Ring the bells! Sound the alarm! Go wake up Granny and kiss her on both sets of rosy-red cheeks! Tickets for The Gathering of the Juggalos are now on sale here! The greatest party on Earth is entering its landmark 26th year with all kinds of crazy evolutions so set your calendars, ninjas! The freshest event of the millennium is right around the corner, and this is your chance to join in on the insanity!
Due to fact that the Gathering is in an all-new location we wanted to highlight some of the changes this year. First, the free parking lot is quite a walk to the actual event area of the Gathering, so we have arranged for buses to transport ninjas from the parking lot to the Gathering grounds which will be running 24 hours a day (even though you could still walk if you wanted). As always, you will be able to come and go from the parking lot in case you want to stay at a hotel off site. However, please do not show up for the Gathering before Monday at noon (17 Aug 2026) at the earliest, as there will be nowhere for you to go before then.
That being said, vehicle passes (which allow you to park your vehicle at your camp site on the grounds) will probably be in high demand this year. Vehicle passes also allow you to come into the grounds early to set up. As always, for safety reasons, once you park your vehicle at your campsite you will not be allowed to move it until the festival ends. There are several different vehicles passes that you can purchase as follows:
Car Pass: Will allow you to park your car (van size or smaller, with no trailer) at the Butcher Bay, Ghost Ninja, Type Shit, Pendulum & The Loons Campgrounds which are all close to the stages. Those with Car Passes will be allowed to park on a first come, first served basis, starting with the Butcher Bay campground and working outward.
Starfield Car Pass: This is half the cost of a Car Pass, as it allows you to park your car (van size or smaller, with no trailer) in the Starfield Campground only, which is a giant open field that is farthest from the stages and river.
Starfield RV Pass: Allows you to park a vehicle of RV-size or smaller (with a trailer) in the Starfield Campground. With this pass there is no power, water or sewage provided.
Big Balla Campsite: This pass allows you to park a vehicle of RV size or smaller (with a trailer) on your own roughly 20’ x 50’ campsite located in the Pendulum campground, which has electricity (20/30/50 Amp) but no water or sewage.
Supa Balla Campsite: This pass allows you to park a vehicle of RV size or smaller (with a trailer) on your own roughly 15’ x 50’ campsite located in either the Pendulum or Type Shit campground, that has electricity (20/30/50 Amp), water and sewage! The Supa Balla sites are all different shapes and sizes, but you will get the equivalent of at least a 750 square foot campsite.
Also, the Gathering grounds this year are expansive and though everything is within walking distance, we will have a bus trolly service that will be running throughout the grounds during the peak hours to help ninjas get around. There is also going to be swimming this year with several beaches, kayaking, canoeing and other new dope events at the Gathering that will be announced as we get closer to the festival.
PERFORMERS, VENDORS & THOSE WITH EVENT IDEAS!
If you would like to take part in the Gathering this year as a performer, vendor or running your own event then please write us at info@juggalogathering.com. Please read below for more information on what to submit.
- Performers: Please send us your artist’s name, phone number, hi-res photo, short bio, and a music video or live performance link for consideration. The music video is very important as it helps us separate those who are trying to make it as a performer from ninjas who are just doing music as a hobby. As always, the Gathering pays homage to the underground music scene but we try to give a performance spot to those that are truly worthy. Also keep in mind that there are no pay-to-play options at the festival.
- Vendors: Please send us your name, vendor name, phone number, vendor website and/or social media links, and a description of what you’re selling or promotion. Someone will then contact you to go over everything in detail. Please be patient as this may take a few weeks before you hear from us.
- Event Ideas: Got an idea for an event you would like to put on? Just write to us with your name, phone number and a detailed description of your event idea along with your name and contact info (including a phone number). If your event is selected, we can provide you with the space, stage, sound and lights along with a description of your event on the Gathering website and in the program!
IMPORTANT GOTJ RULES
Please keep in mind the following safety rules when attending the Gathering:
- No Golf Carts, E-bikes, Minibikes, or other Motorized Vehicles. Due to safety-related problems that have occurred during Gatherings in the past, no golf carts or motorized vehicles will be allowed inside the Gathering grounds for any reason (pedal bikes are still aloud). Those with disabilities will be allowed to bring in ADA electric scooters or wheelchairs, and we will also have a special golf cart taxi service to help those with disabilities get around the park. (Please ask for the ADA taxi phone number at the Box Office or Info Tent.) Please see the ADA Accommodations section under General Info for further insight.
- No Fireworks – Due to the number of trees at Mother Nature’s Riverfront Retreat and the time of the year that the Gathering is taking place, absolutely no fireworks will be permitted inside the park. All cars entering the grounds will be searched to make sure this is adhered to. Those setting off fireworks inside the grounds will have their fireworks confiscated and be given a warning. If caught a second time, they will be required to leave the property.