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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.

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Friday, August 23

Opening sets and late-night programming

38 blocks

Jackpot

8:00 PM–9:30 PM
JB NICOTERA b2b ALEN P
9:30 PM–11:00 PM
CURTIS JAMES b2b TAETRO
11:00 PM–12:00 AM
JASON KITCHEN
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12:00 AM–1:30 AM
VNSSA
HouseTech HouseTechnoDisco
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1:30 AM–3:00 AM
KEITH MACKENZIE
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3:00 AM–4:00 AM
D. MARINADE b2b DAMON SARCENO

Saturday, August 24

Pool party, daytime sets, and late-night programming

60 blocks

Sunday, August 25

Closing sets

8 blocks

Archive help

FAQs

Can I bring DJ or sound equipment into my room?
Hotel & Room Rules

The hotel is not allowing DJ equipment or sound equipment in hotel rooms. Room parties are not permitted.

Should I bring a pool towel?
Hotel & Room Rules

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?
Safety & Security

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?
Weather & What to Bring

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?
Hotel & Room Rules

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?
Hotel & Room Rules

No. The hotel’s rules did not allow drugs on the property.

Where was event entry and did I need to wear my wristband?
Event Access

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?
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?
Payments

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?
Weather & What to Bring

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 & VIP

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?
Food & VIP

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?
Pets & Accessibility

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.

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