Last Rites

Howdy, y'all! Last Rites is excited to be returning to Wasteland Weekend, and here's a rundown of everything we've got going on:

DAILY:
CONGREGATION OF BLESSED BEASTS CHAPEL

The Congregation of Blessed Beasts Chapel is devoted to the memory of departed pets — "all critters great and small." If your animal companion had entered the gates of Valhalla, we welcome you to our chapel for a moment of peace and reflection. Feel free to bring a photo, note, or memento to add to our walls and shrines, or just enjoy the shade and quiet. We'll be open most of the time throughout the event, especially during the daytime, and all are welcome.

10th Annual FEED THE ANIMALS Donation Drive

This is the 10th year we're collecting donations for the California City Animal Shelter! Needed items include dog and cat food, pet-safe cleaning products, kennel-safe toys, medical products, and linens. Monetary donations should be made through the California City Animal Outreach Foundation's website, where you can also find their wish list for specific items.

FRIDAY:

Quick Draw Contest

Think you're the fastest gun in the wild wastes? Compete for the title in the streets of Last Rites, Friday at high noon. Bring your own holster if you've got one, or borrow one of ours.

Midnight Howl

Finally, join the Congregation of Blessed Beasts on Friday at midnight for our annual communal ceremony of feral self-expression! Howl your joy, your rage, and your sorrow alongside your fellow stays. All breeds are welcome.

You can find Last Rites at number 52 on Thunder Road. Happy trails, and we'll see y'all soon!

We're thinking of our chapel tonight as El Día de Mu***os begins; this first night specifically honors our departed pets! Wishing you all a peaceful night of celebration and remembrance 🐾🧡🕯

Thank you all for making Last Rites' 5th year in the Wasteland an amazing one!

Thanks to everyone who visited our Congregation of Blessed Beasts pet memorial chapel and who left an offering there, and to everyone who attended our Midnight Howl ceremony.

The 9th annual Feed the Animals donation drive was a huge success and the folks at the California City Animal Shelter were extremely grateful for your generous donations.

Hosting the Quick Draw competition in collaboration with Outpost 364 was a ton of fun. Thank you to all of the competitors and congratulations to 2 Dogs on his victory!

Our little corner of The Fringe was truly magical, so we also want to shout out the best neighbors ever — Rustorationists/OXSys and The Troop! Also The Boneyard Buzzards, we love you even though you sued us.

Happy trails to you, 'til we meet again!

We're so excited to return to Wasteland Weekend next week! Here's a rundown of everything we have planned for y'all for 2025:

The Congregation of Blessed Beasts chapel is devoted to the memory of departed pets — "all critters great and small." If your animal companion had entered the gates of Valhalla, we welcome you to our chapel for a moment of peace and reflection. Feel free to bring a photo, note, or memento to add to our walls and shrines, or just enjoy the shade and quiet. We'll be open most of the time throughout the event, especially during the daytime, and all are welcome.

The chapel is also home to the FEED THE ANIMALS Donation Drive, collecting donations for the California City Animal Shelter. We're collecting dog and cat food, pet-safe cleaning products, kennel-safe toys, medical products, and linens. Monetary donations should be made through the California City Animal Outreach Foundation's website, where you can also find their wish list for specific items.

On Friday, we're hosting a Quick Draw Contest! Think you're the fastest gun in the wild wastes? Compete for the title in the streets of Last Rites, Friday at high noon. Bring your own holster if you've got one, or borrow one of ours.

Finally, join the Congregation of Blessed Beasts on Friday at midnight for our annual Midnight Howl — a communal ceremony of feral self-expression! Howl your joy, your rage, and your sorrow alongside your fellow stays. All breeds are welcome.

You can find Last Rites at number 59 on Thunder Road in The Fringe. Happy trails, and we'll see y'all soon!

The Last Rites crew of '24! Thank you Ryan Speth for this incredible large format photo! Wasteland Weekend was great this year, and having this photo taken was definitely a highlight for us.

Here's a roundup of all the fun events and activities we've got planned at this year's Wasteland Weekend! Excited to see y'all out there real soon 🤠

Offerings by the most rootin' and tootin' Last Rites!

LAST RITES invites you to the 7th Annual FEED THE ANIMALS Donation Drive (formerly known as the Dinki-Drive) benefitting the California City Animal Shelter!

Each person to donate will receive a bottle cap as thanks for your contribution!

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WHERE:

The Chapel at LAST RITES ( #85 on Thunder Road in The Fringe). Put your donations in the giant Dinki-Di can and claim your exclusive bottle cap!

WHEN:

Donations accepted whenever our camp is open (usually daylight hours). Last call at 8am Sunday.

For more information check out the event page: 7th Annual FEED THE ANIMALS Donation Drive — WW2023

Thank you all for your support!

Join the Congregation of Blessed Beasts for a communal ceremony of feral self-expression!
Howl your joy, your rage, and your sorrow alongside your fellow strays. All breeds are welcome.
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This will be a very brief ceremony, so be sure to arrive on time - we will begin promptly at midnight.
TIME: Midnight on Friday night.
LOCATION: The Chapel at Last Rites. #85 on Thunder Road in The Fringe.

RSVP here: Midnight Howl at Last Rites — WW2023