RuneFest is the name of the annual real-world convention for RuneScape and Old School RuneScape players. It usually takes place in the latter half of each year at a location in the UK, and features a variety of different activities for players to participate in, including learning about and experiencing upcoming content.
The event is organised and attended by Jagex, and some panel content is also streamed live on the official RuneScape Twitch channel.
The first indication that the concept of a "RuneFest" was under development was on 18 March 2010, when Jagex registered the domain name RuneFest.com.[1]
On 24 March, an interview with Mark Gerhard - the CEO of Jagex at the time - was released on the RuneScape YouTube channel. At two seconds into the video, the words "RuneFest 2010" were visible on a whiteboard behind Mods Paul M and Mark G, leading to speculation that Jagex was planning a RuneScape-related real-world event. A month later, Mark was asked about RuneFest several times in his Clan Chat to which he replied:
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Aah RuneFest, seems our worst kept secret so far. We are planning a real world event for the players currently code named RuneFest. I cant give too much away otherwise the team will be beat me with my own shoes But I suppose I can say that I'm really excited about meeting the player(s). As are the rest of the Jagex family. Take care and hopefully see you all soon Irl.
Runescape nation was the project name for RuneFest. No RuneFest will go international afterwards, the 1st will be in England. Yeah it will go on tour :) I cant say too much about RuneFest though as the will club be [sic] to death with my own shoes if I do :) There will be official coms on RuneFest to follow shortly I'm sure
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On 29 March, Jagex filed trademark applications for "RuneFest", "Jagex Nation", and "RuneScape Nation".[2][3][4]
The website for RuneFest 2010 was launched on 24 April. Tickets went on sale on 30 April to those who had pre-registered. On 9 July, Jagex refunded those who had bought tickets and instead decided to cover the costs of the event themselves. RuneFest events have continued to be held every year since 2010 apart from 2012, at multiple locations in the UK including Tobacco Dock and Battersea Evolution in London, and Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre in Farnborough.
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