FAQ

The Zombie Pub Crawl is an annual occurrence in Minneapolis during which thousands of people pretend to be dead and wander the streets, boozing and dancing and carousing and having the time of their lives. Which is kind of ironic when you think about it, considering everyone’s dead. It’s like a cross between Mardi Gras and a George Romero movie.

It began with 150 zombies in Minneapolis in 2005 and has grown every year since, as any good zombie mob does. There are many copycat events around the world, but this is the original.

In 2014 Guinness recognized the ZPC as the "World's Largest Gathering of Zombies."

The Zombie Pub Crawl is located along the shores of the Mississippi River in Northeast Minneapolis, with stages at Hall’s Island (aka “Hell’s Island”) and the historic Grain Belt (er, Brain Belt) brewery complex. Additionally, zombies are encouraged to crawl to the neighboring bars, including Elsie’s, the 1029, and Bunny’s.

Visit the Location section for information on participating bars and directions to the ZPC.

Saturday, October 13, 2018. Door at 3PM, entertainment starts at 4.

There will be several parking lots available in the immediate area.

But seriously: Try to find another way to get to the Zombie Pub Crawl if you can. Ride share, take the bus, ride a bike, carpool, take one of those dumb scooters, whatever. If you have to drive, please please PLEASE: Don't park in the nearby neighborhoods, and DON'T DRIVE HOME DRUNK, ya big dummy. 

Around 25,000.

It was. Before that it was on the West Bank. And before that, it started in Northeast. This year we’re taking it back to where it all began! 

You’ll love Northeast too. You’ll probably love it even more. We promise. We’d cross our hearts, but they stopped beating 14 years ago. Still: Trust us, you’ll love it.

Yeah.

Your friend lied to you. You should reconsider the company you keep.

Nope. Just Minneapolis.

Regular admission to ZPC is $28. VIZ tickets are $80 while they last. Ticket prices will go up in October. So be a fast 28 Days Later zombie, not a slow George Romero zombie, and get yours quick right here.

Looking for the Horde discount? Check out our “Horde Leader” program and get free tickets + drink tokens by turning your friends!

Yes, masks are allowed. But keep in mind you may be asked to remove it at any time by security.

Our security staff has been instructed to only allow weapons that are clearly fake. If you bring realistic-looking weapon props, we can't guarantee that they won't be confiscated at the gate.

Additionally, in light of recent events, this year we're taking the additional measure of prohibiting all gun props, regardless of how "unrealistic" they may look.

Correct. Every year we get several groups who arrive dressed as "zombie hunters," complete with realistic-looking weaponry, and that's just not going to fly this year. So: No guns. Hope you understand.

VIZs (Very Important Zombies) get private viewing areas of the two main stages, private VIZ bathrooms, 2 free drinks, and private, guaranteed entry. Long story short: Free drinks, no lines, and the best seats in the house.

Yes. Make sure the wristband you get says “VIZ” on it!

Yes.

Yes, as long as you have your friend's printed ticket. You must have one ticket per wristband that you are picking up.

You can have it mailed to you. Just choose that option when purchasing your ticket. But it's easier and faster to print it yourself if you can.

Send an email to info@zombiepubcrawl.com from the address you used to buy the tickets, and we'll resend your confirmation email.

Sorry, no. You have to pick it up at Ragstock before the crawl or at Will Call on the day of ZPC.

If you don’t get your wristband early at Ragstock, you can pick it up at Will Call during the event. But you should really go to Ragstock and get it, so you can get a discount on your ZPC supplies.

That’s awesome! Thanks for coming.

The many hotels of downtown Minneapolis are your best bet.

Directions and transportation options to Northeast Minneapolis are available in the Parking and Transportation section.

No. The Zombie Pub Crawl is a 21+ event.

Yes. It’s a pub crawl.

OMG YES SHUT UP.

Only for VIZs.

Proceeds from the crawl go to pay for entertainment, security, city permits, insurance, porta-potties, stages, barricades, staff, and charities. We’ve got national acts, the best local bands, cheap drinks, and thousands of zombies roaming throughout both Twin Cities. If you don’t think it’s worth paying to get all that AND be part of the largest pub crawl on Earth, then stay home.

Yes. We’ve been over this.

Dwitt.

Probably.

Definitely.

No! Seriously. No. That is vandalism. There will be cops present, and if you get caught dumping fake blood on anything, or vandalizing anything, you will face the full punishment of the law.

If you do that, you’ll be arrested. Not kidding.

Ummm… no.

You can have fake blood all over yourself if you like. Just don’t spray it on other people’s stuff. (That includes windows, sidewalks, street signs, and bathrooms.)

Jesus, are you serious? No!

Yes! Remember Zombie Pub Crawl Rule #1: Eat something! There will be many food trucks.

Zombies always tip their bartenders.

Probably. Go to the Vendors page for more info about becoming a ZPC vendor.

Cool! We have our very own zombie makeup salon: The Salon of the Dead, and we’re now accepting applications. Apply to the Salon of the Dead using our Vendor signup form.

That’s not a question.

I know this will come as a shock, but you are not the first person to think of this. It happens, literally, every year. But you know what? Go for it! ZPC is all about living your best afterlife.

You better your rotten bottom there is. The winner gets free VIZ ticket FOR LIFE. People go all out for this thing, so even if you don’t enter, you should really come check it out.

Duh.

“What do we want?
Brains!
When do we want ‘em?
BRAAAAAINS!!!!!”

Yeah.

Ok, email us through the form on the Contact page and we’ll do our best to respond.