Your 3-Day Pass will grant you access to Thursday’s Preview Party. For General Admission ticket holders, the same ticket will be used for all four days. VIP, Deluxe, and Ultimate buyers will be able to pick up their passes on Thursday and enjoy access to the respective lounges and all of the special benefits that come with your pass.

Gates open at 2:30pm, so come grab a drink, take a free spin on the Ferris Wheel, get the lay of the land, and take advantage of some of the special attractions noted below. Heck, you could even get married!

BUT… there’s more than just huge performances. At our first-ever Preview Party, you’ll enjoy the following:

Free carnival rides. Ride all the rides you want, because on Thursday they’re free for the whole day. Yes, really.
Sideshow performers. See all sorts of wonderfully weird performances—like fire breathers and other daredevils!
Exclusive merch. Not only will there be some special Preview Party items, but you’ll also get first dibs on merchandise before everyone else!

PLUS! We’re thrilled to offer some one-of-a-kind attractions just for our Preview Party, which will include:

The Riot Fest Wedding Chapel: You’ve asked for it… a lot. This year, you can get legally married at Riot Fest—with an ordained minister and our beautiful Wedding Chapel backdrop waiting for anyone hoping to tie the knot.
“No, YOU Suck!” Singing Competition: Riot Fest’s spin on American Idol. Fans will have the chance to sing on stage at Riot Fest and compete for prizes, judged by a panel of special guests that even includes Riot Mike himself!
Dunk The Riot Fest Twitter Person: Has our social media person ever roasted you? Annoyed you? Mocked your love of cantaloupe? Get your revenge, throw a perfect pitch, and send them swimming in our dunk tank.

Riot Fest Announce Thursday Night Preview Party