24 HOURS A DAY / MAD MOVIES TENT

Arrrgh! It be hot on the high seas! So why not find a friendly port to cool off and rest ye scurvy dogs at The Mad Movies Tent? We got our fully air-conditioned canvas house hoisted to beat that Gathering heat, and a Naval battalion’s worth of shashbuckling film classics to keep ye wicked eyeballs entertained as ye relax with The Juggalo Fam! Thar be snacks and drinks on deck; so why not stop by, say ‘Aye!’ to your Juggalo crew then take in a flick or two at The Gathering of the Juggalos?

24 HOURS A DAY / INFO TENT

Save your quarters, ninja. This game is on us! We’ve invited the fantastically fresh and final-boss level crew of HiScore to set up a port in our Strange New World! This spot of swirling lights, colorful mascots and glowing LED screens brings the chill factor of a lounge to the raucous excitement of a free-to-play arcade! We’re talking video games for days! Challenge any comers against your shred factor in Guitar Hero! Talk trash and see who cracks the tallest can of whoop-ass in Super Smash! Or maybe just take in some classic co-op vibes with the many other games on offer! The choice is yours. Keep it on that couch, or come Level Up with us at The Gathering!

24 HOURS A DAY / JUGGALOS IN RECOVERY TENT

Ahoy, Ninjas! The winds of the Dark Carnival have blown us onto pirate shores, but if you’re navigating these wicked waters without the booze or the drugs, you don’t have to walk the plank alone. Juggalos in Recovery has got your back with a crew of clean-and-sober homies keeping their wigs firmly attached.

We are dropping anchor to hold recovery meetings right here on the grounds every single day 10am, 2pm, 5pm and after main stage. Swap war stories, get some high-karma encouragement, and mutiny against the addiction demon. We’ve also got free Narcan and test strips at our camp—no questions asked—because a true pirate always protects the family. High magic only, ninjas.

The ultimate treasure haul goes down Saturday night right after the mainstage madness explodes! Gather your sober crew and march on over for our Main Coin Ceremony. We’ll be handing out recovery chips to celebrate your milestones, whether you’ve been sailing the clean seas for 24 hours or 20 years. Come claim your booty, look out for your homies, and let the family shout a massive WHOOP WHOOP for your victory!

EVERYDAY * 8AM – 8:30PM / BUTCHER & LOONEY BEACH

It’s a Strange New World, so we’re headed for stranger shores! We’re talking not one, but TWO wicked watering holes where you are free to rock your most stylish swimwear and enjoy a soak, float, or backstroke amongst pristine, nature-carved waters! Bring your favorite floaties, rafts, RC Boats or other aquatic flavor! All we ask is you respect the space that Mother Earth gave us so we can all school it and cool it to the 17th Degree Gathering-style!

(Paid Event / Reservation Required)

EVERYDAY * 10AM & 3PM / BUTCHER BEACH

Mother Nature’s Riverfront Retreat will be offering float trips on the Big Niangua River (aka Rosemary) on all four days of the Gathering. Kayaks, Canoes, and Tubes will be offered each day for a 10 am and 3 pm launch time.

The float trips start at Butcher Bay Beach where your boats will be ready and outfitted. You will then float around 3 miles to the other side of the property to Looney Beach. The float will last anywhere from two to four hours depending on how often you stop. Reserve your float ahead of time and then just show up on the beach at your designated day and time where you will be outfitted with a boat, paddles, life jacket and a trash bag. A shuttle van will be available at the end of the float trip.

RIVER FLOAT TRIP RESERVATION LINK

EVERYDAY * 10 – 11AM / BUTCHER BAY TENT

According to Juggalo legend, before the Gathering comes to life, the Meditation Ninjas perform ancient rituals of alignment. Every morning, while most Juggalos are still crawling out of their tents, this growing tribe of Meditation Ninjas comes together to focus their energy and prepare for whatever the day has in store.

But this year, we gather in a strange new world! On the first day of the Gathering at our new home, the Meditation Ninjas will lead an opening ceremony to consecrate and honor the new Carnival grounds. Together, we’ll give thanks to the land, set our intentions for the days ahead, and request safe passage for everyone making this journey with us. Led by AL MAL aka AdotWAKE, underground hiphop artist, Meditation Ninja Sensei, and longtime Juggalo, this legendary tradition continues to grow each year. No experience is needed. Just show up, see what happens. Be there when the Gathering begins.

EVERYDAY * NOON – 2PM / DETONATION STAGE

We think Nas said it best with the classic line, “All I need is one mic.” Let these timeless words echo into the future and land in A Strange New World. And maybe, just maybe, that principle will flower out into something great. The Gathering of the Juggalos Open Mic is your unrestricted opportunity to bring whatever flavor you can speak to power in front of a Juggalo audience! From your own spin on a poetry slam to an out-of-the-blue Juggalo Def Comedy Jam! Whether you wane air out your diary or read off your transcripts of scandalous screenshots, here is your chance! After all… all you need is one mic. Show tapes should be on a thumb drive or your own playback device.

WED, FRI & SAT * 6 – 7:30PM / JCW PAVILION

Whether you want to settle legitimate beef or just act out your fantasy pirate siege, we’re opening up the squared circle to ALL COMERS! Our Gladiatorial Combat arena offers a safe and controlled environment for you to go against an opponent in head-to-head sport! From foam daggers to foam sword & shields, we got you on any weapon of your choosing, as well as a referee to call the action as it goes down! At The Gathering of The Juggalos we bring the martial arts like a Shaw Brothers flick, but are you a warrior enough to test your might like Mortal Kombat? Then prove it inside the wrestling ring!

THUR, FRI & SAT * 5 – 6pm / BUTCHER BAY TENT (Towards the back)

Step into a carnival of creativity, where the paint runs thick, vibes stay wicked, and everybody’s family! This is no regular hangout, it’s a full-blown MAKEUP BAKEUP, baby! Bring your own brushes, palettes, glitter bombs—bring the whole kit! Roll it, spark it, and vibe out while we get each other lookin’ fresh like Faygo showers in the front row!

Got skills with face paint? Do you work your colors like a chameleon? Know how to whip up some wicked Dark Carnival hair? Then POST UP and show love! Get right and help your fellow Los and Lettes dial in for that MAINSTAGE MAYHEM! It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned pro or just here to sparkle and vibe—THIS IS FOR YOU! No judgment, just family helping family look fly before chaos hits. Share tricks, swap tips, and build a beauty circus of madness and magic. EVERYBODY’S WELCOME—NO EXCEPTIONS! WHOOP WHOOP!

THUR * 6 – 7:30PM / JCW PAVILION

Do you live for the crack of the canvas and the pop and applause from an eager audience? Do you have untold skills in the martial ways of the grapple, reversal, rope-work and/or high flying luchador acrobatic theatrics? We have an opportunity your wide-eyed, couch-divin’ backyard wrasslin’ amateur @$$ might only imagine! Join the stars of JCW as they train you in the finer arts of wrestling to prove your worth. School it the hardest in the squared circle and you will earn a spot to debut at this year’s Bloodymania 19!

THUR NIGHT * 11PM – 3AM / BUTCHER BEACH

Who’s ready to get wet and wicked in this piece? Make sure to bring your lawn chairs to sit in the water or on the beach (or a floaty, but there is a current) and your shenanigans because we’re bringing you the ultimate on-the-water movie experience!

We’ve set up a projector on Butcher Bay Beach to broadcast not one, but TWO nautical nasties for that immersive, submersive, “What’s going on beneath in the deep?” movie experience!

First up is that killer shark classic. You know the one your uncle rented that had you shook at the boardwalk! YUP, IT’S ‘JAWS’ BABY! Then we got the newskool flick to turn your sandy dreams into oceanic screams: ‘THE REEF’! That’s double the flavor, double your water-bound anxiety, but it’s that good kind of scare at The Gathering of the Juggalos!

SAT * NOON – 2PM / JCW PAVILION

Join us for the Flamingo Family Feast, a community meal built on the spirit of family, sharing, and bringing everyone together on the final day of the Gathering. We will provide the cooking space and grills; all you need to do is bring any unused, leftover food items you have from your campsite that are still safe and suitable for cooking.

Throughout the event, many Juggalos end up with extra food that would otherwise go to waste. Instead of throwing it away, bring it to us on the final day and we’ll fire up the grills and cook it for everyone to enjoy. Whether it’s burgers, hot dogs, vegetables, chicken, or other cookout favorites, we’ll do our best to turn those leftovers into one final family meal.

This event is open to everyone. If you have food to contribute, bring it by. If you don’t have anything to donate, you’re still welcome to join us. The goal is simple: reduce waste, share what we have, and enjoy one meal together as a family on the final day of the Gathering. You bring the food, we cook it, and everyone eats for free.