Theme

The theme for 2024 is “Cosmic Critter Carnival.”

Past themes:

  • 1999: “Countdown to Armageddon”
  • 2000: “Pyropolis”
  • 2001: “Home on the Strange”
  • 2002: “Down the Rabbit Hole”
  • 2003: “Dreams of Chromatic Distraction
  • 2004: “Glitter Monkey Rodeo”
  • 2005: “Innergalactic Circus”
  • 2006: “Fall from Grace”
  • 2007: “Symphony of Construction” (See the 2007 Survival Guide here.)
  • 2008: “Dr Tiki’s Combustible Medicine Show” (See the 2008 Survival Guide here.)
  • 2009: “Freakalicious Safari” (See the 2009 Survival Guide here.)
  • 2010: “Post Apocalyptic Prom” (See the 2010 Survival Guide here.)
  • 2011: “Bad Idea” (See the 2011 Survival Guide here.)
  • 2012: “Freaky Deeky Time Machine” (See the 2012 Survival Guide here.)
  • 2013: “The Bandersnatch Boobytrap” (See the 2013 Survival Guide here.)
  • 2014: “By Lurko’s Beard” (See the 2014 Survival Guide here.)
  • 2015: “The Wizards of Odd” (See the 2015 Survival Guide here.)
  • 2016: “No” (See the 2016 Survival Guide here. Or hear it here.)
  • 2017: “Unicorns vs Rainbows: The Reckoning” (See the 2017 Survival Guide here. Or hear it here.)
  • 2018: “Return of the Shadows: 20 Years of Light and Dark” (See the 2018 Survival Guide here. Or hear it here.)
  • 2019: “Sisyphean Celebration” (See the 2019 Survival Guide here. Or hear it here.)
  • 2022: “The Sacred and the Propane” (See the 2022 Survival Guide here. Or hear it here.)
  • 2023: “Demolition Disco Derby” (See the 2023 Survival Guide here.)