Hacktoberfest is here! 
We are excited to announce the annual kickoff and prep event on October 3rd, 2025.
Prepare for Hacktoberfest and get ready to contribute to Layer5 projects
alongside Layer5 MeshMates, Community Managers, and Maintainers. Spend an hour with seasoned open-source maintainers and hack your way through.
Earn a Badge
Earn a Hacktoberfest Contributor badge by contributing to Layer5 projects during this Hacktoberfest. This badge is awarded to individuals who have contributed one or more pull requests during Hacktoberfest.
- To get a head start, explore our Newcomers Resources.
- Get familiar with the Layer5 community through our Community Handbook.
- Check out the blog post “Hacktoberfest 2025 Kickoff: Designing with Meshery” for guidance.
- Explore the list of Open Issues tagged with
hacktoberfest, find one that excites you, and get yourself assigned.
Join us at the Layer5 Community Hacktoberfest Event
Registration: Hacktoberfest Prep 2025: Designing with Meshery
Date: October 3rd, 2025
Time: 14:00 UTC (9AM CDT | 4PM CEST | 3PM WAT | 7:30PM IST)
Livestream: Livestream
