Break out your bell-bottoms, dust off your tie-dye, and get ready to spread some peace, love, and good vibes! OurStock is celebrating its 20th anniversary in the Virtual World There.com, and the Hippie Islands community is inviting everyone to join the weeklong celebration from November 1–7, 2026!

Find yourself surrounded by far-out friends, and the sounds of groovy tunes. Hop in your buggy, let your hair down, and cruise into a week filled with music, trivia, buggy bashes, bingo, cards, races, social gatherings, and plenty of psychedelic fun.

Whether you’re an original flower child or a newcomer looking to experience the magic, OurStock is all about bringing the community together, celebrating friendships, and keeping the spirit of peace and love alive.

20 Years of Peace, Love & OurStock

OurStock has a colorful history that stretches all the way back to 2006, during the early days of There.

Longtime members may remember ThereStock, a company-sponsored hippie-themed celebration that inspired the creation of a community-run tradition. Back then, a spirited debate arose over altering the official There.com logo during the event. The company maintained that its logo could not be altered in this way, leading to some lively discussions in the old community Forums.

Rather than let the disagreement dampen their enthusiasm, a group of determined Thereians decided to do their own thing. And just like that, OurStock was born!

What began as a community-driven alternative grew into a beloved annual tradition. Twenty years later, OurStock continues to bring Thereians together through music, creativity, friendship, and a shared appreciation for the free-spirited hippie lifestyle.

Through it all, the heart of OurStock has remained the same: a celebration created by the community, for the community.

Hippie Islands: A Groovy Place to Call Home

Every great gathering needs a place to call home, and there’s no better setting for OurStock than the legendary Hippie Islands Neighborhood.

Founded by Zip in December 2005, Hippie Islands is one of There’s oldest and most enduring Neighborhood communities. Its journey began on Comet Island, where a small group of like-minded Thereians created a colorful little haven of their own.

On December 31, 2005, the community packed up its virtual belongings and relocated to an island northeast of Kansas Island. There, Hippie Islands continued to grow and flourish until March 2009, when the community purchased a private island off the coast of Aurora.

The island remained their home until the closure of There.com in March 2010. But you can’t keep a good hippie down!

When the Virtual World reopened in 2012, the Hippie Islands community returned, reclaimed its beloved island, and brought its groovy gathering place back to life.

Created by hippies, for hippies, Hippie Islands has always been more than just a Neighborhood. It’s a place where friendships have lasted decades, creativity runs wild, and the spirit of community continues to thrive.

Now, more than two decades after its founding, Hippie Islands is rolling out the welcome mat once again as headquarters for the 20th anniversary of OurStock!

Calling All Happy Campers! The OurStock Campout Starts NOW!

Why wait until November to get the good vibes flowing?

Although the official OurStock festivities begin November 1st, the Hippie Islands community is inviting everyone to arrive early and set up camp!

Teleport to Hippie Islands and find yourself a spot outside the Neighborhood to drop a PortaZone (PAZ). Create your own little hippie hideaway and decorate it with all the far-out furnishings you can find.

Think colorful tapestries, peace signs, flower power, funky furniture, and anything else that brings out your inner flower child. Search the Auctions for groovy decorations and let your imagination run wild.

Whether you create a cozy campsite for two or a psychedelic paradise for all your friends, everyone is welcome to participate in the OurStock campout.

So, pack your virtual backpack, grab your favorite tie-dye, and come hang out with your fellow Thereians. The more colorful the campground, the better!

Far-Out Fashions & Groovy New Rides

No hippie celebration would be complete without some seriously groovy threads and wheels!

Our talented There Designers have been busy creating special items for the 20th anniversary festivities.

If you’re looking to cruise around the island in style, ZachC has created a special 20th Anniversary buggy, and kortt has designed a colorful Bacio to add even more flower power to the festivities.

Whether you’re dressing up for a psychedelic party or taking a leisurely cruise with your friends, there’s no shortage of ways to show off your OurStock spirit.

Calling All Quest Creators!

Have a far-out idea for a hippie-themed Quest? The OurStock organizers would love for you to share it with the community!

A special Quest Lot has been reserved inside the Hippie Islands Neighborhood for members who would like to contribute their own Quest. Teleport to the Ourstock 2026 QUESTS Lot and drop your first quest clue for fellow Thereians to discover and enjoy during the celebration.

From flower-powered adventures to groovy scavenger hunts, this is a wonderful opportunity to share your creativity and add something special to the anniversary festivities.

Seven Days of Music, Friendship & Far-Out Fun!

From November 1st through November 7th, Hippie Islands will come alive with a week of community-hosted activities.

Get ready for groovy music, music trivia, bingo, buggy bumping bashes, card games, races, social gatherings, and plenty of opportunities to kick back and enjoy the company of your fellow Thereians.

Want to get involved and host something of your own? The organizers are welcoming members who would like to contribute activities to the celebration. Contact kortt, Zip, or susanszy if you’re interested in hosting an OurStock event. As a special thank-you, Event Hosts will receive a gift for helping make this milestone anniversary unforgettable! The one-of-a-kind Host gift is a unique Ourstock trophy that you can place on display in your virtual home.

To find scheduled activities in the There Events Calendar, search using the keyword OURSTOCK.

Come Together, Right Now, at OurStock!

Twenty years of OurStock means twenty years of memories, friendships, laughter, creativity, and community spirit. What started as a small act of independence has blossomed into a cherished There tradition that continues to bring members together year after year.

This November, we’re celebrating not only the music, the fashion, and the fun, but also the dedicated Thereians who have kept the OurStock tradition alive for two decades.

So, throw on your favorite tie-dye, slip into your bell-bottoms, hop in your buggy, and follow the good vibes to Hippie Islands.

OurStock 20th Anniversary
When: November 1–7, 2026
Where: Hippie Islands Neighborhood
Event Keyword: OURSTOCK
PAZ Camping: Open now!
Event Organizers: Zip, kortt, and susanszy

Here’s to 20 years of peace, love, and groovy good times in There!