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Essential Freaks resort party
Season 3
August 23-25, 2024 · Hotel Venezia · Venice, Florida
Three days inside the Essential Freaks resort-party archive at Hotel Venezia, with daytime sets, late-night programming, stage worlds, and Silent Disco channels.
Final flyer billing order
Lineup
Headliners
Wooksville Showcase Headliners
Support
Published timeslot graphics
Schedule
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Friday, August 23
Opening sets and late-night programming
All In
The Edge
Royal Flush
Jackpot
Circus Circus (Silent Disco A)
Saturday, August 24
Pool party, daytime sets, and late-night programming
All In
Royal Flush
The Edge
Jackpot
Circus Circus (Silent Disco A)
Circus Circus (Silent Disco B)
Sunday, August 25
Closing sets
Royal Flush
All In
Visual archive
Gallery
Season 3 event photography followed by approved event artwork.
Official graphics
Event artwork
Archive help
FAQs
Can I bring DJ or sound equipment into my room?
The hotel is not allowing DJ equipment or sound equipment in hotel rooms. Room parties are not permitted.
Should I bring a pool towel?
Due to the number of attendees, guests were asked to bring their own pool towel if possible.
What should I do if I see something unsafe or suspicious?
If you see something, say something. Hotel staff, security, and event organizers were available during the weekend. Guest safety was the priority.
What happens if it rains?
The event was planned to continue rain or shine. Production teams were prepared to move equipment if weather required it.
What were the hotel check-in and check-out times?
Standard check-in was Friday at 4:00 PM and check-out was Sunday at 11:00 AM. Early arrival and late departure required the applicable reservation option. Bags could be left in the hotel baggage-storage room when available.
Were drugs allowed on the hotel property?
No. The hotel’s rules did not allow drugs on the property.
Where was event entry and did I need to wear my wristband?
All entry was through the front door near the front desk. Guests were required to wear their wristband through 4:00 PM Sunday or leave the event or purchase admission.
What were the Season 3 themes?
Friday night: Love Me Tender — a Vegas wedding / Elvis-style theme. Saturday day: Vegas Pool Party — glitzy swimwear and Vegas pool-party styling. Saturday night: Dealers’ Choice — Vegas movie characters, DJs, dealers, showgirls, dice, tourists, or magicians. Sunday day: Freak Show — animal print, clowns, cirque, and Sunday-funday styling.
How did cash and payments work?
Guests were encouraged to bring cash for tips. Tickets and VIP sections had to be purchased in advance or paid by credit card at the door; cash was not accepted at the door.
What should I bring for the outdoor activities?
Guests were reminded to bring sunscreen, stay hydrated, and use the available water stations. Bottled water was also available for purchase at the bar.
Was food available onsite?
Food was available onsite throughout Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Food could be ordered at the bar or delivered to a hotel room. The hotel kitchen created a special menu for the event.
How did VIP tables and poolside sections work?
Additional information for VIP tables and poolside sections—including check-in, wristbands, locations, service hours, and bottle-menu details—was sent to the email address used for the reservation.
Were pets allowed?
The hotel allowed pets in a limited number of pet-friendly rooms. Guests were asked to contact Zak Davis to arrange a pet-friendly room. Pets in non-pet-friendly rooms could result in additional hotel fees.
The third year
About Season 3
Format
One hotel, multiple worlds
Published schedule artwork documents All In, Royal Flush, Jackpot, The Edge, and two Circus Circus Silent Disco channels across the three-day event.
Archive rule
What actually happened
The final event flyer controls billing and lineup order, while the published timeslot graphics control the schedule. The archive keeps those sources separate when they differ.
Essential Freaks Resort Party
This was
Season 3
Season 3 filled Hotel Venezia with multiple stage rooms, poolside programming, showcase collectives, Silent Disco sets, vendors, and a community that stayed inside the experience all weekend.
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