Swag

Both Fest formats are eligible to receive a Hacktoberfest event pack. Availability, shipping eligibility, partner assignment, and event timing may affect whether your event receives physical materials. Event packs normally include T-shirts, stickers, and postcards and may include other promotional materials. Some events also receive surprise swag drops while supplies last. The MLH Hacktoberfest team will confirm the full contents and shipping timing for your approved event.

When T-shirts are included, quantities are limited. We send a set number for the Fest, so plan in advance how you want to hand them out. You may use them as prizes, share them with your hosting team and volunteers, or choose another approach that suits your event.

Sticker and postcard quantities are based on the expected number of attendees and may account for the difference between registrations and actual attendance.

1

Before Delivery

• Confirm the delivery address and a reliable person to receive the shipment.
• Check that the recipient can accept deliveries during the expected shipping window.
• Plan how the swag will reach the venue.
• Tell the MLH Hacktoberfest team promptly if the address or event date changes.

2

At the Fest

• Decide when and how it will be distributed.
• Do not tell attendees that everyone will receive a T-shirt. Quantities are limited.
• Do not promise surprise swag drops or partner items unless they have been confirmed for your event.

Support by Format

• Hacktoberfest Hack Day: eligibility for a Hacktoberfest event pack, reimbursement under the current policy, DEV Badges for every member of the winning Best Open-Source AI Project team, possible MLH+DEV branded prize swag bags depending on availability, and any Hack Days partner prize category assigned to the event.
• Hacktoberfest Meetup: eligibility for a Hacktoberfest event pack. Hacktoberfest Meetup events do not receive prizes or reimbursement.

DEV Badges, prize swag bags, and other prizes are handled separately after the event; they are not part of the general event-pack distribution process. Mention physical prize swag bags to participants only if they are confirmed in your onboarding materials.