Quirky carnival Camp Flog Gnaw returns
The brainchild of Tyler, The Creator will include SZA, Hillbillies and a Ferris wheel
Tyler, The Creator is bringing Camp Flog Gnaw back to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 11-12.
This year marks the ninth edition of the festival, which has evolved from humble beginnings in 2012 when it debuted at Club Nokia (now The Novo) in downtown Los Angeles and was known as OFWGKTA Carnival. What started as a small gathering has blossomed into a larger-than-life carnival experience, a testament to Tyler's vision. The festival blends music with the excitement of carnival rides and games. Past editions have featured acts such as Drake, Action Bronson, Odd Future, Frank Ocean, Solange, Brockhampton, Daniel Caesar, 21 Savage and Lil Wayne.
The festival's journey has not been without its challenges, as COVID-19 and Tyler's busy touring schedule led to a three-year hiatus. However, fans were hungry for its return, as the festival is officially sold out,
Fans can expect games, carnival rides and prizes in addition to music at this year's Camp Flog Gnaw at Dodger Stadium.
but resale tickets are available via secondary sellers if you'd still like to attend.
Here's what you need to know before heading out for Camp Flog Gnaw.
The lineup
Camp Flog Gnaw caters to a diverse audience of music lovers, with this year's bill spanning rap, R&B and indie music. The festival boasts a roster of nearly 40 acts.
One of the biggest performances will undoubtedly come from R&B superstar SZA, who recently dazzled audiences during her
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Forum stop on her sold-out SOS Tour. Fans can expect chart-topping hits like “Snooze” and “Kill Bill” to be in the set list. Another highlight will be The Hillbillies, the duo of Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem, who happen to be cousins. Their collaboration on tracks such as “Family Ties” and “Range Brothers” from Keem's 2021 record “Melodic Blue” has fans speculating there will be a new record coming within the next year.
Of course, Tyler, the Odd Future leader and mastermind behind it all, will be another big draw. Fresh off the release of the deluxe version of “Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale,” Tyler will likely include hits off his latest release while including fan favorites like “See You Again” and “Answer.”
Other acts scheduled to perform include Lil Yachty, Ice Spice, Clipse, Kali Uchis, Earl Sweatshirt, Rex Orange County, Syd, PinkPantheress, Dominic Fike, Willow, Ravyn
Lenae, Turnstile, Paris Texas, Beabadoobee, Baby Rose, Cuco, Toro y Moi and more.
Games, rides and perks
All of the games and rides that fans have come to expect from the Camp Flog Gnaw experience will return, including the Ferris wheel, swings and other attractions.
Rides are included in the festival pass fees, but game tickets are sold separately. VIP pass holders will get extra perks with their tickets including a backpack, water bottle, snow globe, mini helmet, carabiner, baseball key chain and a pin. Super VIP pass holders can expect to snag an SE 29-inch Golf Wang Big Flyer Bike, Converse x Golf Wang custom shoes, a Camp Flog Gnaw blanket, fanny pack, mug and pin.
Times and rules
The festival is open to all ages; children under 5 get in free with a paid adult. There are no ins and outs of the festival grounds. There's no clear bag policy, and mediumsize backpacks and smaller purses and handbags are allowed.
Attendees can expect gates to open at noon each day and for the shows to end around 11 p.m. The Camp Flog Gnaw daily set times will be announced on social media channels closer to the event.