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| location = [[Cave-In-Rock, Illinois]]
| location = [[Cave-In-Rock, Illinois]]
| years_active = 2000–present
| years_active = 2000–present
| founded_by = [[Robert Bruce (rapper)|Robert Bruce]]<br />[[Insane Clown Posse]]
| founders = [[Robert Bruce (rapper)|Robert Bruce]], [[Joseph Bruce]],<br/>[[Joseph Utsler]]
| dates = August 6 to August 9
| dates = August 12 to August 15
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[Rock music|rock]]
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[Rock music|rock]]
| website = http://www.juggalogathering.com/
| website = http://www.juggalogathering.com/
}}
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'''The Gathering of the Juggalos''' ('''The Gathering''' or '''GOTJ''') is an annual festival put on by [[Psychopathic Records]], featuring performances by the entire label as well as numerous well-known musical groups and [[underground music|underground artists]]. It was founded by [[Robert Bruce (rapper)|Robert Bruce]], [[Insane Clown Posse]], and their label in 2000. The Gathering has featured bands of a variety of genres within hip hop and rock, though the majority of the acts perform [[horrorcore]] and [[hardcore hip hop]], similar to that of Psychopathic Records artists.
'''The Gathering of the Juggalos''' ('''The Gathering''' or '''GOTJ''') is an annual festival put on by [[Psychopathic Records]], featuring performances by the entire label as well as numerous well-known musical groups and [[underground music|underground artists]]. It was founded by [[Robert Bruce (rapper)|Robert Bruce]], [[Insane Clown Posse]] ([[Joseph Bruce]] and [[Joseph Utsler]]), and their label in 2000. The Gathering has featured bands of a variety of genres within hip hop and rock, though the majority of the acts perform [[horrorcore]] and [[hardcore hip hop]], similar to that of Psychopathic Records artists.


Described by [[Joseph Bruce]] as a "Juggalo Woodstock",<ref name="BehindthePaint470">{{cite book |last=Bruce |first=Joseph |authorlink=Joseph Bruce |coauthors=Hobey Echlin |editor=Nathan Fostey |title=ICP: Behind the Paint |origdate= |origyear=2003 |origmonth=August |edition=2nd Edition |publisher=Psychopathic Records |location=Royal Oak, Michigan |isbn=09741846083 |pages=470–496 |chapter=Hatchet Rising }}</ref> the Gathering of the Juggalos spans four days and includes concerts, wrestling, games, contests, autograph sessions, and seminars with artists. It is regarded highly by [[Juggalos]], and is considered to be a "family reunion" of sorts by these fans.
Described by Joseph Bruce as a "Juggalo Woodstock",<ref name="BehindthePaint470">{{cite book |last=Bruce |first=Joseph |authorlink=Joseph Bruce |coauthors=Hobey Echlin |editor=Nathan Fostey |title=ICP: Behind the Paint |origdate= |origyear=2003 |origmonth=August |edition=2nd Edition |publisher=Psychopathic Records |location=Royal Oak, Michigan |isbn=09741846083 |pages=470–496 |chapter=Hatchet Rising }}</ref> the Gathering of the Juggalos spans four days and includes concerts, wrestling, games, contests, autograph sessions, and seminars with artists. It is regarded highly by the [[Juggalo]] fan base, and is commonly referred to as a "family reunion" of sorts by the fans.


==Novi, MI (2000)==
==History==
===Early years (2000-2002)===
The festival was created in 2000 when Rob Bruce organized an event for all [[juggalos]] to gather, a concept long-talked about by Insane Clown Posse. The first Gathering took place in [[Novi, Michigan]] at the Expo Center and lasted for three days, with over 7,000 fans in attendance.<ref name="BehindthePaint470"/><ref name="GOTJ2000">{{cite web | author=Adam Graham | title=Insane Clown Posse Fans Rush Stage At Convention | url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1430306/20000725/i_c_p.jhtml | publisher=MTV | date=2000-06-15 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> The festival featured performances by such acts as [[Project Born]] and [[Kottonmouth Kings]], and [[Juggalo Championship Wrestling]] featuring [[Vampiro]], [[Mad Man Pondo]], [[2 Tuff Tony]], [[Melissa Bellin|Spice]] from the [[WCW]] [[Nitro Girls]], and Insane Clown Posse, among others.<ref name="BehindthePaint470"/>
The Gathering of the Juggalos was created in 2000 when Rob Bruce organized an event for all [[Juggalo]]s to gather, a concept long-talked about by Insane Clown Posse. The first Gathering took place in [[Novi, Michigan]] at the Expo Center and lasted for three days, with over 7,000 fans in attendance.<ref name="BehindthePaint470"/><ref name="GOTJ2000">{{cite web | author=Adam Graham | title=Insane Clown Posse Fans Rush Stage At Convention | url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1430306/20000725/i_c_p.jhtml | publisher=MTV | date=2000-06-15 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> The festival featured concert performances and wrestling hosted by [[Juggalo Championship Wrestling]]<ref name="BehindthePaint470"/> While performing on the final night, Insane Clown Posse asked the Juggalos to join them onstage, and about 300 fans rushed onto the stage. After performing for almost 30 more minutes, the concert was abruptly stopped by the venue's management.<ref name="GOTJ2000"/>


[[Image:Vanilla Ice.jpg|thumb|[[Vanilla Ice]] has performed at most of the Gathering of the Juggalos events.]]
While Insane Clown Posse was performing on the final night, Violent J asked the juggalos to join him, [[Joseph Utsler|Shaggy 2 Dope]], and Vampiro onstage. About 300 fans rushed onto the stage, overturning crowd control fences. After performing for almost 30 more minutes, the concert was abruptly stopped.<ref name="GOTJ2000"/> The Gathering ended peacefully, but two small fires broke out in the parking lot after the final concert. The fires were quickly put out by the Novi police and fire departments, and no arrests were made.<ref name="GOTJ2000"/>


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The second Gathering of the Juggalos was held in [[Toledo, Ohio]] at the Seagate Center for three days, with approximately 6,600 in attendance. Outside artists included [[Suicide Machines]], [[Marz]], [[Three 6 Mafia]], [[Vanilla Ice]], and [[Bone Thugs-n-Harmony]].<ref name="BehindthePaint470"/><ref name="GOTJ2001">{{cite web | author=Brian Hiatt | title=ICP's Juggalos Riot, Punch Police Horse, Cut Clowns' Set Short At Fan Convention | url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1445180/20010716/i_c_p.jhtml | publisher=MTV | date=2001-06-16 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref><ref name="GOTJ2001p2">{{cite web | author=Joe D'Angelo | title=ICP's Juggalo Gathering Promises Faygo Armageddon, Juggalette Bride | url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1444506/20010614/i_c_p.jhtml | publisher=MTV | date=2001-06-14 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> Juggalo Championship wrestling hosted several matches, with the main event pitting [[Terry Brunk|Sabu]] against [[Ian Hodgkinson|Vampiro]] for the [[JCW Heavyweight Championship]].<ref name="BehindthePaint470"/>
==Toledo, OH (2001)==
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The second Gathering of the Juggalos was held in [[Toledo, Ohio]] at the Seagate Center for three days, with approximately 6,600 in attendance. Outside artists included [[Suicide Machines]], [[Marz]], [[Three Six Mafia]], [[Vanilla Ice]], and [[Bone Thugs-n-Harmony]].<ref name="BehindthePaint470"/><ref name="GOTJ2001">{{cite web | author=Brian Hiatt | title=ICP's Juggalos Riot, Punch Police Horse, Cut Clowns' Set Short At Fan Convention | url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1445180/20010716/i_c_p.jhtml | publisher=MTV | date=2001-06-16 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref><ref name="GOTJ2001p2">{{cite web | author=Joe D'Angelo | title=ICP's Juggalo Gathering Promises Faygo Armageddon, Juggalette Bride | url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1444506/20010614/i_c_p.jhtml | publisher=MTV | date=2001-06-14 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> Juggalo Championship wrestling featured such wrestlers as [[Stephanie Bellars|Gorgeous George]], [[Edward Leslie|Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake]], [[The Honky Tonk Man]], and [[Greg Valentine|Greg "The Hammer" Valentine]]. The main event of the festival pitted [[Terry Brunk|Sabu]] against Vampiro.<ref name="BehindthePaint470"/>


Much like the previous year, hundreds of fans charged the main stage during Insane Clown Posse's performance. However, this time the group was forced to flee the stage before it collapsed. The festival ended before the revealing of the group's [[The Wraith: Shangri-La|Sixth Joker's Card]], which left many juggalos feeling remorse for causing the show to close early.<ref name="GOTJ2001"/> Local newspapers reported this the next day as a "riot".
Like the previous year, hundreds of fans charged the main stage during Insane Clown Posse's performance. However, this time the group was forced to flee the stage before it collapsed. The festival was ended early, before the duo could reveal their [[The Wraith: Shangri-La|Sixth Joker's Card]].<ref name="GOTJ2001"/> The next day, local newspapers reported the rush as a "riot".


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The third annual Gathering of the Juggalos was held in the Civic Center in [[Peoria, Illinois]] for four days, with over 8,000 in attendance.<ref name="GOTJ2002p2">{{cite web |title=Gathering of the Juggalos 2002 |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/ |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20020802214712/http://www.juggalogathering.com/ |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2002-08-02 |archivedate=2002-08-02 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref> [[Esham]], [[Ghoultown]], [[Mack 10]], [[Primer 55]], and [[Bubba Sparxxx]] were amoung the guest performers.<ref name="GOTJ2002p3">{{cite web |title=Gathering of the Juggalos - 2002 |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/index2.html |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20020602203053/http://www.juggalogathering.com/index2.html |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2002-06-02 |archivedate=2002-06-02 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref> Bubba Sparxxx was booed offstage and has since left a mark on future Gatherings, as acts sharing similar fates have been said to have received the "Bubba Sparxxx award." Esham announced at the event that he had signed with Psychopathic Records. The Sixth Joker's Card was unveiled in two separate seminars, ''[[The Wraith: Shangri-La]]'' and ''[[Hell's Pit]]'', given by Violent J.<ref name="GOTJ2002">{{cite web | author=Joe D'Angelo | title=Insane Clown Posse Find Light (And Hotties, Homies, Faygo) At End Of Tunnel | url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1457924/20021003/i_c_p.jhtml?headlines=true | publisher=MTV | date=2002-10-04 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> The second seminar, detailing Insane Clown Posse's entire rise to fame, was captured on video and released with ''The Wraith: Shangri-La'' in DVD format.
==Peoria, IL (2002)==
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The third annual Gathering of the Juggalos was held in the Civic Center in [[Peoria, Illinois]] for four days, with over 8,000 in attendance.<ref name="GOTJ2002p2">{{cite web |title=Gathering of the Juggalos 2002 |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/ |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20020802214712/http://www.juggalogathering.com/ |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2002-08-02 |archivedate=2002-08-02 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref> [[Esham]], [[Ghoultown]], [[Mack 10]], [[Primer 55]], and [[Bubba Sparxxx]] were guest performers.<ref name="GOTJ2002p3">{{cite web |title=Gathering of the Juggalos - 2002 |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/index2.html |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20020602203053/http://www.juggalogathering.com/index2.html |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2002-06-02 |archivedate=2002-06-02 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref> Esham announced that he had been signed to Psychopathic Records. Bubba Sparxxx was booed offstage and has since left a mark on future Gatherings, as acts sharing similar fates have been said to have received the "Bubba Sparxxx award." The Sixth Joker's Card was unveiled in two separate seminars, ''[[The Wraith: Shangri-La]]'' and ''[[Hell's Pit]]'', given by Violent J.<ref name="GOTJ2002">{{cite web | author=Joe D'Angelo | title=Insane Clown Posse Find Light (And Hotties, Homies, Faygo) At End Of Tunnel | url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1457924/20021003/i_c_p.jhtml?headlines=true | publisher=MTV | date=2002-10-04 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> The second seminar, detailing ICP's entire rise to fame, was captured on video and released with ''The Wraith: Shangri-La'' in DVD format.


One riot occurred shortly after police tried to stop juggalettes from showing their breasts. The police released tear gas and pepper balls at the surrounding crowd, causing mass confusion. Psychopathic Record employees Rob Bruce and Alex Abbiss negotiated with police, and the festival continued after airing out for 30 minutes.<ref name="GOTJ2002p2"/>
A riot occurred after police tried to stop Juggalettes from showing their breasts. The police released [[tear gas]] and [[Pepper-spray projectile|pepper balls]] into the surrounding crowd, causing mass confusion. Psychopathic Record employees Rob Bruce and Alex Abbiss negotiated with police, and the festival continued after airing out for 30 minutes.<ref name="GOTJ2002p2"/>


==Garrettsville, OH (2003-2005)==
===Expansion and development (2003-2006)===
2003 marked the first Gathering held outdoors. It took place at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, known as "the Crystal Forest", near [[Garrettsville, Ohio]] in [[Nelson Township, Portage County, Ohio|Nelson Township]], and lasted five days.<ref name="GOTJ2003">{{cite web | author=Ben Sisario | title=SUMMER FESTIVALS; POP/JAZZ | url=http://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/04/arts/summer-festivals-pop-jazz.html?pagewanted=4 | publisher=NY Times | date=2003-05-04 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> It was also the first time the festival went on 24 hours every day. Kottonmouth Kings, [[Bushwick Bill]], [[Dope (band)|Dope]], Vanilla Ice, and [[Killah Priest]] performed.<ref name="GOTJ2003"/><ref name="GOTJ2003p2">{{cite web |title=Gathering of the Juggalos 2003 |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/ |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20030611041511/http://juggalogathering.com/ |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2003-06-11 |archivedate=2003-06-11 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref> Juggalo Championship Wrestling featured the likes of Sabu, [[Jeff Jarrett]], and Mad Man Pondo, who also hosted ''Mad Man Pondo's Wrestling School'' at the festival.<ref name="GOTJ2003p2"/> Other events included swimming in "Lake Lotus," paintball, cliff jumping, and much more. Though a massive amount of police were called to watch over the event by Garrettsville residents, the Gathering went off without any problems.<ref name="GOTJ2003p3">{{cite web |title=Gathering of the Juggalos - 2003 |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/ |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20030804131402/http://www.juggalogathering.com/ |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2003-08-04 |archivedate=2003-08-04 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref>
In 2003, the Gathering was held outdoors for the first time. The event took place at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, known as "the Crystal Forest", near [[Garrettsville, Ohio]] in [[Nelson Township, Portage County, Ohio|Nelson Township]], and lasted five days.<ref name="GOTJ2003">{{cite web | author=Ben Sisario | title=SUMMER FESTIVALS; POP/JAZZ | url=http://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/04/arts/summer-festivals-pop-jazz.html?pagewanted=4 | publisher=NY Times | date=2003-05-04 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> It was also the first time the festival went on for 24 hours every day. Guest performers included [[Bushwick Bill]], [[Dope (band)|Dope]], and [[Killah Priest]].<ref name="GOTJ2003"/><ref name="GOTJ2003p2">{{cite web |title=Gathering of the Juggalos 2003 |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/ |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20030611041511/http://juggalogathering.com/ |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2003-06-11 |archivedate=2003-06-11 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref> In addition to the wrestling matches, [[Kevin Canady|Mad Man Pondo]] hosted ''Mad Man Pondo's Wrestling School''.<ref name="GOTJ2003p2"/> Though multiple police were called to watch over the event by Garrettsville residents, the Gathering went off without any problems.<ref name="GOTJ2003p3">{{cite web |title=Gathering of the Juggalos - 2003 |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/ |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20030804131402/http://www.juggalogathering.com/ |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2003-08-04 |archivedate=2003-08-04 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref>


[[Image:Tech N9ne on 2006-11-06.jpg|thumb|left|[[Tech N9ne]] is a performer who is a staple of the Gathering of the Juggalos]]
===2004===
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Garrettsville, Ohio also hosted the fifth annual Gathering of the Juggalos at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park. The four day festival held over 5,000 in attendance.<ref name="GOTJ2004">{{cite web | author=Laurie Borslien | title=The faces of an ICP fan | url=http://www.roanoke.com/entertainment/20something/wb/xp-15424 | publisher=The Roanoke Times | date=2004-12-15 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> [[Ol' Dirty Bastard]], [[Kurupt]], [[Tech N9ne]], [[Wolfpac]], and Vanilla Ice were among those who performed.<ref name="GOTJ2004p2">{{cite web |title=Gathering of the Juggalos - Shows |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/page.php?page_id=gotj_shows |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20040607173027/www.juggalogathering.com/page.php?page_id=gotj_shows |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2004-06-07 |archivedate=2004-06-07 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref> [[Kurupt]] got booed off the stage by the Juggalos, and retaliated by throwing a microphone into the audience. [[Bone Thugs N Harmony]] also re-united for the first time in several months by making a surprise performance on opening night. Juggalo Championship Wrestling featured stars such as [[Jerry Lawler|Jerry "The King" Lawler]], [[Dusty Rhodes (wrestler)|Dusty Rhodes]], [[Terry Funk]], Sabu, [[Kid Kash]], [[Lenny Lane]], [[Kazushige Nosawa]], Mad Man Pondo, 2 Tuff Tony, [[Necro Butcher]], and [[Monty Brown]].<ref name="GOTJ2004p3">{{cite web |title=Gathering of the Juggalos - Gathering News |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/page.php |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20040710191654/www.juggalogathering.com/page.php |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2004-07-10 |archivedate=2004-07-10 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref>


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The fifth annual Gathering of the Juggalos returned to Garrettsville the following year, with over 5,000 in attendance.<ref name="GOTJ2004">{{cite web | author=Laurie Borslien | title=The faces of an ICP fan | url=http://www.roanoke.com/entertainment/20something/wb/xp-15424 | publisher=The Roanoke Times | date=2004-12-15 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> [[Ol' Dirty Bastard]], [[Kurupt]], [[Tech N9ne]], and [[Wolfpac]] were among those who performed.<ref name="GOTJ2004p2">{{cite web |title=Gathering of the Juggalos - Shows |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/page.php?page_id=gotj_shows |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20040607173027/www.juggalogathering.com/page.php?page_id=gotj_shows |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2004-06-07 |archivedate=2004-06-07 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref> [[Kurupt]] got booed off the stage by the Juggalos, and retaliated by throwing a microphone into the audience. [[Bone Thugs-n-Harmony]] also re-united for the first time in several months by making a surprise performance on opening night. Juggalo Championship Wrestling hosted matches every day, and featured several established wrestlers.<ref name="GOTJ2004p3">{{cite web |title=Gathering of the Juggalos - Gathering News |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/page.php |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20040710191654/www.juggalogathering.com/page.php |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2004-07-10 |archivedate=2004-07-10 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref>
===2005===

The sixth annual Gathering of the Juggalos was the last Gathering held at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park. Tech N9ne, Mack 10, [[2 Live Crew]], [[Powerman 5000]], [[Manntis]], and [[Mini Kiss]] all performed. [[Charlie Murphy]] was also brought in as one of the stand-up comedians. The event also concluded the long running Underground Psychos contest which, through the votes of juggalos, added a new group to the record label. Both groups (''Playaz Lounge Crew'' and [[Axe Murder Boys|Axe Murder Boyz]]) performed, and the winning group (Axe Murder Boyz) got to perform twice. Juggalo Championship Wrestling held an event called "JCW vs. [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling|TNA]]" which pitted JCW wrestlers against TNA wrestlers.<ref name="GOTJ2005">{{cite web |title=Gathering of the Juggalos - Latest 2005 Gathering News |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/page05.php |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20050724002313/www.juggalogathering.com/page05.php |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2005-07-24 |archivedate=2005-07-24 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref>
The Gathering of the Juggalos returned to Garrettsville for a third time in 2005. Guest performers included [[2 Live Crew]], [[Powerman 5000]], [[Manntis]], and [[Mini Kiss]]. [[Charlie Murphy]] was also brought in as one of the stand-up comedians. The Gathering hosted the final round of the Underground Psychos contest, in which the winner, [[Axe Murder Boys|Axe Murder Boyz]], was signed to Psychopathic Records. Juggalo Championship Wrestling held the event "JCW vs. [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling|TNA]]" which pitted JCW wrestlers against TNA wrestlers.<ref name="GOTJ2005">{{cite web |title=Gathering of the Juggalos - Latest 2005 Gathering News |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/page05.php |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20050724002313/www.juggalogathering.com/page05.php |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2005-07-24 |archivedate=2005-07-24 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref>


Quarry Park's owner, Evan Kelley, kicked the festival off his grounds later that year. He stated that, "Psychopathic Records broke some of the rules set down for the 2005 event, including blasting music all night long." He also explained that, "Drugs, alcohol, nudity, profanity and trash also became serious problems."<ref name="GOTJ2005p2">{{cite web | author=David O'Brien | title=Rappers wont return to Nelson Insane Clown Posse uninvited | url=http://www.beginin.com/Record%20Courier%20Feb%204%202006%20II.pdf | publisher=Record-Courier | date=2006-02-04 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref>
Quarry Park's owner, Evan Kelley, kicked the festival off his grounds later that year. He stated that, "Psychopathic Records broke some of the rules set down for the 2005 event, including blasting music all night long." He also explained that, "Drugs, alcohol, nudity, profanity and trash also became serious problems."<ref name="GOTJ2005p2">{{cite web | author=David O'Brien | title=Rappers wont return to Nelson Insane Clown Posse uninvited | url=http://www.beginin.com/Record%20Courier%20Feb%204%202006%20II.pdf | publisher=Record-Courier | date=2006-02-04 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref>


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The seventh annual Gathering of the Juggalos was set to take place in [[Brooklyn, Michigan]], however, the board of Woodstock Township, Michigan denied the label the permits needed to hold the event. On April 18, Psychopathic Records announced that the Gathering would be held in [[Pataskala, OH]] at ''Frontier Ranch''.<ref name="GOTJ2006">{{cite web |title=G7 - Gathering 2006 News |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/index2.html |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20060423135315/www.juggalogathering.com/index2.html |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2006-04-23 |archivedate=2006-04-23 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref> The festival featured over 100 bands. Those playing at the main and second stages included [[Drowning Pool]], [[Digital Underground]], [[Rehab (band)|Rehab]], [[Too Short|Too $hort]], [[Intricate Unit]], [[Bobaflex]], and [[Vile (band)|Vile]].<ref name="GOTJ2006p2">{{cite web |title=The 7th Annual Gathering of the Juggalos 2006 |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/lf/gotj06.php |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20060712100658/www.juggalogathering.com/lf/gotj06.php |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2006-07-12 |archivedate=2006-07-12 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref>
==Pataskala, OH (2006)==
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The seventh annual Gathering of the Juggalos was set to take place at ''The Lotus Fields'' on July 13–16, 2006 in [[Brooklyn, Michigan]]. However, the board of Woodstock Township, Michigan, in control of necessary outdoor concert zoning permits, and influenced by members of the community, denied permits at a meeting on April 11, 2006. On April 18, Psychopathic Records announced that the Gathering would happen at a different location, dubbed ''The "New" Lotus Fields'' in [[Pataskala, OH]] at ''Frontier Ranch''.<ref name="GOTJ2006">{{cite web |title=G7 - Gathering 2006 News |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/index2.html |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20060423135315/www.juggalogathering.com/index2.html |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2006-04-23 |archivedate=2006-04-23 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref>


===Current (2007-present)===
The festival featured over 100 bands. Those playing at the main and second stages included [[Drowning Pool]], [[Digital Underground]], [[Rehab (band)|Rehab]], [[Too Short|Too $hort]], Wolfpac, [[Intricate Unit]], [[Bobaflex]], and [[Vile (band)|Vile]]. Juggalo Championship wrestling featured Mad Man Pondo, The Rude Boy, 2 Tuff Tony, Sabu, [[Steve Robinson (wrestler)|Corporal Robinson]], [[Kevin Sullivan (wrestler)|Kevin Sullivan]], Vampiro, [[The Headshrinkers]], [[Scott Steiner]], [[Norman Smiley]], [[Shark Boy]], and [[Powers of Pain]].<ref name="GOTJ2006p2">{{cite web |title=The 7th Annual Gathering of the Juggalos 2006 |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/lf/gotj06.php |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20060712100658/www.juggalogathering.com/lf/gotj06.php |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2006-07-12 |archivedate=2006-07-12 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref>
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[[Cave-In-Rock, Illinois]] hosted the eighth Gathering of the Juggalos at Hogrock Campgrounds, with over 8,000 fans attending the four day event.<ref name="GOTJ2007">{{cite web | author=Bethany Krajelis | title=Police report few arrests, several citations so far at four-day ICP festival | url=http://www.southernillinoisan.com/articles/2007/08/11/top/21139508.txt | publisher=The Southerner | date=2007-08-11 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> Like the previous year, over 100 bands were featured. Performances on the main and second stages included [[Ying Yang Twins]], [[Necro (rapper)|Necro]], [[Haystak]], [[Zug Izland]], [[Prozak]], [[Mushroomhead]], and [[Insane Poetry]]. Comedians included [[Joey Gay]]. ''[[Bloodymania (2007)|Bloodymania]]'', the culmination of Juggalo Championship Wrestling's web show, [[JCW#SlamTV.21|SlamTV!]], debuted at the event.<ref name="GOTJ2007p2">{{cite web |title=2007 Gathering of the Juggalos - Live Performances |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/home.php?page_id=performances |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20070819232755/www.juggalogathering.com/home.php?page_id=performances |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2007-08-19 |archivedate=2007-08-19 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref> [[Anybody Killa]] was also announced to have signed back with Psychopathic Records. Since the 2007 event, every Gathering has been held at Hogrock Campgrounds.


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The eighth Gathering of the Juggalos included guest performances [[Afroman]], [[Andrew W.K.]], [[Ice-T]], and [[Bizarre (rapper)|Bizarre]].<ref name="A Family Underground">{{cite video|title=A Family Underground |medium=DVD |publisher=Psychopathic Video |location=Royal Oak, Michigan |accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> Both ''[[Bloodymania II]]'' and the debut of [[Juggalo Championship Wrestling#Oddball Wrestling|Oddball Wrestling]] were presented by Juggalo Championship Wrestling. The Gathering was filmed by [[Psychopathic Records|Psychopathic Video]] for the documentary ''[[A Family Underground]]'', which was released on May 12, 2009.<ref>{{cite news |first=Adam |last=Graham |authorlink= |author= |coauthors= |title=''ICP's annual Halloween bash brings the insane circus to town'' |url=http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081030/OPINION03/810300303 |publisher=''[[The Detroit News]]'' |date=October 30, 2008 |accessdate=2008-11-02 }}</ref><ref name="WFWJan09">{{cite video |people=[[Insane Clown Posse]] (presenters) |date=2009-01-27 |title=Weekly Freekly Weekly January Edition |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbT1_Ja4qNY |format=internet news |publisher=[[Psychopathic Records]] |location=[[Detroit, Michigan]] |accessdate=2009-01-30 |time=7:45 }}</ref><ref name="WFWApr09">{{cite video |people=[[Joseph Bruce|Fats Pepper]] (presenter) |date=2009-04-11 |title=Weekly Freekly Weekly April 2009 |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4QziQf6WyU |format=internet news |publisher=[[Psychopathic Records]] |location=[[Detroit, Michigan]] |accessdate=2009-04-12 }}</ref>
==Cave-In-Rock, IL (2007-Present)==
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[[Cave-In-Rock, Illinois]] hosted the eighth Gathering of the Juggalos at Hogrock Campgrounds, with over 8,000 fans attending the four day event.<ref name="GOTJ2007">{{cite web | author=Bethany Krajelis | title=Police report few arrests, several citations so far at four-day ICP festival | url=http://www.southernillinoisan.com/articles/2007/08/11/top/21139508.txt | publisher=The Southerner | date=2007-08-11 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> Like the previous year, over 100 bands were featured. Performances on the main and second stages included [[Ying Yang Twins]], [[Necro (rapper)|Necro]], [[Haystak]], Project Born, [[Zug Izland]], [[Prozak]], [[Mushroomhead]], King Gordy, and [[Insane Poetry]]. Comedians included [[Joey Gay]]. Also at the Gathering was the culmination of Juggalo Championship Wrestling's web show, [[JCW#SlamTV.21|SlamTV!]], with ''[[Bloodymania (2007)|Bloodymania]]''.<ref name="GOTJ2007p2">{{cite web |title=2007 Gathering of the Juggalos - Live Performances |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/home.php?page_id=performances |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20070819232755/www.juggalogathering.com/home.php?page_id=performances |publisher=Psychopathic Records |date=2007-08-19 |archivedate=2007-08-19 |accessdate=2009-05-23 }}</ref> [[Anybody Killa]] was also announced to have signed back with Psychopathic Records.


[[Image:IceCube Toronto2006.jpg|thumb|[[Ice Cube]] was the opener for the tenth Gathering of the Juggalos.]]
===2008===
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The ninth Gathering of the Juggalos returned to Hogrock in Cave-In-Rock, Illinois. Main and second stage performances included Three 6 Mafia, [[Afroman]], [[Andrew W.K.]], Ice-T, 2 Live Crew, [[Bizarre (rapper)|Bizarre]], Primer 55, Esham, Zug Izland, and King Gordy.<ref name="A Family Underground">{{cite video|title=A Family Underground |medium=DVD |publisher=Psychopathic Video |location=Royal Oak, Michigan |accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> Both ''[[Bloodymania II]]'' and the debut of [[Juggalo Championship Wrestling#Oddball Wrestling|Oddball Wrestling]] were also featured by Juggalo Championship Wrestling. The Gathering was filmed by [[Psychopathic Records|Psychopathic Video]]. The documentary, entitled ''A Family Underground'', was released on May 12, 2009.<ref>{{cite news |first=Adam |last=Graham |authorlink= |author= |coauthors= |title=''ICP's annual Halloween bash brings the insane circus to town'' |url=http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081030/OPINION03/810300303 |publisher=''[[The Detroit News]]'' |date=October 30, 2008 |accessdate=2008-11-02 }}</ref><ref name="WFWJan09">{{cite video |people=[[Insane Clown Posse]] (presenters) |date=2009-01-27 |title=Weekly Freekly Weekly January Edition |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbT1_Ja4qNY |format=internet news |publisher=[[Psychopathic Records]] |location=[[Detroit, Michigan]] |accessdate=2009-01-30 |time=7:45 }}</ref><ref name="WFWApr09">{{cite video |people=[[Joseph Bruce|Fats Pepper]] (presenter) |date=2009-04-11 |title=Weekly Freekly Weekly April 2009 |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4QziQf6WyU |format=internet news |publisher=[[Psychopathic Records]] |location=[[Detroit, Michigan]] |accessdate=2009-04-12 }}</ref>


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The tenth Gathering of the Juggalos had the largest attendance in Gathering history with over 20,000 people.<ref name="Stern9109">{{cite serial |title=ICP on Howard Stern 9.1.09 |url=http://www.insaneclownposse.com/media/interview/icp_howard_stern_090901.mp3 |series=The Howard Stern Show |serieslink=The Howard Stern Show |credits=Howard Stern (host) and Insane Clown Posse (guests) |network=[[Sirius Satellite Radio]] |station=[[Howard 100 and Howard 101|Howard 100]] |airdate=1 September 2009 |minutes=3:00 }}</ref> Over 120 musical artists performed at the event, including [[Ice Cube]], [[GWAR]], [[Coolio]], and [[Scarface (rapper)|Scarface]].<ref name="Infomercial">{{cite video |people=DJ Clay and Sugar Slam (Presenters) |date=17 July 2009 |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNe11E_KiAk |title=2009 Gathering Of The Juggalos Infomercial |medium=internet production |publisher=Psychopathic Records |accessdate=18 July 2009 }}</ref> During their set, Insane Clown Posse debuted the songs "Juggalo Island" and "Bang! Pow! Boom!" from their then-upcoming album ''[[Bang! Pow! Boom!]]''<ref name="Infomercial"/> Juggalo Championship Wrestling hosted ''[[Bloodymania III]]'', Oddball Wrestling, and Flashlight Wrestling.<ref name="BloodymaniaIIIInfomercial">{{cite video |people=The Rude Boy (Presenters) |date=28 July 2009 |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHsNw47ZFMc |title=Bloodymania 3 Infomercial |medium=internet production |publisher=Psychopathic Records |accessdate=28 July 2009 }}</ref> Stand-up comedians included [[Jimmie Walker]] and [[Pauly Shore]].<ref name="GOTJ2009">{{cite web | title=Get Schooled With This News, Right From Violent J! | url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/home.php?page_id=news&month=6&year=2009#a7 | date=June 5, 2009 | publisher=Psychopathic Records | date=2008-05-22 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> The trailer for ''[[Big Money Rustlas]]'' also premiered during the event, where it was screened twice.<ref name="GOTJVJ">{{cite web | title=Gathering News From Violent J! | url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/home.php?page_id=news&month=5&year=2009#a2 | date=May 22, 2009 | publisher=Psychopathic Records | date=2008-05-22 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref>
===2009===
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The tenth Gathering of the Juggalos took place at Hogrock in Cave-In-Rock, Illinois from August 6–9. The event had the largest attendance in Gathering history with over 20,000 people.<ref name="Stern9109">{{cite serial |title=ICP on Howard Stern 9.1.09 |url=http://www.insaneclownposse.com/media/interview/icp_howard_stern_090901.mp3 |series=The Howard Stern Show |serieslink=The Howard Stern Show |credits=Howard Stern (host) and Insane Clown Posse (guests) |network=[[Sirius Satellite Radio]] |station=[[Howard 100 and Howard 101|Howard 100]] |airdate=1 September 2009 |minutes=3:00 }}</ref> Over 120 musical artists performed at the event, including the likes of Tech N9ne, Kottonmouth Kings, [[Ice Cube]], [[GWAR]], [[Coolio]], Vanilla Ice, Onyx, [[Scarface (rapper)|Scarface]], [[The Dayton Family]], Bizarre, Esham, and [[Natas (group)|NATAS]].<ref name="Infomercial">{{cite video |people=DJ Clay and Sugar Slam (Presenters) |date=17 July 2009 |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNe11E_KiAk |title=2009 Gathering Of The Juggalos Infomercial |medium=internet production |publisher=Psychopathic Records |accessdate=18 July 2009 }}</ref> During their set, Insane Clown Posse debuted the songs "Juggalo Island" and "Bang! Pow! Boom!" from their then-upcoming album ''[[Bang! Pow! Boom!]]''<ref name="Infomercial"/> Juggalo Championship Wrestling featured ''[[Bloodymania III]]''. Ken Shamrock hosted an [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]] Seminar and [[Steve Robinson (wrestler)|Corporal Robinson]] hosted a JCW seminar.<ref name="Infomercial"/><ref name="GOTJVJ">{{cite web | title=Gathering News From Violent J! | url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/home.php?page_id=news&month=5&year=2009#a2 | date=May 22, 2009 | publisher=Psychopathic Records | date=2008-05-22 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> Oddball Wrestling featured wrestlers such as [[Ian Rotten]], [[Drake Younger]], [[Mickie Knuckles|Isabella Smothers]], Corporal Robinson, Mad Man Pondo, [[Ricochet (wrestler)|Ricochet]], and 6 foot 10&nbsp;inch female wrestler Miss Isis.<ref name="BloodymaniaIIIInfomercial">{{cite video |people=The Rude Boy (Presenters) |date=28 July 2009 |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHsNw47ZFMc |title=Bloodymania 3 Infomercial |medium=internet production |publisher=Psychopathic Records |accessdate=28 July 2009 }}</ref> [[Joseph Utsler|Shaggy 2 Dope]] hosted a "3 way [[Turntablism|DJ]] Battle" in which he, [[DJ Clay]], and [[Mike E. Clark]] went head to head.<ref name="Infomercial"/> Stand-up comedians included [[Jimmie Walker]] and [[Pauly Shore]].<ref name="GOTJ2009">{{cite web | title=Get Schooled With This News, Right From Violent J! | url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/home.php?page_id=news&month=6&year=2009#a7 | date=June 5, 2009 | publisher=Psychopathic Records | date=2008-05-22 | accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref> The trailer for ''[[Big Money Rustlas]]'' premiered during the event, where it was screened twice.<ref name="GOTJVJ"/> The Gathering also featured additional attractions such as helicopter rides and motorcross. An [[infomercial]] for the event was released online by Psychopathic Records.<ref name="Hammerstein">{{cite news |title=Detroit rappers ICP amused by recent SNL skit |first=B.J. |last=Hammerstein |url=http://www.freep.com/article/20091208/ENT04/91208066/1320/SNL-parodies-infomercial-by-Detroit-rappers-ICP- |newspaper=[[Detroit Free Press]] |date=December 8, 2009 }}</ref> On July 21, 2009, [[Tom Scharpling]] and [[Paul F. Tompkins]] lampooned the promotional video on New Jersey radio station WFMU's [[The Best Show on WFMU]].<ref> http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/BS </ref> On December 5, 2009, ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' aired a sketch titled "Kickspit Underground Rock Festival", which parodied the infomercial.<ref name="Hammerstein"/> Bruce stated that he was not offended by the parody, and that he thought that the sketch was "hilarious" and "a humongous compliment".<ref name="Hammerstein"/>


An [[infomercial]] for the event was released online by Psychopathic Records.<ref name="Hammerstein">{{cite news |title=Detroit rappers ICP amused by recent SNL skit |first=B.J. |last=Hammerstein |url=http://www.freep.com/article/20091208/ENT04/91208066/1320/SNL-parodies-infomercial-by-Detroit-rappers-ICP- |newspaper=[[Detroit Free Press]] |date=December 8, 2009 }}</ref> On July 21, 2009, [[Tom Scharpling]] and [[Paul F. Tompkins]] lampooned the promotional video on New Jersey radio station WFMU's [[The Best Show on WFMU]].<ref> http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/BS </ref> On December 5, 2009, ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' aired a sketch titled "Kickspit Underground Rock Festival", which parodied the infomercial.<ref name="Hammerstein"/> Bruce stated that he was not offended by the parody, and that he thought that the sketch was "hilarious" and "a humongous compliment".<ref name="Hammerstein"/>
===2010===
The 11th Gathering of the Juggalos will be held on August 12–15 in Cave-In-Rock, IL.<ref name="HatchetHerald">{{cite web | last= | first= | coauthors= | title=''Gathering of the Juggalos Tickets On Sale April 2nd'' |url=http://www.psychopathicrecords.com/hatchetherald/100326/index.html | date=March 30, 2010 | work=The Hatchet Herald, Volume 13, Issue 3 | publisher=[[Psychopathic Records]] | accessdate=2010-03-31 }}</ref> In honor of the [[western (genre)|Western]] [[comedy film]] ''Big Money Rustlas'' being released at the event, the Gathering will feature a "Best in the West" [[West Coast hip hop]] theme.<ref name="Infomercial2010">{{cite video |people=DJ Clay, Sugar Slam, Awesome Dre, and Corporal Robinson (Presenters) |date=17 July 2010 |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0xewi_Gdc8 |title=11th Annual Gathering of the Juggalos |medium=internet production |publisher=Psychopathic Records |accessdate=17 July 2010 }}</ref> In addition to the entire Psychopathic and Hatchet House labels, confirmed performances include [[Naughty by Nature]], [[Spice 1]], [[Method Man & Redman]], Tech N9ne, Kottonmouth Kings, [[Brotha Lynch Hung]], [[Above the Law (group)|Above the Law]], [[Warren G]], [[Rehab (band)|Rehab]], Afroman, Coolio, [[Big B (rapper)|Big B]], [[Hed PE]], Vanilla Ice, and [[Prozak (rapper)|Prozak]].<ref name="Infomercial2010"/> A "Ladie's Night" will also be hosted by Sugar Slam, with performances by Kisa, Lil V, Ill E. Gal, [[Tila Tequila]], and [[Lil' Kim]].<ref name="Infomercial2010"/> Shaggy 2 Dope will host "Shaggy's Old School Super Jam," featuring DJing by 2 Dope and performances by [[Tone Lōc]], [[Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock|Rob Base]], and [[Slick Rick]].<ref name="Infomercial2010"/>


Comedy will be provided by [[Tom Green]], [[Gallagher (comedian)|Gallagher]], and [[Ron Jeremy]].<ref name="Infomercial2010"/> Five wrestling shows are booked for the event. Juggalo Championship Wrestling will host Oddball Wrestling and [[Bloodymania IV]], and Corporal Robinson will host two "Flashlight Wrestling" events.<ref name="Infomercial2010"/><ref name="Shoot the Shit July 8">{{cite episode |url=http://wfuckoffradio.com/wfko.php/shows/27 |title=The Main Event |credits=Presenters: DJ Fillin and [[Corporal Robinson]] |station=WFKO |airdate=2010-07-08 }}</ref> The cast of ''Half Pint Brawlers'' are also set to wrestle.<ref name="Infomercial2010"/>
The 11th Gathering of the Juggalos will be held on August 12–15 in Cave-In-Rock, IL.<ref name="HatchetHerald">{{cite web | last= | first= | coauthors= | title=''Gathering of the Juggalos Tickets On Sale April 2nd'' |url=http://www.psychopathicrecords.com/hatchetherald/100326/index.html | date=March 30, 2010 | work=The Hatchet Herald, Volume 13, Issue 3 | publisher=[[Psychopathic Records]] | accessdate=2010-03-31 }}</ref> In honor of the [[western (genre)|Western]] [[comedy film]] ''Big Money Rustlas'' being released at the event, the Gathering will feature a "Best in the West" [[West Coast hip hop]] theme.<ref name="Infomercial2010">{{cite video |people=DJ Clay, Sugar Slam, Awesome Dre, and Corporal Robinson (Presenters) |date=17 July 2010 |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0xewi_Gdc8 |title=11th Annual Gathering of the Juggalos |medium=internet production |publisher=Psychopathic Records |accessdate=17 July 2010 }}</ref> Confirmed guest performances include [[Naughty by Nature]], [[Spice 1]], [[Method Man & Redman]], [[Above the Law (group)|Above the Law]], and [[Warren G]].<ref name="Infomercial2010"/> A "Ladie's Night" will also be hosted by Sugar Slam, featuring performances by Kisa, Lil V, Ill E. Gal, [[Tila Tequila]], and [[Lil' Kim]].<ref name="Infomercial2010"/> Shaggy 2 Dope will host "Shaggy's Old School Super Jam," featuring DJing by 2 Dope and performances by [[Tone Lōc]], [[Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock|Rob Base]], and [[Slick Rick]].<ref name="Infomercial2010"/> Comedy will be provided by [[Tom Green]], [[Gallagher (comedian)|Gallagher]], and [[Ron Jeremy]].<ref name="Infomercial2010"/> Five wrestling shows are booked for the event; Oddball Wrestling, [[Bloodymania IV]], two Flashlight Wrestling events, and an event featuring the cast of ''Half Pint Brawlers''.<ref name="Infomercial2010"/><ref name="Shoot the Shit July 8">{{cite episode |url=http://wfuckoffradio.com/wfko.php/shows/27 |title=The Main Event |credits=Presenters: DJ Fillin and [[Corporal Robinson]] |station=WFKO |airdate=2010-07-08 }}</ref>


==Performers==
==Gathering of the Juggalos lineups by year==
[[Image:KottonmouthKings.jpg|thumb|left|[[Kottonmouth Kings]] performed at the first Gathering of the Juggalos, and numerous others since.]]
{{main|Gathering of the Juggalos lineups by year}}
{{main|Gathering of the Juggalos lineups by year}}

Over the years, several hundred artists have performed at the Gathering of the Juggalos. Outside of the label's roster, notable artists who have become a common stay at the event include [[Project Born]], [[Kottonmouth Kings]], [[Bone Thugs-n-Harmony]], [[Vanilla Ice]], [[Zug Izland]], [[Esham]], [[Tech N9ne]], [[Wolfpac]], [[2 Live Crew]], [[Rehab (band)|Rehab]], [[Necro (rapper)|Necro]], [[Haystak]], [[King Gordy]], [[Prozak]], [[Three 6 Mafia]], [[Afroman]], [[Bizarre]], [[Big B (rapper)|Big B]], and [[Coolio]].

Notable guest performances include [[Mack 10]], [[Bubba Sparxxx]], [[Dope (band)|Dope]], [[Killah Priest]], [[Bushwick Bill]], [[Ol' Dirty Bastard]], [[Kurupt]], [[Powerman 5000]], [[Digital Underground]], [[Drowning Pool]], [[Too Short|Too $hort]], [[Ying Yang Twins]], [[Mushroomhead]], [[Andrew W.K.]], [[Ice Cube]], [[GWAR]], [[Scarface (rapper)|Scarface]], [[Naughty by Nature]], [[Spice 1]], [[Method Man & Redman]], [[Above the Law (group)|Above the Law]], [[Warren G]], [[Tila Tequila]], [[Lil' Kim]], [[Tone Lōc]], [[Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock|Rob Base]], and [[Slick Rick]].

==Activities==
In addition to musical concerts, the Gathering of the Juggalos features multiple activities. Throughout the site there are [[List of amusement rides|carnival rides]], [[Midway Games]], and helicopter rides.<ref name="Events">{{cite web |title=Events |url=http://www.juggalogathering.com/home.php?page_id=events |publisher=Psychopathic Records |accessdate=2010-08-05 }}</ref> Other events include [[Karaoke|Juggalo Karaoke]], an [[Open mike|Open mic]], comedy, ladies oil wrestling, a [[wet T-shirt contest]], a Ms. Juggalette competition, and Hog Daddy’s [[bonfire|Hellfire]].<ref name="Events"/> Autograph signings and seminars are held by [[Juggalo Championship Wrestling]], [[Mike E. Clark]], [[Axe Murder Boyz]], [[Blaze Ya Dead Homie]], [[Anybody Killa]], [[Boondox]], [[Twiztid]], and [[Insane Clown Posse]].<ref name="Events"/>

Several late night parties also occur, including Ladies Night hosted by Sugar Slam, Mike E. Clark's Murder Mix Party, [[DJ Clay]]'s Bubble Houseparty, Shaggy's Old School Super Jam, and Violent J's Michael Jackson Moonwalk BBQ Blowout Pajama Jam.<ref name="Events"/> Professional wrestling has been a prevalent feature of the event since its inception. Juggalo Championship Wrestling currently hosts JCW Try-Outs, Oddball Wrestling, Flashlight Wrestling, and [[Bloodymania]] at every Gathering event.<ref name="Events"/>


== References ==
== References ==

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Gathering of the Juggalos
GenreHip hop, rock
DatesAugust 12 to August 15
Location(s)Cave-In-Rock, Illinois
Years active2000–present
FoundersRobert Bruce, Joseph Bruce,
Joseph Utsler
Websitehttp://www.juggalogathering.com/

The Gathering of the Juggalos (The Gathering or GOTJ) is an annual festival put on by Psychopathic Records, featuring performances by the entire label as well as numerous well-known musical groups and underground artists. It was founded by Robert Bruce, Insane Clown Posse (Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler), and their label in 2000. The Gathering has featured bands of a variety of genres within hip hop and rock, though the majority of the acts perform horrorcore and hardcore hip hop, similar to that of Psychopathic Records artists.

Described by Joseph Bruce as a "Juggalo Woodstock",[1] the Gathering of the Juggalos spans four days and includes concerts, wrestling, games, contests, autograph sessions, and seminars with artists. It is regarded highly by the Juggalo fan base, and is commonly referred to as a "family reunion" of sorts by the fans.

History

Early years (2000-2002)

The Gathering of the Juggalos was created in 2000 when Rob Bruce organized an event for all Juggalos to gather, a concept long-talked about by Insane Clown Posse. The first Gathering took place in Novi, Michigan at the Expo Center and lasted for three days, with over 7,000 fans in attendance.[1][2] The festival featured concert performances and wrestling hosted by Juggalo Championship Wrestling[1] While performing on the final night, Insane Clown Posse asked the Juggalos to join them onstage, and about 300 fans rushed onto the stage. After performing for almost 30 more minutes, the concert was abruptly stopped by the venue's management.[2]

Vanilla Ice has performed at most of the Gathering of the Juggalos events.

The second Gathering of the Juggalos was held in Toledo, Ohio at the Seagate Center for three days, with approximately 6,600 in attendance. Outside artists included Suicide Machines, Marz, Three 6 Mafia, Vanilla Ice, and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.[1][3][4] Juggalo Championship wrestling hosted several matches, with the main event pitting Sabu against Vampiro for the JCW Heavyweight Championship.[1]

Like the previous year, hundreds of fans charged the main stage during Insane Clown Posse's performance. However, this time the group was forced to flee the stage before it collapsed. The festival was ended early, before the duo could reveal their Sixth Joker's Card.[3] The next day, local newspapers reported the rush as a "riot".

The third annual Gathering of the Juggalos was held in the Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois for four days, with over 8,000 in attendance.[5] Esham, Ghoultown, Mack 10, Primer 55, and Bubba Sparxxx were amoung the guest performers.[6] Bubba Sparxxx was booed offstage and has since left a mark on future Gatherings, as acts sharing similar fates have been said to have received the "Bubba Sparxxx award." Esham announced at the event that he had signed with Psychopathic Records. The Sixth Joker's Card was unveiled in two separate seminars, The Wraith: Shangri-La and Hell's Pit, given by Violent J.[7] The second seminar, detailing Insane Clown Posse's entire rise to fame, was captured on video and released with The Wraith: Shangri-La in DVD format.

A riot occurred after police tried to stop Juggalettes from showing their breasts. The police released tear gas and pepper balls into the surrounding crowd, causing mass confusion. Psychopathic Record employees Rob Bruce and Alex Abbiss negotiated with police, and the festival continued after airing out for 30 minutes.[5]

Expansion and development (2003-2006)

In 2003, the Gathering was held outdoors for the first time. The event took place at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, known as "the Crystal Forest", near Garrettsville, Ohio in Nelson Township, and lasted five days.[8] It was also the first time the festival went on for 24 hours every day. Guest performers included Bushwick Bill, Dope, and Killah Priest.[8][9] In addition to the wrestling matches, Mad Man Pondo hosted Mad Man Pondo's Wrestling School.[9] Though multiple police were called to watch over the event by Garrettsville residents, the Gathering went off without any problems.[10]

Tech N9ne is a performer who is a staple of the Gathering of the Juggalos

The fifth annual Gathering of the Juggalos returned to Garrettsville the following year, with over 5,000 in attendance.[11] Ol' Dirty Bastard, Kurupt, Tech N9ne, and Wolfpac were among those who performed.[12] Kurupt got booed off the stage by the Juggalos, and retaliated by throwing a microphone into the audience. Bone Thugs-n-Harmony also re-united for the first time in several months by making a surprise performance on opening night. Juggalo Championship Wrestling hosted matches every day, and featured several established wrestlers.[13]

The Gathering of the Juggalos returned to Garrettsville for a third time in 2005. Guest performers included 2 Live Crew, Powerman 5000, Manntis, and Mini Kiss. Charlie Murphy was also brought in as one of the stand-up comedians. The Gathering hosted the final round of the Underground Psychos contest, in which the winner, Axe Murder Boyz, was signed to Psychopathic Records. Juggalo Championship Wrestling held the event "JCW vs. TNA" which pitted JCW wrestlers against TNA wrestlers.[14]

Quarry Park's owner, Evan Kelley, kicked the festival off his grounds later that year. He stated that, "Psychopathic Records broke some of the rules set down for the 2005 event, including blasting music all night long." He also explained that, "Drugs, alcohol, nudity, profanity and trash also became serious problems."[15]

The seventh annual Gathering of the Juggalos was set to take place in Brooklyn, Michigan, however, the board of Woodstock Township, Michigan denied the label the permits needed to hold the event. On April 18, Psychopathic Records announced that the Gathering would be held in Pataskala, OH at Frontier Ranch.[16] The festival featured over 100 bands. Those playing at the main and second stages included Drowning Pool, Digital Underground, Rehab, Too $hort, Intricate Unit, Bobaflex, and Vile.[17]

Current (2007-present)

Cave-In-Rock, Illinois hosted the eighth Gathering of the Juggalos at Hogrock Campgrounds, with over 8,000 fans attending the four day event.[18] Like the previous year, over 100 bands were featured. Performances on the main and second stages included Ying Yang Twins, Necro, Haystak, Zug Izland, Prozak, Mushroomhead, and Insane Poetry. Comedians included Joey Gay. Bloodymania, the culmination of Juggalo Championship Wrestling's web show, SlamTV!, debuted at the event.[19] Anybody Killa was also announced to have signed back with Psychopathic Records. Since the 2007 event, every Gathering has been held at Hogrock Campgrounds.

The eighth Gathering of the Juggalos included guest performances Afroman, Andrew W.K., Ice-T, and Bizarre.[20] Both Bloodymania II and the debut of Oddball Wrestling were presented by Juggalo Championship Wrestling. The Gathering was filmed by Psychopathic Video for the documentary A Family Underground, which was released on May 12, 2009.[21][22][23]

Ice Cube was the opener for the tenth Gathering of the Juggalos.

The tenth Gathering of the Juggalos had the largest attendance in Gathering history with over 20,000 people.[24] Over 120 musical artists performed at the event, including Ice Cube, GWAR, Coolio, and Scarface.[25] During their set, Insane Clown Posse debuted the songs "Juggalo Island" and "Bang! Pow! Boom!" from their then-upcoming album Bang! Pow! Boom![25] Juggalo Championship Wrestling hosted Bloodymania III, Oddball Wrestling, and Flashlight Wrestling.[26] Stand-up comedians included Jimmie Walker and Pauly Shore.[27] The trailer for Big Money Rustlas also premiered during the event, where it was screened twice.[28]

An infomercial for the event was released online by Psychopathic Records.[29] On July 21, 2009, Tom Scharpling and Paul F. Tompkins lampooned the promotional video on New Jersey radio station WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU.[30] On December 5, 2009, Saturday Night Live aired a sketch titled "Kickspit Underground Rock Festival", which parodied the infomercial.[29] Bruce stated that he was not offended by the parody, and that he thought that the sketch was "hilarious" and "a humongous compliment".[29]

The 11th Gathering of the Juggalos will be held on August 12–15 in Cave-In-Rock, IL.[31] In honor of the Western comedy film Big Money Rustlas being released at the event, the Gathering will feature a "Best in the West" West Coast hip hop theme.[32] Confirmed guest performances include Naughty by Nature, Spice 1, Method Man & Redman, Above the Law, and Warren G.[32] A "Ladie's Night" will also be hosted by Sugar Slam, featuring performances by Kisa, Lil V, Ill E. Gal, Tila Tequila, and Lil' Kim.[32] Shaggy 2 Dope will host "Shaggy's Old School Super Jam," featuring DJing by 2 Dope and performances by Tone Lōc, Rob Base, and Slick Rick.[32] Comedy will be provided by Tom Green, Gallagher, and Ron Jeremy.[32] Five wrestling shows are booked for the event; Oddball Wrestling, Bloodymania IV, two Flashlight Wrestling events, and an event featuring the cast of Half Pint Brawlers.[32][33]

Performers

Kottonmouth Kings performed at the first Gathering of the Juggalos, and numerous others since.
Main article: Gathering of the Juggalos lineups by year

Over the years, several hundred artists have performed at the Gathering of the Juggalos. Outside of the label's roster, notable artists who have become a common stay at the event include Project Born, Kottonmouth Kings, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Vanilla Ice, Zug Izland, Esham, Tech N9ne, Wolfpac, 2 Live Crew, Rehab, Necro, Haystak, King Gordy, Prozak, Three 6 Mafia, Afroman, Bizarre, Big B, and Coolio.

Notable guest performances include Mack 10, Bubba Sparxxx, Dope, Killah Priest, Bushwick Bill, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Kurupt, Powerman 5000, Digital Underground, Drowning Pool, Too $hort, Ying Yang Twins, Mushroomhead, Andrew W.K., Ice Cube, GWAR, Scarface, Naughty by Nature, Spice 1, Method Man & Redman, Above the Law, Warren G, Tila Tequila, Lil' Kim, Tone Lōc, Rob Base, and Slick Rick.

Activities

In addition to musical concerts, the Gathering of the Juggalos features multiple activities. Throughout the site there are carnival rides, Midway Games, and helicopter rides.[34] Other events include Juggalo Karaoke, an Open mic, comedy, ladies oil wrestling, a wet T-shirt contest, a Ms. Juggalette competition, and Hog Daddy’s Hellfire.[34] Autograph signings and seminars are held by Juggalo Championship Wrestling, Mike E. Clark, Axe Murder Boyz, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Anybody Killa, Boondox, Twiztid, and Insane Clown Posse.[34]

Several late night parties also occur, including Ladies Night hosted by Sugar Slam, Mike E. Clark's Murder Mix Party, DJ Clay's Bubble Houseparty, Shaggy's Old School Super Jam, and Violent J's Michael Jackson Moonwalk BBQ Blowout Pajama Jam.[34] Professional wrestling has been a prevalent feature of the event since its inception. Juggalo Championship Wrestling currently hosts JCW Try-Outs, Oddball Wrestling, Flashlight Wrestling, and Bloodymania at every Gathering event.[34]

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