Line-up for the Dark Karnival 2025

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 is 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!


DJ’s

  • CITRON
  • NULL
  • FALLSTREAK
  • BOUNCY HOUSE
  • CHUD
  • TERRATAAL
  • COSMIC

LIVE MUSIC

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

& more to be announced soon!


The Arena

Saturday night 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!


RETRO ARCADE

Come on in and enjoy titles we all know and love. No quarters needed here. It is Free to play! Multiple stations available!

Mortal Kombat II

X-men

Pac-man

Galaga

Galaxian & so many MORE!!!


BAZAAR Vendors

  • WoolFrog Fiber Arts
  • Concaricature’s
  • Crystal jewelry for u
  • Insidious industries
  • Pens N More
  • ZenBen42
  • Underground Leather CO
  • Tally Wax Candles
  • Rocky Ridge Creations

BAZAAR EATS

  • The Gremlin Grotto
  • The Wicked Weenie

Trophies and Contests

Axe Throwing Contest

Try your skill and split some wood! One of the most popular attractions of last year’s event returns with a vengeance! Picture featuring Sora, last year’s Champion!


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! Picture featuring last year’s Costume contest winner Brother Carl and Khaos.


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!?!? picture featuring last year’s champion ERNIE!!


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!!