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, contests and entertainment are free with admittance. Free camping site included with entry. 21+ only event.


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 are there to be enjoyed by all!


MUSIC

DJ’s

  • FALLSTREAK
  • C.H.U.D.
  • NULL

Live Music

  • The 4th Element
  • Ramp the Mind
  • No Offense

The ARENA

Nightly slaughter in the ARENA! Come one come all and watch real gladiators battling it out! Are you not entertained? Fine! Then be the entertainment and jump in to kick some ASS! You too can be a gladiator and have some some fun! Become a LEGEND!!


WATER BALLOON WARZ!!!

<Game is voluntary>
Team sorting is automatic and random.
The game is three teams:
Crimson Flame
Sapphire Devils
Viole(N)t Death
The purpose: capture the flag and stay dry!!
The mission: Get those flags and splatter any who get in your way!!
Retrieve your team’s flag and knock out the enemy’s base targets to win!
Get wasted? Go back to base and try again!


The Retro Arcade in the Chiller Lounge

Come in and enjoy titles we all know and love. No quarters needed here. It is Free to play! Multiple stations available! Relax in the Frost with the Chiller Lounge!


Bazaar Vendors


BAZAAR FOOD

The OGRE’s Lair

They Big. They Pretty. They o so CRUNCHY!!! The OGREs will be feeding you. Just don’t piss them off, or they will add you to the menu…..

Hot meals served Friday and Saturday night. Breakfast Sunday morning. All included with event band purchase. “Get your wurm! Get your grub!!”

Bring your own bowl


Trophies and Contests


Costume Contest

Fly your inner Freak and dress to impress for the Costume Contest! No easy feat getting out there to flaunt it for a prize!


Axe Throwing Contest

Try your skill and split some wood! One of the most popular attractions returns with a vengeance! Make your mark and win a trophy!


Tire Toss Contest

A true test of skill! This ever evolving game gets more challenging each year. What form shall it take and who shall best the evil Tires of DOOM!?!?


Karnival Games

Gremlin Skee Ball

Fling the ball and dunk it in! Can you test your mettle against those pesky holes? Seems like they are moving!! It’s those pesky Gremlins!! Get’em!!

This illuminated skeeball machine is in a dark arcade. Lights illuminate the outline of the game including the targets and ball track.