campus housing would pick up their Parking Pass. We’ll update everyone when we have more information on this.
Sponsors and Table Vendors Specifically: While we did originally state that parking was included for sponsors and vendors, after further reviewing this we’ve decided to make some changes. Considering many of our Sponsors and Vendors are groups which would need multiple Parking Passes and may not need Parking for specific days, we’ve decided that it is easier for everyone to reserve their own Parking Passes. Our apologies for any confusion surrounding this.
4/21 - SPECIALS HANDBOOK HAS GONE LIVE
Today is a very SPECIAL day, it’s Mechanic Monday! It’s also special because that’s exactly what we’re gonna talk about - special zombies!
Throughout the game, you may encounter a wide variety of zombies with different powers & properties, and we’ve compiled an entire handbook of the specials you COULD see out on the field!
Note that not EVERY special in the handbook is guaranteed to be in the game - that would be a lot! But brush up on your knowledge of what you could encounter, and prepare accordingly! Good luck!
Find the Specials Handbook at https://www.hvzsurvivalfest.com/hvz-info/specials-handbook
4/18 - ON CAMPUS HOUSING & HOSPITALITY DEADLINE
Survival Fest 2025 is proud to be able to offer on-campus housing (single or double rooms) accommodations to make travel plans easier!
As such, this is an official reminder that if you plan on needing or desiring these accommodations, make sure to go through the online portal to get that set up as soon as possible!
The deadline for on-campus accommodations is April 30th!
Find the accommodations portal at https://commerce.cashnet.com/ohioconference4
Also, find all Survival Fest 2025 Hospitality info at https://www.hvzsurvivalfest.com/hospitality
4/12 - CONVENTION VENDOR APPLICATION IS LIVE!
You’ve been waiting, and now they’re here! Applications for having a vendor table at the Survival Fest Convention are now LIVE! The cost of vendor tables is $20! Also, like last year, if you’re a sponsor of SF 2025, your table is included in your sponsorship! However, we still require that anyone desiring a table fill out the application, including sponsors.
Application Form: https://forms.gle/fe6pyVf9vhQaAa1D9
4/11 - FINAL CALL FOR SPONSORSHIP
Good evening Survival Fest Fam!
We’re just over a month and a half out - and we’re still taking sponsors! If you’d like to support the event at the Silver & Bronze Sponsor tiers, or as low as you want at the Donator level, you’ll be helping make Survival Fest an even better event for 2025!
Sponsors will also have the cost of their vendor booth/table for a convention included in their sponsorship perks for free! Sponsorship opportunities can be found at https://www.hvzsurvivalfest.com/sponsorship Deadline for Sponsors is APRIL 30th
4/10 - 50 DAYS UNTIL SURVIVAL FEST!
We’re 50 days out!
Finalize those travel plans, pick your gear, and get those blasters ready, because Survival Fest 2025 will be here before you know it!
If you haven’t registered yet for SF 2025, head to our registration page over on the website at https://www.hvzsurvivalfest.com/event-details/survival-fest-2025
75 DAYS UNTIL SURVIVAL FEST!
Hey Survival Fest Fam! Happy 75 Days until Gameday!
*hears whispers from behind the Mod Curtain*
Wait.....75 days until Gameday was yesterday?
PLAYER HANDBOOK UPDATE
Good evening Survival Fest Fam!
After reviewing recent player questions and further discussion amongst the moderation team, we are pleased to announce that we have a few updates in regards to this year's Player Handbook.
These "patch notes" are just small tweaks that have been made to increase the "quality of life" of the event and to hopefully make our player's lives easier (and safer) come event weekend.
A brief summary has been made available below and the updated handbook has been uploaded to our website. (Link: https://www.hvzsurvivalfest.com/hvz-info/player-handbook)
As a reminder to all players: If you ever have questions concerning this (or anything else in regards to the event), please do not hesitate to reach out via the 2025 Q&A on our Discord. We will do our best to answer you as best a timely manner as possible.
See you all in a few months!
ON CAMPUS HOUSING BOOKING HAS OPEN!
First, I want to thank you all for you patience I know many of you have been waiting on this and I'm so sorry it took so long! Ohio University housing is now available to be booked!!!! If you were interested in going through Ohio University for housing you can do so with the link here https://www.hvzsurvivalfest.com/hospitality
Second, the portal will not be open up until the event!!! Ohio University will close the portal four weeks prior to the event so players will have until May 1st to register for housing!!
Third, as yo go through the portal you will have the option of choosing a “single” or a “double” room, if you want a double you can tell the university who you wish to room with during check in. If you and a fellow friend want to have a double both of you must apply for a double! If do not have a specific person you wish to room with you can opt to have a random roommate and will be provided one during check in.
Fourth, if you are a sponsor of SF25 or are a vendor for the convention on Friday your parking fee shall be covered and you do not have to pay!!
Lastly, during check-in players will be given an access card for the dorms as well as a lanyard with a key to their rooms. IF YOU LOSE THE ROOM KEY IT IS A $100 FINE!!!!! If your key is lost and you do not pay the fine Susie will hunt you for sport to ensure that Bobcat Blasters is not stuck with the $100 fine.
That is all hope to see you all soon! Happy Hunting!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Uncover the secrets of Athens, and brave the unknown! Join us for this years event, The Shadow Under Athens with a midwest horror theme.
Join us May 30 - June 1 at Ohio University, and as always: Survival Fest is 100% FREE for all attendees. Start tagging your friends who are up for joining in the fun at Survival Fest 2025!
Register here: https://www.hvzsurvivalfest.com/
It's right on the homepage, fill out the form & receive your event ticket
Rules here: https://www.hvzsurvivalfest.com/hvz-info/player-handbook
Survival Fest Blaster Bash
Hey Survival Fam!
Do you remember our Blaster Beauty competition from last year? Well it’s back and better than ever this year.
Inspired and with blessings given by Mister Nathan and the Merge Masters competition, we wanted to kick off Survival Fest’s Blaster Bash early to give everyone ample time to complete their projects.
So if you’re eager to show off your fanciest self built blasters, consider showing them off here. Live now on our website are rules and entry form for submitting blasters (including works in progress for those who may wish to submit to Merge Masters and Blaster Bash simultaneously).
Entry and rules on the SF website here: https://www.hvzsurvivalfest.com/blaster-bash-25
Also, you'll notice the new Blaster Bash Forum on the Discord, this is a space for creators to share their entries, and for everyone else to view them prior to the Convention. Thanks and we can’t wait to see what everyone creates!
Sponsorship Has Gone Live
We’re back and opening up sponsorships for Survival Fest 2025!
Join the Bronze Beasts up to the prestigious ranks of the Platinum Paladins when you donate to support the hobby’s premier Humans vs Zombies weekend. Donations of all amounts are greatly appreciated!
Your donations mean that Survival Fest can be bigger and better in our third year of operation.
All donors receive a custom Discord role, and our tiered sponsors will receive even more exclusive benefits!
Check out our sponsorship packet (available via our Sponsorship tab) full details on sponsorship benefits, and remember to donate to Survival Fest in this season of giving, and we’ll make sure that your gift gives back!
2025 Theme Reveal:
Alright Survival Fam, we (and by we, we mean a computer) counted the votes, and thusly you all have chosen the theme for Survival Fest 2025!
By a landslide: Midwestern Horror!
Follow our socials for more game updates and stay tuned for what we have in store for this year's event!
Introduction
Good Day to everyone,
We're excited to announce today the Survival Fest 2025 event dates and venue, along with information on upcoming sponsorship opportunities. I'm sure you're all excited for the theme announcement, which will be announced by the end of 2024.
2025 Event Dates:
Survival Fest will return for 2025 on our usual weekend of May 30th - June 1st. While full details are still in the works, here is a basic outline of what you can expect for the 3 day event.
Friday: Convention will take place during the day followed by our standard mission 0 that night.
Saturday & Sunday: Our standard 2 day HvZ event.
2025 Venue:
Survival Fest 2025 Venue: The Survival Fest 2025 venue will be Ohio University (OU) in Athens, Ohio.
History of Survival Fest: In 2024 we rebranded from Pennsylvania Survival Fest (PASF) to Survival Fest (SF) due to the potential opportunities to move beyond the great keystone state. Now, in 2025 we are doing just that.
History of Venue: Ohio University is a historic and long-standing HvZ campus. The University is most well known for being the host of the first two Endwars in 2017 and 2018, followed by founding Stop Fight in 2019 which is still happening annually each year, and most recently the hosts of PTC HvZ Destiny invitational in 2024.
Local Club: The local club, Bobcat Blasters, formerly known as Ohio University Urban Gaming League (OUUGL), and Ohio University have been amazing to work with and are excited to host Survival Fest 2025 on their campus.
On-Campus Accommodations: Ohio University is enabling us to offer something new to events like ours, on-campus housing and/or meal accommodations for staff and attendees. While details are still in the works, we expect to offer these accommodations at rates comparable to that of a hotel and standard meal. Each individual can take advantage of just housing, just meals, or both. This offering is part of our ongoing event improvements to aid in growing Survival Fest by making it accessible to more people.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Sponsorship opportunities will go live on www.hvzsurvivalfest.com Friday, December 13th 2024; it's the giving season so why not give to your favorite HvZ event. Details on sponsorship packages as well as prices will be added to our website leading up to the launch.
That wraps up November 2024! We are so thankful for your patience and support. Keep an eye out for the sponsorship launch and theme reveal before we head into 2025.
6 months, 2 days until Survival Fest 2025!
Theme Vote:
The SF2025 Theme Vote is upon us! The mod team has spent a lot of time debating and developing the pitches so that you, the players, sponsors, and attendees, can participate in the decision-making for the event this year. Below the description is a Google form. If you’re seeing the video, it’s posted for you to vote! The votes close at 11:59 p.m. on November 1st.
Convention News:
The convention is returning with all of its amazing offerings. Plan to see the return of a vendor floor and activities for players of all experience and skill levels. Helmed by Kevin Woodruff, our Convention Coordinator, we have assembled a more dedicated convention team to help plan and execute the experience. We would love to hear what you might want to see so feel free to post ideas in the Survival Fest Discord linked below.
Venue News:
We are very close to locking in dates and a venue so stay tuned!
That's all for now. We will be trying to check back in again in a couple of weeks.