River Valley Survivalfest 2025
September 11–14, 2025 | Central Illinois
🎟️ Tickets
River Valley Survivalfest is Coming!—and we’re loading up four full days with hands-on classes, great people, and real-world skills to help you live more self-reliantly and confidently outdoors.
We’re talking primitive firemaking, trapping, food preservation, wild edibles, navigation, gear care, and a whole lot more—taught by skilled, down-to-earth instructors and volunteers who know their craft and enjoy passing it on.
🔥 Special Appearances:
We’re proud to welcome Shawn Kelly of Corporal’s Corner for a special meet and greet, and Jason Hunt of Campcraft Outdoors, who will be teaching throughout the weekend. These respected voices in the survival world will be joining the community throughout the weekend.
Want to go even deeper? Jason Hunt will also be teaching his Modern Survival Course during the event—a more structured training opportunity available for an additional $75. (Sign up separately at campcraftoutdoors.com.) #CAMPING PASS IS REQUIRED#
🏕 What You’ll Experience:
Dozens of workshops, demos, and classes
Skill competitions & prizes
Axe throwing & slingshot range
Family-friendly games and group activities
Huge raffle & giveaways (thanks to our awesome sponsors)
Group campfires in the common area
Professional photographer offering edited photo packages
9/11 Tribute honoring past and present heroes, with the Star-Spangled Banner sung by Abigail Johnson
Sunday morning voluntary church service
🛠 Event Amenities:
Access to common area and all activities* included with admission
Clean, safe water filling station for jugs and containers
Potable water and picnic tables in the common area
Portable restrooms & hand-wash stations throughout the site
Shared spaces for gathering, learning, and relaxing
📍 Location: 407 Co Rd 2800 E - Forest City, Illinois
📅 Dates: Thursday, Sept 11 – Sunday, Sept 14, 2025
🎟️ Tickets & Info: rivervalleysurvival.com
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly — All Ages Welcome
Your host, Kevin Johnson (River Valley Survival), and his awesome team of volunteers are ready to help make this an amazing event!
Whether you’re showing up solo or rolling in with the whole crew, SurvivalFest is about learning, connecting, and getting back to what matters. Come out, get your hands dirty, sit around the fire, and be a part of the River Valley Survival community.
*unless otherwise specified
River Valley Survivalfest 2025
September 11–14, 2025 | Central Illinois
🎟️ Tickets
River Valley Survivalfest is Coming!—and we’re loading up four full days with hands-on classes, great people, and real-world skills to help you live more self-reliantly and confidently outdoors.
We’re talking primitive firemaking, trapping, food preservation, wild edibles, navigation, gear care, and a whole lot more—taught by skilled, down-to-earth instructors and volunteers who know their craft and enjoy passing it on.
🔥 Special Appearances:
We’re proud to welcome Shawn Kelly of Corporal’s Corner for a special meet and greet, and Jason Hunt of Campcraft Outdoors, who will be teaching throughout the weekend. These respected voices in the survival world will be joining the community throughout the weekend.
Want to go even deeper? Jason Hunt will also be teaching his Modern Survival Course during the event—a more structured training opportunity available for an additional $75. (Sign up separately at campcraftoutdoors.com.) #CAMPING PASS IS REQUIRED#
🏕 What You’ll Experience:
Dozens of workshops, demos, and classes
Skill competitions & prizes
Axe throwing & slingshot range
Family-friendly games and group activities
Huge raffle & giveaways (thanks to our awesome sponsors)
Group campfires in the common area
Professional photographer offering edited photo packages
9/11 Tribute honoring past and present heroes, with the Star-Spangled Banner sung by Abigail Johnson
Sunday morning voluntary church service
🛠 Event Amenities:
Access to common area and all activities* included with admission
Clean, safe water filling station for jugs and containers
Potable water and picnic tables in the common area
Portable restrooms & hand-wash stations throughout the site
Shared spaces for gathering, learning, and relaxing
📍 Location: 407 Co Rd 2800 E - Forest City, Illinois
📅 Dates: Thursday, Sept 11 – Sunday, Sept 14, 2025
🎟️ Tickets & Info: rivervalleysurvival.com
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly — All Ages Welcome
Your host, Kevin Johnson (River Valley Survival), and his awesome team of volunteers are ready to help make this an amazing event!
Whether you’re showing up solo or rolling in with the whole crew, SurvivalFest is about learning, connecting, and getting back to what matters. Come out, get your hands dirty, sit around the fire, and be a part of the River Valley Survival community.
*unless otherwise specified
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