2025 Homesteaders of America Conference

October 10-11, 2025

Warren County Fairgrounds
26 Fairgrounds Road 
Front Royal, Virginia 22630


Encouragement. Education. Inspiration.

Learn From the Best Teachers

All weekend long you’ll be able to glean knowledge and inspiration from the top teachers in the homesteading community. ​

Get Your Hands Dirty

From pre-conference workshops held Thursday to demonstrations throughout the event, we offer practical learning opportunities.​

Fun for the whole family

Family is the future of the homesteading movement! Kids 11 & under receive free admission and there are budget-friendly classes all day just for the Kidsteaders!​

Vendors, Sponsors, Food, & More

We work hard to bring together the vendors & sponsors that will help you build your homestead. Everywhere you turn are knowledgeable folks eager to share their products & expertise. ​

2025 Conference Speakers

Learn from some of the most experienced homesteaders in the US!

RuthAnn Zimmerman

homesteading with the zimmermans

Grab Your Tickets Before they are gone!

Tickets will sell out fast! Members have the first chance to purchase on January 1, 2025 and non-members can purchase starting January 2, 2025.

Single Ticket

$50

Conference weekend pass for one person. This pass is good for both Friday & Saturday.

Two-Person Pass
$99

Best Value

Conference weekend pass for two adults. This pass is good for both Friday & Saturday.

Child ticket

$0-15

Conference weekend pass for children. Ages 11 & under are free, but still require a ticket. This does not include Kidsteaders.

  • Once tickets are sold out we will not be keeping a cancellation waitlist. 
  • Ticket doesn’t include an HOA membership or virtual products. Tickets cannot be transferred to a membership. 
  • 2025 TICKETS WILL BE A PHYSICAL PRODUCT.

2025 Event Schedule

Check out the latest schedule for the Homesteaders of America Conference!

Dates & times are subject to change so be sure to check back before finalizing your plans.

*Programs with the schedule will be available at the ticket booth.

*A tentative schedule will be posted closer to the event date.

Hands-On Workshops

Get an in-depth learning experience at a hands-on workshop!

These all-day workshops will be held on Thursday, October 9 at the fairgrounds (unless otherwise stated) and are not included in the ticket price.

Reservations must be made in advance.

Kidsteader Classes

Boost your children’s homestead knowledge by registering them for a Kidsteader Class!

  • Parents or guardians must sign children in and out every time the child is dropped off and picked up. 
  • A liability waiver must be filled out by a Parent or Guardian and left with a Kidsteader volunteer. The link for the waiver is in your order email or you can find it here. 
  • Parents or Guardian must be available at all times their children are attending Kidsteader classes and able to pick their children up if an issue arises. 
  • Children cannot be dropped off before their class. 
  • Children will not have bathroom breaks during class. 
  • Class size is limited and pre-registrations is required prior to the class. 
  • Limit one class per child. 
  • You must pick your child up when the class ends; children may not be left to attend the next class. 
  • Play areas will not be attended by HOA volunteers or staff. 

⚠️ IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:

  • TICKETS WILL SELL OUT BEFORE THE EVENT.
  • Tickets will not be available at the gate.
  • We will be mailing out wristbands this year as they are ordered. Please keep track of them. Try to keep track of your emailed invoice as well just in case you lose your wristband.
  • We will NOT be doing ticket transfers or promoting third-party sales. Buy third-party tickets at your own risk. But know that scammers will be out in full force! If you want a real ticket, buy it NOW.
  • Fake tickets or wristbands will not be accepted at the gate.
  • This is a RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
  • THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ON TICKETS!
  • Thursday workshops will be announced closer to spring, they are in addition to your regular ticket and limited seating is available.
  • Camping and RV spots will more than likely be sold out before we even post them. But keep an eye on the website just in case (closer to spring)
  • KIDS 11 & UNDER ARE FREE!! Kids 12-17 are $15 each. But there will be paid ($10 per child) kidsteader classes available. These classes will be posted sometime in the spring. People who have purchased a child ticket will be emailed and given the chance to purchase a Kidsteader class before being released to the public.
  • This event takes place at an outdoor FAIRGROUND. Prepare accordingly.
  • CASH IS PREFERRED for vendors and merch stands in case the internet goes out (which happens often).
  • Parking is in a field! Plan accordingly! Parking is free with your ticket purchase.
  • Come prepared to have a good time, good fellowship, good food, and an incredible experience like no other with your homesteading community!

Partner with us!

Become a Volunteer

The Homesteaders of America Conference couldn’t happen without our volunteers!

Help us to make the 2025 conference a success- learn more about becoming a volunteer HERE.

Become a Vendor

Apply to become a vendor for the 2025 conference! 

Sell your homestead-related goods & services at the largest homestead conference in the nation!

Become a Speaker

Do you have homestead wisdom to share? Apply to become a speaker!

Speaking at the HOA Conference allows you to share your knowledge with the entire community!

 

Become a Sponsor

Visit our sponsors! Check out the amazing group of businesses partnering with us to make this event possible.

Interested in sponsoring the 2025 Conference? Partner with Homesteaders of America to sponsor the conference. View our Sponsorship Packet for more information. Contact our Sponsorship Coordinator for more information. 

Become a Member

VIP & Premier members will have access to the livestream videos during the conference.