Sci-Fi Disco Carnival

06/10/2026

I am trying to decide on a new tagline for this festival. Here are the candidates:

A Wellness Retreat for the Culturally Misaligned
A Retreat for the Artistically Perplexed
Come As You Are. Leave Slightly Stranger.
An Immersive Weirdness Retreat
Enlightenment Through Amplification
Weekend Pilgrimage for the Eccentrically Inclined
Spiritual Growth Through Camping and Live Music
Awaken Your Dormant Peculiarities
Expand Your Consciousness, Just a Smidge
Personal Growth Through Questionable Decisions
Restorative Arts & Oddities Retreat
Alternative Lifestyle Enhancement Weekend
Enlightenment Through Amplification
Weekend Pilgrimage for the Beautifully Misguided
A Retreat for the Eccentrically Inclined
Sacred Weirdness in a Campground Setting
Finding Your Inner Weirdo Since 2026
Spiritual Growth Through Camping and Live Music
Reconnect With Your Weird Self
Tune Your Spirit to a Stranger Station
A Retreat for Creative Malcontents
A Weekend Workshop in Advanced Weirdness

06/03/2026

You can get another dose of Bassamp via his radio show, streaming now.

Back Pain and Pills! Chef Paul Perdomme and Dom Deluise used to be the same person! We've Replaced Your Gourmet Coffee with Folgers Crystals!

05/17/2026

Home safe and happy, reflecting on the performances from all of the bands. Some of these bands I have seen dozens of times, and still, I was not prepared for these incredible, inspired performances. I think this is partly due to the welcoming environment of Pine View Campground and our wonderful hosts Brian Bentley and Shanna Bentley, and partly due to the comradery among the bands. The weather was better than we could have hoped for, and we had very few hiccups, and those were dealt with easily. All in all a great weekend of music.

05/16/2026

We'll be opening the gate at 1:00 today.

05/16/2026

Festival morning report: minimal sleep, maximum smiles, and absolutely no regrets. Last night set the bar high. Great music, great people, and that subtle magic that appears when everything comes together. Excited for another day.

05/15/2026

The gate will open around 2:00.

05/15/2026

We are on site setting up the stage and performance area. Those with reserved campsites and performers can arrive at any time. For everyone else we will open the gate sometime between 1:00 and 2:00 this afternoon.

05/13/2026

🚨 2 more days!

If you haven't bought your tickets, no worries! Tickets will be on sale at the gate. If you are only coming on Friday or Saturday, there's one day passes! We'll see you all soon 🤘🔥

🔥 The Lineup Is Here!! 🔥

🚨 5/15 - 5/16 is coming up fast! Get your tickets online or at the gate.

Tickets Available 👇

https://hkpp.ticketspice.com/sci-fi-disco-carnival-2026

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05/13/2026

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome at the festival. However, dogs will not be permitted inside the Club House, which serves as our indoor performance space.
We plan to keep the large doors open during performances so the music can still be enjoyed from the Club House “front lawn,” where dogs are welcome.

05/09/2026

With just six days until the start of the event, I figured it's time for an update.

1. We will have tickets available at the gate. The gate prices will be $50 for single day passes, $90 for weekend passes.

2. You still have a few days to save some money by purchasing tickets online. We will probably shut down the ticketing site late Wednesday or early Thursday.

3. Primitive camping is included in the ticket price, but if you want an electric campsite or a full-hookup RV site, contact the campground directly at 815-857-3964.

4. The music starts at 6:45 on Friday. Our gate will be open around 2:00 to give you time to set up your campsite.

5. The weather forecast has improved over the last couple of days. It looks to be a nice weekend, with temps reaching 80 on Saturday and overnight lows around 60. Dress appropriately and remember there is a small lake for swimming.