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Contact: Carla Gericke
Chairwoman, Free State Project
Website: PorcFest.com
PorcFest XXII: “Taste the Revolution” at the 2025 Porcupine Freedom Festival in New Hampshire
Lancaster, NH – June 5, 2025 – The Free State Project, a groundbreaking movement to build a libertarian stronghold in New Hampshire, is thrilled to announce PorcFest XXII, the 22nd annual Porcupine Freedom Festival, taking place June 16–22, 2025 at the legendary Roger’s Campground in Lancaster, NH.
This year’s theme, “Taste the Revolution,” invites thousands of attendees to experience the radical flavors of liberty through bold conversation, hands-on learning, and a festival atmosphere like no other. With a reputation as the largest and liveliest liberty event in the world, PorcFest is where the “Live Free or Die” ethos isn’t just a motto—it’s a lifestyle.
A Living Marketplace of Liberty
More than a festival, PorcFest is a weeklong, open-air experiment in decentralized living. Picture a campground turned micro-nation: no central authority, no gatekeeping, just voluntary interactions, vendor villages, spontaneous debates, renegade talks, and family fun.
Attendees create their own experience—from fire pit philosophy to barter booths, crypto workshops to goat yoga, and yes, even the beloved One Pot Cook-Off, back by popular demand on Thursday night.
Ross Ulbricht: From Prisoner to Pioneer
In a momentous homecoming for the liberty movement, Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road and a pivotal early adopter of Bitcoin, will attend PorcFest after his January 2025 presidential pardon by Donald J. Trump.
Ross will attend PorcFest alongside his wife, Caroline, and his tireless advocate and mother, Lyn Ulbricht. Their presence marks a full-circle moment: The Free State Project helped launch the “Free Ross” campaign in 2015, using New Hampshire’s First-in-the-Nation status to push his case into the national spotlight.
“Our perseverance paid off,” said Carla Gericke, FSP Chairwoman. “Ross’s freedom proves what decentralized, grassroots activism can achieve. We fought for justice—and we won. Now we celebrate.”
2025 Speakers & Special Guests
This year’s speaker lineup is stacked with liberty legends and forward-thinkers:
- Ross Ulbricht – Silk Road founder, Bitcoin pioneer, justice warrior
- Connor Boyack – Author of the Tuttle Twins and policy reformer
- Joel Salatin – Regenerative farming icon and food freedom advocate
- Angela McArdle – Former LNC Chair, free speech activist
- David Friedman – Economist and author of The Machinery of Freedom
- Corey DeAngelis – National school choice champion
- Scott Horton – Antiwar journalist and Libertarian Institute director
- Jason Sorens, Eric Brakey, and Carla Gericke of the Free State Project
DIY Hubs, Kid-Friendly Zones, and One Heck of a Community
PorcFest’s famous “Hubs” empower attendees to host talks, start debates, or build whatever freedom-centric experience they want. Expect live music, crypto meetups, art installations, permaculture demos, nightly bonfires, and a bustling Agora Marketplace powered by barter and Bitcoin (and filthy FRNs).
Families are welcome! The PorcuPints Kids Program features everything from a petting zoo to a mock trial run entirely by young liberty lovers. And for those with a taste for competition, the One Pot Cook-Off returns—bring your appetite and your vote.
Join the Revolution
Tickets for PorcFest XXII are on sale now at PorcFest.com. Previous years have sold out, so grab your camping gear, prep your favorite liberty memes, and join thousands of freedom lovers for the ultimate celebration of voluntaryism in action.
About the Free State Project
The Free State Project is a mass migration of liberty-minded people to New Hampshire to build a freer future. With over 7,000 movers already on the ground and thousands more on the way, the FSP is building a thriving community grounded in individual rights, personal responsibility, and decentralized solutions.
Ross will be attending PorcFest!!! 🙂 Grab your tickets today!
Just got back from a lunch with Ross, his wife, Caroline, and of course, Lyn Ulbricht, the bestest mom in the world. They will all be at PorcFest is a few short weeks.
I joined Ross Connolly 10:30-11am on Vermont Viewpoint: “Carla Gericke, President Emeritus of the Free State Project and former citizen of South Africa, informs listeners about the political instability in South Africa and the controversy between the Trump Administration and the South African leadership.” Listen now… it’s the last 25 minutes of the show.
My friend Jeffrey Tucker of Brownstone posted this on X:
I too feel empathy for Elon, but also, I have been warning mad dreamers about the trap of the Hell Mouth of DC, the Corrupt Capitol, for decades. I rightly gave up on reforming that sinking ship almost 20 years ago. Instead, I have thrown in my lot and life with the Free State of New Hampshire, the best option left for people who value the American spirit of:
Free speech
Color-blind equality
Meritocracy
Hard work
Individual responsibility
Here in New Hampshire, we have been quietly building our libertarian homeland. A place to seek refuge, yes, but mostly a place to come build the coolest future you can imagine.
We have it all: coastline and mountains, a deep sea port and an international border. We have quaint New England towns, mill buildings, and lakes. We have pristine Nature, and Nuclear. We have legalized flying cars and, last week, the world’s first Bitcoin Reserve Fund.
Article 10 of the NH Constitution enshrines the Right of Revolution. I have been pushing for peaceful secession for years, even introducing bills to this effect. If DC cannot be reformed (and I contend it cannot), then we have a duty to do better.
The Free State of New Hampshire is the answer.
As more people discover what Elon learned the hard way–the federal government is TOO IMMORAL and CORRUPT to fix, there are too many people on the take–we here in the Granite Gulch await you.
Come check us out: Our biggest party–a weeklong family-friendly camping experience (there are hotels around too)–where thousands gather, is coming up in June. Get your tixs today: porcfest (dot) com.
Live free or die; live free and thrive!
