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What began as a small gathering of creators, artists, models, and photographers, sharing skills and building portfolios has grown into one of the most electric and inclusive art festivals in the region. Freak show day fest is the first of it's kind. A multi-genre, immersive two-day music and art festival in which we transform the natural landscape of Metal Mountain into a living dreamscape filled with live music, interactive art, circus spectacles, and otherworldly attractions.
With 12 hours of live performances each day and primitive camping under the stars, this is more than a festival—it’s a gathering of creators, misfits, magic-makers, and of course- FREAKS. We welcome people from all walks of life, feature music from all genres, and seek to create a community, impact, and connection through this shared experience. At its heart, Freak Fest is a celebration of self-expression, collective creativity, and all things alternative or other and the beautiful chaos that happens when we bring these underground ideals to the mainstream. Come as you are—and leave transformed.
Now in its third year, Freak Fest continues to showcase the bold, the bizarre, and the beautiful-fusing live music, immersive art, circus acts, vendor markets, and family-friendly attractions into an unforgettable weekend in NWA.
DAY TIME
The magic begins as the sun rises over Metal Mountain. During the day, Freak Show Day Fest is a vibrant celebration of creativity, connection, and curiosity. Explore an open-air playground of:
Live Art & Interactive Installations
Side Show Performers & Circus Acts
Vendors & Makers Market
Workshops
Movement Sessions
Healing Spaces
Live Music Across Genres
Vendors
AFTER DARK
As the sky darkens, the energy shifts. Freak Fest turns up the volume, the lights, and the wild. Explicit content, surreal experiences, and nocturnal magic take over the mountain. After dark, you’ll find:
Fire Performers, LED Shows & Night Spectacles
Late-Night DJ Sets
Live Bands
Drag
Burlesque
Circus acts
Short Film Screening
NWA CAMP
NWA CAMP is a group of independent Creators, Artists, Models, and Photographers local to Arkansas. We are a community creating consistent collaborative content. Our space offers unique and accessible education and performance opportunities. Through our local partnerships and mentorship programming, we promote diversity equity and inclusivity in our industry and provide representation for artists of all demographics. We are passionate about providing a safe space for artists, by artists
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