YES! You READ right SurvivalCon2012/2013

**Diesel** · 04-03-2011, 05:47 PM

We are considering putting on and sponsoring a SurvivalCon or Survival Conference

Right now this is what we are thinking

To be held annually

Possible Date would be the 3 days of Labor Day Weekend

Possible Location: Middle TN

Concept:

Tent / RV Camping Event

A gathering to help like minded people meet and make friends.

A gathering to let experts help teach people about their crafts

Demonstrations

Survival related tv show & movie viewings

Good food

Possible Survival related vendors

Fun

Good food (again)

This would be a large event, that would require ALOT of planning, logistics, EMT's, Portapottys, Large Tents for gatherings and sponsors etc

Looking for feedback on how many people would be interested in attending, does that weekend sound good? It should start cooling down a little by Labord Day weekend?

What would you be willing to pay for 3 days of food, camping, fun & education

What would you like to see or experience at this event?

How many of your friends and family do you think would be in for something like this?

etc etc!

Let the discussion begin!!

**troubled troubadour** · 04-03-2011, 07:55 PM

Hell yeah, count me in.

**brotherzoo** · 04-03-2011, 09:08 PM

I'm game for that. Labor day is still pretty warm here in SOLA, but here is a link on temperature spread in TN. I'd say Oct/Nov looks better. As far as what I'd pay, it would depend on what was offered. How would you plan to handle presentations and the like? Would it be a site with buildings for group activities?

**Diesel** · 04-03-2011, 09:30 PM

Would LOVE to make it October, but didn't think people would be able to get away for 3 days without a 3 day weekend

**hminus** · 04-03-2011, 09:42 PM

I could likely swing it.. The cost would have to be less than 200 bucks to be affordable for me.. Gas alone will eat me alive...

**Diesel** · 04-03-2011, 09:50 PM

oh no it wouldn't be anything like that cost wise.. but I don't know yet it would depends on expenses putting it together and how many people would be there.

now gas getting there is a diff story lol

**jwar** · 05-15-2011, 03:40 AM

Hi. This is my first post, but I thought it would be important to chime in about the event. I think it's a great idea! I would suggest that guns are a bad idea for anyone who doesn't have a carry permit due to the safety and liability issues. As for a cost, I would suggest a very low (barely break even) price for camping/entry to make the event accessible to as many as possible, then have premium content (food stalls, educational seminars, equipment sales, etc) to add revenue to support future efforts. I hope this helps!

**buddamomma47** · 07-09-2011, 11:30 PM

I would go if you were having one in Washington,or Oregon,were you are planning on having it is just to far for me to travel on my budget.Love the whole idea.

**swtws6** · 07-13-2011, 09:56 PM

I'd love to go to something like this, I have a week of vacation to burn during the fall so time off shouldnt be a problem. I havent gone camping yet this year anyways!! I definitly would prefer to have something where firearms would be allowed, I can understand the whole liablilty thing, but at minimum maybe use a local range that could even be rented out to our group privately or something for unlimited range time. I definitly need more shooting time and practice as the ranges around me arent the best and also expensive, and i rarely can get out to them.

**MossyOak1983** · 02-17-2012, 12:15 AM

I would personally prefer Labor Day weekend as it would make it easier to get to. Although I have been on the website all of 20 minutes I don't know how much my opinion counts

As for the kids, for me it is a MUST. I have to be able to bring the kids with me or at least have the option to, as over night childcare is hard to come by for us.