Looking to branch out after trying and failing to find local guys for pie play. Any advice on national events to travel to with a good possibility for pie play? Can't make MAL and MIR for work reasons but looking for other events.

IML
Up Your Alley/Dore Alley
Folsom
Folsom East
Darklands

I haven't been to all of them but I've definitely seen other guys into gunge in attendance. (I've had amazing experiences at MAL, IML, MIR, and Folsom.) At least one person needs to be proactive in securing a venue, sourcing supplies, inviting people, etc.