diff --git a/.DEREK.yml b/.DEREK.yml
index ff73b7f3..e103fe62 100644
--- a/.DEREK.yml
+++ b/.DEREK.yml
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ features:
  - dco_check
  - comments
  - pr_description_required
- - hacktoberfest
+# - hacktoberfest
  - release_notes
 
 custom_messages: