Dá uma boleia ao HitchFest!
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  • Lousada, Portugal

Dá uma boleia ao HitchFest!

With your support, this festival will go beyond utopia and create a space-time of how the world can look like!

  • 4561

    raised

    101% of 4 500€

    84 backers

  • 22/07/2019

    Expired on

  • Completed

    This project has been successfully funded

With your support, this festival will go beyond utopia and create a space-time of how the world can look like!

Thumbs up!

The HitchFest is a gathering around travel, ecology, activism, art and self-discovery.

From July 31st to August 4th, we drop our backpacks by the Sousa River, in Lousada. We go beyond utopia and create a space-time of how the world can be like. We share experiences and knowledge collected on the road. We learn to discover ourselves, to trust life and to act to transform the world.

It is a place where we all have the freedom to participate. With our time, our knowledge, our energy, our money.

We overflow with enthusiasm and talent to co-create, for the second time, a magical event. What is missing: a little financial push! If everyone gives a little bit of what they have, we will make it happen.

By participating in this crowdfunding you are also already ensuring your entrance in the festival! Waiting for you at the HitchFest you'll have a deep thank you, a welcome hug - and a reward :)

If you want to support us but you can not come to the festival, all good, you will receive our our big thanks and your reward at home!

At the HitchFest there are no tickets. The entrance is by an open and conscious donation. This allows everyone to participate, regardless the size of their wallet, and holds us all responsible for the beautiful event we co-created. It’s a small ride on the road for a more just, conscious and supportive world.

Zona de chill out

About the author

The HitchFest was born from a dream of four young passionate travelers, who did not even know each other.

With a network of enthousiastic people, we have voluntarily created an original and unique festival in Portugal and in the world.

The first edition was in August of 2017 in Marco de Canaveses. During those days, a thousand people passed by, coming from 45 different countries, and magical connections were made. This summer, with everyone’s help, the dream will again become reality!

Jam entre viajantes e grupo de música tradicional local

Budget and due dates

Praparation meeting: 2 - 7 june

Logistics and setting up: all july

Hitchfest 2019: july 31st - august 4

Disassembling and evaluation: 5 - 7 august

At the HitchFest we love to make partnerships to gather the resources that make the festival possible. Make lots out of little, re-use and recycle materials. This crowdfunding is essential to help us cover all those (estimated) costs that with can't avoid:

Communication materials - 80

Food for volunteers, artists and all those who give their gifts and time to the HitchFest - 850

Transports (those movements we can't do hitchhiking ;) ) - 550

Materials for workshops - 500

Building materials and tools - 750

Structures (stages, domes, tents) - 550

Electricity, light and sound - 350

PPL crowdfunding comissions and and rewards for supporters - 750

  • Invest with
    9€ or more

    1 Deep thank you, shared at the HitchFest's wall + Hitchhiking Map of Portugal

    One copy of the exclusive edition of the "Hitchhiking Map of Portugal". The feeling of contributing for building the world we want to live in :)

    25 backers

  • Entrance in the festival + Natural soap + Drink + Hitchhiking Map of Portugal

    Invest with
    15€ or more

    Entrance in the festival + Natural soap + Drink + Hitchhiking Map of Portugal

    Entrance in the festival. Natural soap hand made by the HitchFest team. Free drink to consume during the festival - cheers! One copy of the exclusive edition of the "Hitchhiking Map of Portugal".

    27 backers

  • Entrance in the festival + Watercolor portrait + Drink + Hitchhiking Map of Portugal

    Invest with
    25€ or more

    Entrance in the festival + Watercolor portrait + Drink + Hitchhiking Map of Portugal

    Entrance in the festival. Impressionist watercolor portrait painted by our Xicassa, art coordinator of the HitchFest https://gerador.eu/entrevista-a-xicassa-aguarelas-da-alma/ . One free drink to consume during the festival - cheers!! One copy of the exclusive edition of the "Hitchhiking Map of Portugal".

    15 backers

  • Entrance in the festival + Massage or Night at Eco Camping Juncal or all the above + 2 drinks + Hitchhiking Map of Portugal

    Invest with
    50€ or more

    Entrance in the festival + Massage or Night at Eco Camping Juncal or all the above + 2 drinks + Hitchhiking Map of Portugal

    Entrance in the festival. Unforgettable 30 minutes massage by one of the HitchFest's therapists or One night in the precious Eco Camping Juncal ecocampingjuncal.com or all the rewards above. Two free drinks to consume during the festival - cheers! One copy of the exclusive edition of the "Hitchhiking Map of Portugal".

    16 backers

  • Entrance in the festival + Bioenergetics therapy session or all the above + 2 drinks + Hitchhiking Map of Portugal

    Invest with
    75€ or more

    Entrance in the festival + Bioenergetics therapy session or all the above + 2 drinks + Hitchhiking Map of Portugal

    Entrance in the festival. Individual bioenergetics therapy session with Pramod https://encontrosdoumbigo.com/ or all the rewards above. Two free drinks to consume during the festival - cheers!! One copy of the exclusive edition of the "Hitchhiking Map of Portugal".

    14 backers

  • Entrance in the festival + Painting - or all the above

    Invest with
    250€ or more

    Entrance in the festival + Painting - or all the above

    Entrance in the festival. Painting by the artists António André, or all the above!

    3 backers

Fri, 29/03/2024 - 10:01

Mon, 29/07/2019 - 15:15

Payout completed

The raised funds have been transferred to the campaign owner

22/07/2019

Campaign ended

The campaign successfully raised the initial target

Mon, 22/07/2019 - 12:43

100% reached

WE DID IT! We met our initial target but the fundraising can continue

Fri, 19/07/2019 - 14:51

3 dias! 3 days!

Chegámos aos últimos dias! E estamos tão perto - 81%!! No terreno o HitchFest já está a ganhar forma, e o programa está a ficar incrível. Última oportunidade amig@s! Apoia-nos c...

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Sun, 14/07/2019 - 17:47

1000euros to go :DDDD

Last push :) can you please do a last effort and share this campaign to your friends and family? :DD Last pushhhhh :DDD Let's make it happen :DDD

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Thu, 11/07/2019 - 19:49

We already got more than 3000 euros :DDD

You are just incredible people :) Thanks for believing in us, for beliving in Hitchfest <3 we're so close to make this happen :D Thanks, thanks, thanks :D

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Sun, 07/07/2019 - 16:13

50% reached

We've just achieved half the target! The glass is now more full than empty ;)

Thu, 27/06/2019 - 15:23

9 days left :DDD

Will you help us? Hitchfest needs you :) Please share it with your friends and family. We need everyone's help :DDD Together we'll make it :)

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Sun, 23/06/2019 - 22:16

We are getting closer and closer!

Malta, só para referir que a partir dos 50% de campanha financiada, a plataforma PPL começa a divulgar nas suas redes sociais e contactos, sendo que ficaremos com mais chances d...

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Sun, 23/06/2019 - 18:05

We still have 12 days to achieve our goal :D

We have 12 more days to achieve 4.500€ :DDD Let's do it together, please don't forget to share it with your friends and family :D Every euro matters :DDD

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Thu, 20/06/2019 - 13:17

15% are already raised. We need your help for the other 75% :D

Share, share, share, share everyday with everyone :D

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Thu, 20/06/2019 - 13:16

OBRIGADA a todos vocês que nos ajudaram :)

Muito obrigada pelo vosso contributo e apoio nesta campanha. Já conseguimos 15% do total pedido, mas precisamos de mais :) Precisamos de chegar aos 100% e isto só poderá ser po...

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Thu, 20/06/2019 - 13:13

THANKS to all of you for your incredible help :)

We want to thank all of you that have contributed for this campaign. We already achieved 15% of the total amount required but we need more :DD We need you to share this campaign...

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Wed, 12/06/2019 - 13:40

First five backers

We've gathered the first 5 backers. Hurray!

Campaign launched

05/06/2019

Join us so you can take a part in this campaign. Register

  • hitch fest

    3 dias! 3 days!

    Chegámos aos últimos dias! E estamos tão perto - 81%!! No terreno o HitchFest já está a ganhar forma, e o programa está a ficar incrível. Última oportunidade amig@s! Apoia-nos com o teu donativo, e diz a outro amigo também :) Obrigada!!

    The last days are here! And we're so close - 81%!! On the field the Hitchfest is taking shape, and the program is looking amazing. Last chance friends! Choose whatever amount and support us with you donation, and tell a friend about our campaign. Thank you!!

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  • hitch fest

    1000euros to go :DDDD

    Last push :) can you please do a last effort and share this campaign to your friends and family? :DD Last pushhhhh :DDD Let's make it happen :DDD

    Log in or register to post comments

  • hitch fest

    We already got more than 3000 euros :DDD

    You are just incredible people :) Thanks for believing in us, for beliving in Hitchfest <3 we're so close to make this happen :D Thanks, thanks, thanks :D

    Log in or register to post comments

  • hitch fest

    9 days left :DDD

    Will you help us? Hitchfest needs you :) Please share it with your friends and family. We need everyone's help :DDD Together we'll make it :)

    Log in or register to post comments

  • hitch fest

    We are getting closer and closer!

    Malta, só para referir que a partir dos 50% de campanha financiada, a plataforma PPL começa a divulgar nas suas redes sociais e contactos, sendo que ficaremos com mais chances de atingirmos os objectivos! Estamos a ficar perto desse objectivo. Ajudem-nos a chegar a esse 1º patamar nos próximos dias partilhando com o vosso círculo, família e amig@s ;) Obrigad@s pela vossa ajuda!

    Hey dear HF supporters, just to mention that once the campaign is 50% funded, PPL starts spreading the word in their social networks and contacts, and we will be more likely to achieve the goal of the 4500€! We are getting closer and close to that goal. Please help us reach this first level in the next few days sharing this campaign and talking with your family and friends ;) Thanks for your help!

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  • hitch fest

    We still have 12 days to achieve our goal :D

    We have 12 more days to achieve 4.500€ :DDD
    Let's do it together, please don't forget to share it with your friends and family :D
    Every euro matters :DDD

    Log in or register to post comments

  • hitch fest

    15% are already raised. We need your help for the other 75% :D

    Share, share, share, share everyday with everyone :D

    Log in or register to post comments

  • hitch fest

    OBRIGADA a todos vocês que nos ajudaram :)

    Muito obrigada pelo vosso contributo e apoio nesta campanha. Já conseguimos 15% do total pedido, mas precisamos de mais :)
    Precisamos de chegar aos 100% e isto só poderá ser possível com a vossa ajuda e com a vossa partilha. Partilhem a campanha com os vossos amigos, familiares, namorado, ex-namorada, toda a gente :) Necessitamos da ajuda de todos para conseguir chegar aos 4500€ :) Faltam 15 dias para a campanha terminar e o vosso apoio é fundamental :) Vamos todos dar um empurrãozinho ao Hichfest? :DDD

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  • hitch fest

    THANKS to all of you for your incredible help :)

    We want to thank all of you that have contributed for this campaign. We already achieved 15% of the total amount required but we need more :DD We need you to share this campaign with all your friends, family, boyfriend, ex-girlfriend, everyone :D
    We need everyone's help to raise 4500€ to make this dream possible :) We still have 15 days left to make it happen and we NEED YOUR HELP FOR THAT :DDDD

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84 members of the PPL community
support this campaign

  • 67
    new backers

  • 17
    recurrent backers

  • 20
    anonymous backers

Meet the people helping this dream come true

  • Afonso Queiro

    22/07/2019 - 16:30

    Love the concept. Hitchhiking has been the most special aspect of my life and this makes all of the sense. Kudos.

  • Cláudia Botas

    22/07/2019 - 16:19

    Vou eu e a minha filha de 5 anos

  • Luis Morais

    22/07/2019 - 12:43

  • Anonymous

    22/07/2019 - 10:46

    Boa sorte!

  • Anonymous

    22/07/2019 - 10:40

    Apanha boleia!

  • Sara Malveiro

    20/07/2019 - 18:52

  • Rita Flora

    19/07/2019 - 20:17

    Thumbs up!

  • Patrícia Ferreira

    18/07/2019 - 20:42

  • Anonymous

    18/07/2019 - 18:05

    nice initiative

  • José Paulo Nogueira

    17/07/2019 - 15:40

    Boa sorte para a iniciativa

  • Anonymous

    15/07/2019 - 18:43

  • Mariana Sousa

    15/07/2019 - 09:41

  • Fernando Sousa

    14/07/2019 - 23:07

    No sta djunto!

  • Vera Barquero

    14/07/2019 - 19:33

  • Anonymous

    14/07/2019 - 17:29

  • Anonymous

    14/07/2019 - 10:50

  • Cais Cultural de Caíde de Rei

    13/07/2019 - 16:56

    Jovens inovadores. Parabéns pela iniciativa

  • Cais Cultural de Caíde de Rei

    13/07/2019 - 16:54

    Se és diferente vai em frente! Força

  • Anonymous

    13/07/2019 - 14:16

  • Anonymous

    12/07/2019 - 21:07