Upcoming Events
August 30 - September 7, 2026 | Black Rock City, NV
(that's days, hours, minutes, and seconds for the non-clowns)
Come find us in NYC before the dust hits. All proceeds go toward camp infrastructure, art supplies, and an unreasonable quantity of clown noses.
Kostume Kult's legendary Horned Ball is back, and Sidequest Sideshow is crashing the party (with permission). We're bringing the silly to this prehistoric-themed burner blowout: think prehistorical balloon art, a larger-than-life dino egg for your best Jurassic selfie, and the kind of goofy energy that only a camp full of clown-fish enthusiasts can deliver.
Where: EDEN, NYC
When: Saturday, April 11
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One room, all night. DJs, clown burlesque, interactive animatronic improv by Wayward Toy Theater, face painting, balloon animals, mimes, and free grilled cheese from NYC Deli. Dress code: Clown Couture — be your best clown.
Music: AirwolfBK · c0smicj0ke · The Company Soundsystem · DJ Johny K · happy2
This event benefits art installations by Sidequest Sideshow at Burning Man and Wayward at Loveburn.
Where: Secret Bushwick Location (1 block from L, TBA day-of)
When: Saturday, May 9 — 10PM–Late
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Want to help? Volunteer | Perform / Show Art
FUNDRAISER HONK HONKThis is what it's all for. Build week kicks off mid-August, the full camp rolls in by Sunday, and then it's a week of fishing, fighting (clown-style), lounging, performing, and whatever new sideshows we dream up between now and then. The frontage will be built, the circus tent will be lit, and the vibes will be immaculate.
Where: Black Rock City, NV
Duration: Aug 30 - Sep 7, 2026
Camp Location: TBD (was 6:45 & B in 2025)
Here's what you'll find at our camp. The full 2026 lineup is still being cooked up, but the classics are coming back.
Our dock. Our rods. Your unsuspecting friends. We cast lines off the frontage into the playa and reel in whoever takes the bait. You'd be surprised how many people voluntarily get caught. It's interactive art. It's a social experiment. It's mostly just very funny.
Get your face painted. Pick your entrance music. Step into the ring and try to knock your opponent's clown nose off using only the power of silly. We've got an MC, we've got a crowd, and we've got zero dignity. It was the highlight of 2025 and it's coming back bigger.
We're still cooking up new sideshows based on what our campers want to build and run. Got an idea for something weird, interactive, and possibly involving a costume? You'll fit right in. Stay tuned.