August 22-23, 2026
Homesteading • Outdoor Skills • Preparedness • Sustainability
Learn the Skills That Matter. Build the Life That Lasts.
Learn to thrive—Not just survive
The Thrive Self-Reliance Summit is a premier in-person gathering for people who refuse to be unprepared, disconnected, or dependent. This immersive event brings together homesteaders, outdoor skill practitioners, preparedness-minded families, sustainability advocates, and industry leaders for hands-on education, real-world solutions, and powerful community.
What Is the Thrive Self-Reliance Summit?
Thrive is built on four foundational pillars of modern self-reliance — skills that work together to create true independence and resilience.
🌱 Homesteading
Grow food, preserve harvests, steward land, raise animals, and build long-term food security.
🧭 Outdoor Skills
Bushcraft, navigation, firecraft, foraging, and wilderness readiness that reconnect skill to confidence.
🛠️ Preparedness
Emergency readiness, first aid, communications, food storage, and mindset.
♻️ Sustainability
Off-grid systems, renewable energy, water independence, and resilient living solutions that endure.
Together, these pillars support one goal: a capable, prepared, thriving life.
Who Thrive Is For
- Homesteaders and aspiring land stewards
- Preparedness-minded individuals and families
- Outdoor skill practitioners and bushcrafters
- Sustainability advocates and off-grid builders
- Educators, makers, and skill-based businesses
At Thrive, you’ll gain:
- Actionable skills you can use immediately
- Hands-on demonstrations from trusted experts
- Direct access to high-quality gear and resources
- A community that shares your values
You’ll leave with knowledge, confidence, and connections that last far beyond the event.
Because uncertainty isn’t going away — and skills matter more than ever.
If you believe skills are freedom — you belong here.
Join the Thrive Self-Reliance Movement
This is more than an event.
It’s a gathering of people choosing preparedness over panic, skills over shortcuts, and community over isolation.
Douglas County Fairgrounds
Kirk Hall—Midway
500 Fairgrounds Dr.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
The Thrive Self-Reliance Initiative was formed to help raise public awareness about living a more sustainable and self-reliant lifestyle. To gain knowledge on the foundations of self-reliance and be prepared for eventualities that may arise. Sharing skills and experiences to teach others to help themselves, their family, and the community in uncertain times.
Teaching the skills to Thrive, not just survive.
Past Shows
Bushcraft Homestead & Preparedness Expo
Are you passionate about the outdoors, survival, and self-reliance? Thrive Self Reliance homestead and preparedness shows focus on the principles of self-reliance is the ultimate gathering for camping, hiking, survivalists, preppers, hunters, and all outdoor enthusiasts.
Special guest speakers and authors share their expertise in bushcraft, homesteading, and emergency preparedness.
An incredible lineup of vendors offering everything from survival gear and outdoor tools to books and resources.
Valuable educational classes to help you master essential survival skills, from wilderness first aid to long-term food storage and self-sufficiency.
Hands-on demonstrations to sharpen your survival and homesteading skills.
A community of like-minded adventurers ready to share stories, tips, and experiences.
Whether you’re gearing up for your next wilderness adventure, preparing for natural disasters or looking to improve your homestead, this event will equip you with the tools, knowledge, and connections to take your skills to the next level.
