Soberstock is a 3 day event in Odessa, Florida in March every year. Odessa is actually a small town located northwest of Tampa. It is slightly remote, yet still within a 15 minute drive to Tampa for your convenience.

There is currently a 9 member committee that is comprised of AA members that organizes this event. If you would like to help us, click here

This year's event (March 14th, 15th & 16th 2008) will be held at Scout World - Camp Owen J. Brorein 16901 Boy Scout Rd. Odessa, FL Scout World is a "Tents Only" facility, with over 70 acres of beautiful shaded property .

Soberstock has speakers from A.A. during the weekend in our Dining Hall, and we also have "open" meetings throughout the weekend.

Now for the twist... in addition to AA speakers, we also have live music from several bands on the west side of the camp. This area can hold 2000 people comfortably. The music will be all different styles from recovery-based music to classic rock, blues, metal, country, folk & more. If you are in a band, or know any AA bands that may be interested in performing at this event, click here .

SoberStock is open to all A.A.'s and their families/friends. However, in accordance with the 7th tradition, we do not accept outside contributions, so we ask that only AA members purchase tickets. You are welcome to bring children with you, however, we ask that you not bring them into the meetings unless you are able to keep them quiet as a courtesy to others. There is fishing (YOU WILL NEED A VALID FISHING LICENCE), soccer, volleyball, football and more, so there are plenty of things to do. We do not provide daycare. Sorry, NO PETS ALLOWED, NO RV's OR CAMPERS and no driving allowed on the campgrounds.

The campsites at SoberStock do NOT have electricity, so be sure to keep that in mind when coming to camp. Also, campfires cannot be simply started near your tents, however, you will be able to put your tents near the designated campfires. There are bathroom facilities for men & women and these facilities do have showers. Most of the campsite areas are relatively close to the bathroom facilities.

This year, we will be opening up more parking areas INSIDE the camp, but if you are going to be parking IN the camp area, you will have to keep your car in that area for the weekend, to minimalize traffic going in and out of the camp.

The food being served at Soberstock will be basic "Campground" style eats. Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, etc. Sandwiches only on Friday and "Continental Breakfast" (Fruits, muffins etc.) on Saturday and Sunday morning. Be sure to see our Event Schedule for more details.

It's a great day to be sober.