Showcation festival is bringing top dance talent and fun-filled amusements to its summer camp of dreams in Maryland this month.
Helmed by Brooklyn-based party outfit Pretty Good Show, the three-day “summer camp for adults” is back for its second year at the quaint Camp Ramblewood in Darlington, situated about an hour’s drive Northeast from Baltimore, this May 16-18.
Festival scene legends Feed Me and Justin Martin will bring their delightfully delirious beats to Showcation’s sophomore edition as phase two headliners for 2025, while the top-notch tunes continue with performances from funky house favorites The Sponges, the rising trap and dubstep talents of Nikita, The Wicked and Seth David, bass music beatboxer HerShe, and many more.
DJ sets, however, are just the beginning. More than a music festival or a transformational retreat, Showcation preaches a fun-loving, “choose-your-own-adventure experience,” according to organizers, reimagining the carefree summer nights of childhood with a huge bill of activities—ranging from beloved camp pastimes like arts & crafts, canoeing and kickball, to unique experiences like a daily “Camp Olympics” competition, tomato food fight, beatbox battle, pool parties, and its very own “Project X”-inspired house party.
Elsewhere, attendees can catch sets from hilarious comedians and troupes like Clown Cult, Sean Millea, Jive Joint, and more in Showcation’s Comedy Barn, or stop by “Gamblewood” for some no cash, no limits betting with festival staple Frick Frack Blackjack, among dozens more experiences. Check out Showcation’s full 2025 music and experience programming below.
“Showcation was never just about the lineup. It’s about building a new type of multi-day weekend that actually makes it easy to meet people,” Showcation camp director James Corcoran said in a press release. “For phase two, we went all in on the heart of our event: the activities, the absurdity, the moments that catch you off guard in the best way.”
Attendees who prefer a little comfort with their camping can also book on-site group cabins and all-you-can-eat meals, meaning no more granola bars for dinner. Better yet, free showers are available to all campers throughout the weekend.
A limited supply of three-day general admission tickets to Showcation 2025 is available in its final tier at $249. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit showcation.live.
Featured image courtesy: Pretty Good Show. Credit: Sayzar C.
