Peace, Love & 20 Years of OurStock!
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!
Ourstock Oobie Antics Event
Photo Credit: Robert Rodrigues
Are you ready for a fun and challenging Ourstock event silly enough to give you the giggles? You’ll need an Ourstock Oobie prop to wear and a whole lot of determination and patience to win this game. The shenanigans begin Thursday, November 17th at 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST.
Once you’ve got your bear suit on, enter the red elevator that will take you up to the platform. Step out onto the rickety platform and gain your balance. You must successfully walk, run and jump over the obstacles stacked along the narrow pathway. Watch out for the bubble trap in the middle…you’ll never escape! You must complete your journey over the beam and through the obstacles all the way to the chair on the bell tower in order to be included in the dice roll. Avies are not allowed to save spots to teleport back to if they fall off. You will be disqualified if you cheat. You must start over at the elevator entrance if you lose your balance. You can attempt the crossing as many times as you like during the duration of the event. Pushing, shoving and jumping are all allowed as it is every BEAR for himself!
The prize for first and second place is $13,500 Tbux or a special 2016 Ourstock ZMW buggy. First place gets to choose the Tbux or vehicle prize. Sign up early to get to the event as there will be a lot of avies dressed up like bears pushing and shoving their way to first place.
10th Anniversary Ourstock Festival
Image Credit: pHluid13
Grab your bell bottom pants and groovy glasses because Ourstock in There.com is in full swing! The hippies have taken over and it’s all about peace, love and granola. Don’t miss out on the 10th anniversary of the Ourstock festival in There.com going on until November 20th. Events are being added daily so search Ourstock on the Activities page to find the next event.
Photo Credit: Mimi Beckton Facebook
Photo Credit: Robert Rodrigues Facebook
The next upcoming event for the festival is Ourstock BINGO to be held on November 14th at 6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST and hosted by PrincessPebbie.
The 10th annual Ourstock event is being hosted on Hippie Islands. Pitch your tent on the outskirts of the Islands and hang out for the next week and enjoy the festival with new friends and neighbors. You can grab a PAZ from the Shop to set up camp.
Celebrate Ourstock in There!
It’s that time of year again where Hippies gather to celebrate good music and good people at Ourstock! The annual festival held at Hippie Islands runs through Sunday, November 23rd.
Hippie Island invites the community to drop PAZes around the neighborhood and get in touch with their groovy side. All fun, festive and creative builds are welcome. There is quite the collection of around twenty-five eclectic PAZes surrounding the hood already. So, grab a PAZ, some fun decorations and join the party!
There are tons of fun events scheduled during Ourstock. Check the Activities Page for a longer list of events. There will be live performances, dancing, scavenger hunts, BINGO, Groovy Bug racing, Oobie the Ourstock bare foot races, quests and other exciting events. Here’s a quick peek at what is happening this Friday!
Ourstock Cannon Ball Run hosted by mademoisellefifi
Description: Get down and crazy at the Ourstock Cannon Ball Run!
Time: Friday, Nov. 14th at 1:00 PM PST
Club99 Rocks the OurStock Stage hosted by Zip
Description: Club99 kicks off the OurStock Festival with some groovy tunes. Put your dancing shoes on for a night of fun & entertainment. Hope to see you there! Let’s Party! Peace, love and music!
Time: Friday, Nov. 14th at 4:00 PM PST
CCR Grrrooovy Race 1 hosted by ccr_Gina
Description: Celebrate Ourstock the groovy way with your Hippy Groovy Buggy and some cool tunes!
Time: Friday, Nov. 14th at 5:00 PM PST
Ourstock runs till Sunday, November 23rd. There’s plenty of groovy events happening over the next several days. Check the Activities Page for more Ourstock Events. Peace, love and music!
