The Camp has donated over $150,000 to charity across its history. Partner organizations have included Backpack Buddies of Georgia, S.A.A.G. (Southern Animal Alliance Group), the I-58 Mission, Veterans K9 Solutions, and Hearts 'n Homes Rescue, alongside Camp Cares.
The Camp's main social media presence is on Instagram, Facebook, and X at @thecampevents, where announcements, guest reveals, and ticket updates are typically posted first. Check thecampevents.com for links to their other active social channels as well.
Yes. The Camp offers a year-round discounted rate at the Crowne Plaza Peachtree City for anyone wanting to visit outside of event weekends. Call the hotel directly and provide The Camp's group code to book at the discounted rate; the discount doesn't apply during Camp event dates or other blackout periods the hotel may have.
The Camp runs a volunteer program for each event. Opportunities and sign-up details are typically posted on thecampevents.com ahead of each event; reach out through the Contact page if you don't see current openings listed.
The Camp: A FANmily Meet Up was a free, casual gathering for Walking Dead fans held by The Camp Events in March 2022, offering a smaller, no-cost way for fans to spend time with a handful of celebrity guests outside of a full convention weekend.
The Meet Up was held in March 2022 at Senoia Beer Co. in Senoia, Georgia, the evening before Fandemic Tour Atlanta 2022 kicked off at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Seven Walking Dead cast members attended the Meet Up including Paola Lazaro (Princess on The Walking Dead), giving fans a chance to hang out in a relaxed, low-key setting rather than a a hectic convention.
No, the event was free with no admission charge. In place of a ticket price, attendees were asked to bring a donation for a local animal rescue charity.
The Meet Up was timed as a lead-in to Fandemic Tour Atlanta 2022, giving fans already in the area for the convention a bonus chance to connect with guests the night before the main event began.
The Camp began as Camp Marimac Charity Bash, a free charity fan event for Walking Dead fans founded by Oscar Rodriguez III. The very first event was held over Memorial Day weekend, May 25-26, 2019, at Marimac Lakes in Senoia, Georgia, with general admission free to attendees in exchange for non-perishable food donations. It quickly grew… Read More »How did The Camp get started?
