Giveaway: The Lawrence Arms Present: The 10th Annual War on Xmas
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, you have a chance to win.To celebrate The Lawrence Arms’ The 10th Annual War on Xmas, we’re giving away one pair of tickets to night one and one pair of tickets to night two of the show. Send a letter to Santa (aka fill out the form below) for a chance to win. The Lawrence Arms Present: The 10th Annual War on Xmas…
A Star Trek Corn Maze Is Boldly Going
Where No Corn Maze Has Gone BeforeIt may seem highly illogical, but you will soon be able to boldly go where lots of people will be going — to a giant corn maze at Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, IL celebrating 50 years of Star Trek. Venture out into this a-maze-ing creation with Captain Kirk, Spock, and the Star Trek…
Thank You Douglas Park
Douglas Park Beautification Initiative from Stoptime Live on Vimeo. Riot Fest had a great day with our neighbors in Douglas Park on Saturday. Huge thanks to the residents and volunteers who came together for Douglas Park Beautification, the Community Job Fair and Community Ticketing Registration. If you weren’t able to make it, not to worry…
That One Time The Dave Matthews Band Dumped 800 Pounds Of Poop On A Boat Full Of People
Today is the anniversary of one of the shittiest days in Chicago’s history. A day that will forever leave a stain on the city. For a city that is used to getting dumped on this one is still pretty crappy. I shit you not, this is a true story. On the afternoon of Aug. 8,…
Get Your Riot Fest Chicago Tickets At These Retailers
Chicago. Looking to buy your Riot Fest tickets at a local retailer? We have a few spots in town that you can pick up 3-Day and Single Day GA tickets. Single day tix: $84.98 + $5 (amusement tax) = $89.98 3-day tix: $209.98 + $15 (amusement tax) = $224.98 Tickets are CASH ONLY and can…
Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow Revue Returns To Riot Fest
Freaks, Wonders, Human CuriousitiesHellzapoppin Circus Sideshow Revue is returning to Riot Fest for their 4th year. A world renown theatrical ROCK-N-ROLL circus stunt-show, Hellzapoppin has been a fan favorite at Riot Fest since 2013. Some of the most deadly stunts in live entertainment are performed to a LIVE audience and rock music. Hellzapoppin appears regularly on national TV…
UPDATE: Ronnie James Dio Hologram Made Its US Debut Last Night
UPDATE: The Ronnie James Dio hologram “performed” alongside Dio Disciples at Pollstar Awards last night. See the video below… Ronnie James Dio, in hologram form, made a surprise appearance at heavy-metal festival Wacken Open Air on Saturday night in Germany. The hologram, which took over a year to make, was created by Eyellusion using…
Second Douglas Park Community Day
Riot Fest will be hosting its second Community Job Fair and Community Ticketing Registration at Douglas Park (Ogden & Sacramento) on Saturday, August 13th, from 1 pm to 4 pm. Please see below for relevant information about the event. *These opportunities are available only to residents in the immediate communities surrounding Douglas Park. Community…
The Dillinger Escape Plan Are Calling It Quits
The Dillinger Escape Plan announced their sixth album, Dissociation, which comes out on October 14, will likely be their last. After 20 years, the band announced they are going on an “extended hiatus”. “Is this the end of The Dillinger Escape Plan?!”, they teased in a press release. DEP vocalist Greg Puciato told AP he…
