To say the second annual Beartaria Times National Festival was a success would be a massive understatement, and it could not have been done without the tireless work of many people.
We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone involved. We especially want to thank the stage crew, the musicians, the film crew, the speakers, the Texas County Sheriff Dept., the men who helped build the infrastructure and get the land ready, and everyone behind the scenes who made the event possible. We also want to thank Owen Benjamin for founding this community which has now grown a life of it’s own. We have evolved from online culture wars to a realm wide network of homesteaders striving for a brighter future for our families, our communities and future generations.
There were many significant improvements over last year. Adding the gravel road was comforting in case of rain, though we did not need to test it this year. Some of the crew built outdoor showers that helped our campers stay cool and refreshed. Our food vendors were 100% local vendors and kept the attendees well-fed throughout the festival. The music, speakers, vendors, games, and workshops all escalated compared to last year, while the addition of the Big Bear himself performing and speaking unmistakably brought us to another level.
We aim only to keep spiraling upward for many years to come.
Onward to Beartaria!
