I'm starting HomelabFest (in St. Louis, Sep 2027)

# I'm starting HomelabFest (in St. Louis, Sep 2027) Source: [https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/homelabfest-announcement/](https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/homelabfest-announcement/) I've been working on my homelab for years, and I enjoy sharing what I learn through this blog and my YouTube channel\. [](https://www.homelabfest.org/)Over the past few years, I realized the homelab community \(which isn't really a defined thing—that's okay\) hasn't had its own gathering, the way makers, software engineers, embedded developers, and HPC professionals do\. There are many events that have crossover into the homelab realm, but nothing focused on energy\-efficient servers, privacy\-respecting self\-hosted software, keeping old hardware useful, or cable management and rackmounting on a budget\. The space has grown tremendously since 2020, and I think the time is ripe for an in\-person event focused on this hobby I enjoy\. ## HomelabFest So I'm starting[HomelabFest](https://www.homelabfest.org/)\. It will run from September 12\-14 2027, in my home town, St\. Louis[1](https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/homelabfest-announcement/#fn:1)\. I'm inviting*all*the[homelab content creators](https://www.homelabfest.org/creators/)I know; some are up on the site already: [](https://www.homelabfest.org/creators/)I'm also trying to get some of the best homelab and self\-hosting companies to join us and show off what they add to the community\. Since homelabbers range from RF enthusiasts to networking pros to CAD designers, and everything in between, there are a number of areas I hope to fill in over the next year: - 3D Printing / makers - Networking - Rack systems and accessories \(especially mini racks\!\) - Servers and mini PCs - Self\-hosted software - etc\. Whether you're running an old laptop as your everything\-server, or you have a 42U rack running HPC applications, I think there'll be something for you to see\. And if you have a project, rack, or build you'd like to show off, I have community tables available pretty much at cost\. Check out the[Sponsors page](https://www.homelabfest.org/sponsors/)for details\. But mainly, I want to see*you*, members of the homelab community\. ## Early Bird Registration When I asked people about planning an event, I was told two things: 1. Don't do it—you'll go insane[2](https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/homelabfest-announcement/#fn:2)\. 2. Don't go into massive debt planning it\. That's why I'd like to thank the sponsors who are keeping me out of debt[3](https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/homelabfest-announcement/#fn:3), and everyone who registers to attend\. All the info's up on[HomelabFest\.org](https://www.homelabfest.org/), and I just opened[online registration](https://tickets.homelabfest.org/events/homelabfestllc/2420128)\. There are 250 'Super Early Bird' tickets available for $100, but those will go away in a couple weeks\. Register and I'll see you at HomelabFest\!