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# Exactly How Much Does a Wordcamp Cost?

I had no idea it [cost so much to run a Wordcamp conference](http://onemansblog.com/2009/07/13/an-open-source-look-at-the-cost-of-wordcamp-dallas/). Apparently Wordcamp Dallas cost about $20k. Wow, I thought it would have been a tenth of that. As much as I enjoy them, I don't think I'll ever get involved in planning and running a conference.