FAQ

Tickets

When will tickets go on sale?
Tuesday, May 3rd.
Tickets cost $40 for Sat-Sun; $70 for all three days (includes PreCamp).

Can I get a refund?
We allow refunds until May 15th. Use the edit link provided to you in the confirmation email for your ticket to request the refund. If for some reason you don’t have the email, contact us and we can issue the refund.
Due to limitations with the ticketing system, we cannot issue partial refunds if you purchased more than one ticket in a transaction. We can only issue refunds of the full purchased amount.

Can I transfer/sell my ticket to someone else?
Yes. Use the edit link provided to you in the confirmation email for your ticket to change the name and registration details. Then settle up with the person regarding payment.
We can’t assist you with the transfer unless you wish to get a refund before May 15th.

Do I need to bring a confirmation of my ticket to registration?
Registration information is not required. We’ll locate your entrance badge based on your name.

Will you sell tickets at the door?
No, we don’t sell tickets onsite for PreCamp or WordCamp.

What does the ticket price include?
The regular WordCamp 2-day ticket includes entrance to all sessions on Saturday and Sunday, lunch, parking, entrance to the After Party, and a very cool T-shirt!


Other Questions

What is WordCamp?
Head on over to our Why WordCamp? page for details.

When is WordCamp?
PreCamp is June 3rd
WordCamp is June 4th-5th

What is PreCamp: Beginner’s Day?
PreCamp is a special session (and a a different ticket option) offered on Friday, June 3. It’s meant for those new to WordPress. By the end of the day you’ll have set up a working site on WordPress and learned key terminology. You’ll be ready for the Saturday and Sunday WordCamp sessions.

Where do I park?
You may park in lots P20-P23, located on Founders Drive off of W.T. Weaver Blvd. Check the location page for a parking map.

What should I bring?
Bring your fully-charged laptop or tablet, or a notepad to take notes.
PreCamp attendees must bring a laptop as you will be setting up a WordPress site.
You’ll need admin access to your laptop so you can sign on to UNCA’s free Wi-Fi network.
And, don’t forget your business cards to share with all the people you’ll be meeting!

What should I wear?
WordCamps are casual conferences so wear whatever you are comfortable in. You might want to bring a light jacket if you get cold inside buildings.

What is the Happiness Bar?
WordCamps are known for our commitment to community and the Happiness Bar is where you can go to get free WordPress advice and support. Bring your laptop and hook up with the Happiness Bar volunteers to brainstorm any issue you might be having, or simply go chat with knowledgeable WordPressers and get to know some new pals!

Is there going to be food for special dietary needs?
The UNCA dining hall will offer a variety of options for those with dietary restrictions.

I’m traveling from out of town. Where should I stay?
Most attendees last year found accommodations on their own, and so we opted not to reserve hotel blocks this year. Please view the Location & Lodging page for a couple suggestions. By and large, rates are lower if you stay a few miles outside of downtown.