About

Regular Canadians Preparing for Uncertainty

The Preppers Meet is a hands-on, skills-based festival focused on practical self-reliance, emergency preparedness, and community. It’s for everyday people who want real-world skills, taught in a supportive, family-friendly environment.

Campfire community at the Preppers Meet

What is the Preppers Meet

A multi-day outdoor event with workshops, seminars, and hands-on training led by experienced instructors.


Bushcraft & wilderness skills
Archery & traditional skills
Wild edible & mushroom identification
Bug-out planning & emergency readiness
Self-defence & personal safety

Sessions run in both classroom and wilderness settings, so you learn by doing. Camp for the week, the weekend, or just come for the day.


Our Story

The event has traveled to locations across Ontario — including Huntsville, Desboro, and even the ARK 2 Bunker (yes, the underground fallout shelter built from interconnected school buses). The mission stays the same: practical skills, responsible preparedness, and good people.


Our Home in Alliston, Ontario

We are located at the Slovanian Hunter & Anglers Club in Alliston, Ontario. You’ll have the comfort of flushing toilets, access to an Olympic-sized pool, and the convenience of camping where you park.

This site is also licensed to sell food and alcohol — a welcome upgrade while still keeping the wilderness, skills-first spirit of the event.

Olympic-sized pool at the venue
Olympic-sized Pool
Cool off between sessions (schedule TBA).
Indoor washrooms with sinks and flushing toilets
Washrooms
A luxury compared to past locations—flushing toilets on-site.
Food and licensed beverages available on site
Food & Licensed Drinks
On-site food, plus licensed alcohol sales at the venue.

We’re Located in Alliston, Ontario

Located about 1 hour north of Toronto in Alliston, Ontario — nestled in a gigantic mixed cedar and pine forest with open areas to explore.


The property spans many acres, includes a main event building with an industrial kitchen, and features a river running through the land with multiple natural water springs. We’re grateful to the local sports club for welcoming us to host here.


Venue Highlights

  • Olympic-sized pool
  • Main event building with industrial kitchen
  • Complimentary coffee/tea during the event
  • River running through the property
  • Multiple natural water springs
  • Giant bonfire pits
  • Archery range
  • Serene wilderness
  • Abundant wildlife
  • Park where you camp
  • Flushing toilets
  • On-site food + licensed alcohol sales

Event Location

6436 Conc 4 Rd, Everett, ON L0M 1J0
(Alliston, Ontario — approx. 1 hour north of Toronto)

Ready to join?

Join us July 6–12 in Alliston, Ontario

Learn real skills. Meet real people. Build real confidence — whether you’re camping all week, dropping in for a day, or bringing the whole family.

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