Bufest 2025
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A three day two night camp out with Bujinkan training in cabins with bunk beds. Bujinkan training is mostly indoors in the large, remodeled cafeteria building. Most meals are included. Training begins Friday September 5th 2025 at 5PM and closes Sunday September 7th 2025 at noon. We travel to Fire and Ale restaurant Friday evening after training. (self pay)
Bring blanket, pillow or sleeping bag, training gear and gi, water and money for food Fri eve, money for instructor merch sales, outdoor warm camo type gear for night training Saturday after bonfire. Bring marshmallow and blow gun for the annual contest near bonfire. The stay puffed marshmallow man should be given to the current champion. Ice will be available. Cell phone service may be spotty. There is a gas station nearby for supplies or access to food, phone etc.
Timely discount for those attending all 3 days. Price is the same with or without meals or other amenities.
No discounts for 1 or 2 says only.
$230 if paid / received by July 12th.
$250 if paid / received by August 1st
$275 at the door
Themed t-shirt (Bufest 2025 Year of the Snake) is included for those paying all 3 days by August 1st. If you want to order a shirt you must order and pay by August 1st. $25 for men's Size S thru L, $30 Size XL XXL XXXL. only pre-ordered shirts will be available at the event. (No shipping or extra shirts available, sorry)
Prices for event:
Friday only $100 with or without meal or camping (no Friday dinner meal) eat at your cost at Fire and Ale Fri night if you choose, Fri camping included. Breakfast Saturday included, must leave before training on Saturday, 9AM.
Saturday only $175 with or without meals i.e. breakfast and lunch at cafeteria and Cookout at lake area included, camping included.
UHJldGVuZDEgfCB5YWhvbyAhIGNvbQ==. Breakfast Sunday morning included, must leave before training 9AM Sunday.
Sunday only $100 with or without breakfast or cookout or camping. Breakfast Sunday, Sat night camping and cookout included. Must arrive after 7pm Saturday or can come Sunday morning.
Friday and Saturday only $275 (same cost as all days)
Saturday and Sunday only $275 (same cost as all days)
Vegan meals available if you email Angie UHJldGVuZDEgfCB5YWhvbyAhIGNvbQ==
Camping cabins must be assigned. (see Angie)
Training schedule will be available Friday September 5th. No live blades or alcohol. Ask instructor before taking photos or videos. Photos or videos of training may be posted on Ninja Club or other Bujinkan groups on Facebook unless otherwise requested.
Send payments using
1. Zelle (available at most banks) to UHJldGVuZDEgfCB5YWhvbyAhIGNvbQ==
Please also email be separately to order a t-shirt and to let me know you paid using Zelle and who the payment is for.
2. Use a check and mail to: Angie Smith, 47 Stonebrook Drive, Highland, IL 62249
Please list Bufest and name of person attending on the check or with a note. (last day to receive checks, Sept 1st, pay at door after)
3. Pay cash or checks at the door. NO CREDIT CARDS sorry
Theme Instructors for 2025:
Jeff Christian
Roy Wilkinson
Other 15th dans available 2025
Jeff Walker
Karl Koch
Hosts and assisting instructors:
Michael Jones
Scott Russell
Angie Smith
Bring blanket, pillow or sleeping bag, training gear and gi, water and money for food Fri eve, money for instructor merch sales, outdoor warm camo type gear for night training Saturday after bonfire. Bring marshmallow and blow gun for the annual contest near bonfire. The stay puffed marshmallow man should be given to the current champion. Ice will be available. Cell phone service may be spotty. There is a gas station nearby for supplies or access to food, phone etc.
Timely discount for those attending all 3 days. Price is the same with or without meals or other amenities.
No discounts for 1 or 2 says only.
$230 if paid / received by July 12th.
$250 if paid / received by August 1st
$275 at the door
Themed t-shirt (Bufest 2025 Year of the Snake) is included for those paying all 3 days by August 1st. If you want to order a shirt you must order and pay by August 1st. $25 for men's Size S thru L, $30 Size XL XXL XXXL. only pre-ordered shirts will be available at the event. (No shipping or extra shirts available, sorry)
Prices for event:
Friday only $100 with or without meal or camping (no Friday dinner meal) eat at your cost at Fire and Ale Fri night if you choose, Fri camping included. Breakfast Saturday included, must leave before training on Saturday, 9AM.
Saturday only $175 with or without meals i.e. breakfast and lunch at cafeteria and Cookout at lake area included, camping included.
UHJldGVuZDEgfCB5YWhvbyAhIGNvbQ==. Breakfast Sunday morning included, must leave before training 9AM Sunday.
Sunday only $100 with or without breakfast or cookout or camping. Breakfast Sunday, Sat night camping and cookout included. Must arrive after 7pm Saturday or can come Sunday morning.
Friday and Saturday only $275 (same cost as all days)
Saturday and Sunday only $275 (same cost as all days)
Vegan meals available if you email Angie UHJldGVuZDEgfCB5YWhvbyAhIGNvbQ==
Camping cabins must be assigned. (see Angie)
Training schedule will be available Friday September 5th. No live blades or alcohol. Ask instructor before taking photos or videos. Photos or videos of training may be posted on Ninja Club or other Bujinkan groups on Facebook unless otherwise requested.
Send payments using
1. Zelle (available at most banks) to UHJldGVuZDEgfCB5YWhvbyAhIGNvbQ==
Please also email be separately to order a t-shirt and to let me know you paid using Zelle and who the payment is for.
2. Use a check and mail to: Angie Smith, 47 Stonebrook Drive, Highland, IL 62249
Please list Bufest and name of person attending on the check or with a note. (last day to receive checks, Sept 1st, pay at door after)
3. Pay cash or checks at the door. NO CREDIT CARDS sorry
Theme Instructors for 2025:
Jeff Christian
Roy Wilkinson
Other 15th dans available 2025
Jeff Walker
Karl Koch
Hosts and assisting instructors:
Michael Jones
Scott Russell
Angie Smith
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