Nestled in the woods of Darlington, MD, Showcation returns to Camp Ramblewood for its third consecutive year. This three-day adult summer camp meets music festival draws an intimate crowd of 1,000 campers from across the Northeast. Attendees live onsite in cabins, are assigned to camp teams, and gather in a communal dining hall each day. They spend their days moving between music, comedy, and 20+ other activities spread across the campgrounds.
Think of your fondest camp memories, reimagined as an adult version with a modern twist. Showcation brings back that nostalgic summer camp feel, coupled with underground festival energy and the spontaneity of NYC nightlife. Crafting a choose-your-own-adventure for the weekend, where the experience goes far beyond the stages.
First and foremost in the music. Showcation shines a spotlight on emerging artists who are making their mark in pop culture and on stage. This year, talented femme house artists like Mayv and UNIIQU3, as well as the NYC indie-rock trio Chanpan, are featured. Also on the lineup are some of the hottest names in electronic music, including Super Future, Daniel Allan, Baauer, and In Parallel.
With so much room for activities, campers will be assigned to a team upon arrival (Fluffernutter, Laserface, Ramblesquawk, or Snugglebug). Each team competes in daily competitions such as dodgeball, kickball, canoeing, arts & crafts, and even Mario Kart! Some activities will earn your squad points, while others are just for pure enjoyment. By the end of the weekend, teams compete in a playoff championship that’s a perfect combination of competitive and absurd.
Let the absurdity begin!
On Saturday, the pool transforms into a massive Wet Hot American Summer-themed pool party. With float races and plenty of underwater fun, this unhinged pool party is exactly what you need to cool off in the summer sun. Campers also have the opportunity to be pulled into the Clown Cult. It’s exactly what it sounds like… We’ll let your imagination do the rest.
Project X’s house party delivers a rager reminiscent of an early 2000s movie scene. Packed with DJs, beer pong, and hundreds of partiers moving from room to room, your high school and college years will flood the memory bank. Guests will also get to enjoy the acclaimed Beatbox House crew (featured on America’s Got Talent) performing live sets with their insane vocal talents. Be prepared to laugh your head off at the Comedy Club happening in the Barn on Saturday night with virtual comedian Charlene Kay (as featured on Netflix Is A Joke Fest).
A retrofitted school bus doubles as a stage, parked right in the middle of the camp. When Baauer drops “Harlem Shake,” or Super Future unleashes the “Grove St. Party” remix, the crowd is sure to erupt with youth-filled intensity. Lock in your cabin now, brush off that 7th-grade social anxiety, and let’s get back to pure summer camp nostalgia. Tickets for this year’s Showcation are available here.
