For music fans, a big annual decision is to choose which camping concert or music fest to attend over the summer. Most fans know about the huge music festivals of this type like Bonnaroo and Coachella, or even those with less of a music component, like Burning Man. But a four-day event in Cave-in-Rock, Ill. offers a truly unique camping concert experience.
The Gathering of the Juggalos 2011, from August 11 to 14 in Cave in Rock Ill, is more than just a music fest. It's an all-out experience, kind of like Woodstock for the underground subculture of fans who love the Insane Clown Posse and related hardcore rap and rock acts.
But unlike many other music festivals, this camping concert offers many more forms of entertainment, much of it late-night. The music fest also features top wrestlers and comedians, as well as other activities not usually found at music festivals, like carnival rides, mud wrestling, and wet T-shirt contests.
If you're looking for an easy camping concert experience, this music fest offers some of the most affordable and hassle-free camping arrangements. Unlike some music festivals, the Gathering of the Juggalos includes the cost of camping in the admission ticket to this music fest.
If you're bringing a regular tent, there is no need to reserve a site as you do at many music festivals. Unlike other music festivals, you can camp wherever you want. That way all your friends can arrive and set up shop together at this camping concert.
It is first-come, first-served for a spot on the grass at this music fest, but the Gathering is one of the most spacious music festivals, so there's always plenty of room.
However, if you want your camping concert experience at this music fest to be slightly swankier, you can reserve a spot in the "Big Balla" area. This way you can even bring an RV to the music fest, and enjoy a hookup and running water.
