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Introducing Caravan Camps!!

Newly released Caravan Camps registration is now open! Add a little bit of your own flavor to the Dark Karnival and bring your very own themed Carnival Camp!

Limited spots available. Submission and registration is no guarantee of acceptance. Click the Caravan Camps Button for more information. —>

To submit a Carnival Camp Idea click the image above

The only modern-day Gladiator Arena is here to play! We are a mobile circus of epic proportions open to hire for any event!

Don’t know where we may be next? Come on down and check out our event THE DARK KARNIVAL!

This event is being held Sept 19th through the 21st outside Gadsden, Alabama.

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How to survive The Dark Karnival? Check out the Karnival Survival Manual!

  • Caravan Camp Submissions

    Ready to bring the Zany? The Wild? The Crazy? Bring it big! Bring it small! Bring it all!! Have a blast and have some fun. Add your own twist to this year’s event. The Dark Karnival Welcomes you try your hand and start the spooky season off right.. Join the Darkest event of the year…

  • The BAZAAR

    COMING SOON Vendor registration is open now! See below for registration options and The OGRE ‘s Hollow Current Vendors will be posted soon. OGRE’s Hollow They be big! They be pretty and O SO CRUCNCHY!! Get your yummy eats here Friday and Saturday for a hot meal in the evening. Return for a hot breakfast…

  • MUSIC

    DJ’s LIVE MUSIC Sound provided by:

  • GAMES CONTESTS ACTIVITIES

    What will you find in the Dark Karnival?? The EFFIGY The symbol of the Dark Karnival is the Chaos star. A thing of change and wonder we burn this wooden sculpture at the height of the event on Saturday night. Come on down and enjoy the bonfire and show! Fire dancers, epic music, and more…

  • Line Up for The Dark Karnival 2026

    What will you find in the Dark Karnival?? This is a Live evolving page. it will be updated regularly. Purchase of an entry pass/wristband to the event includes all access to all games, shows, contests, and prizes. Merchandise from vendors will be available for sale separately on site at the Bazaar. All Karnival games, tournaments,…