It all began years ago when LightsOut Events was brought in to provide lighting and sound for a mid-October festival called Kinda Spoopy at Red River Campground in Adams, Tennessee. Because of the scale and ambition of the production, our team rolled in early—RVs, production trailers, lighting rigs, sound systems—the whole traveling circus—parking on site nearly a week in advance to build out the stages and transform the grounds.

Cold October temperatures eventually pushed Kinda Spoopy to the first weekend of October, but the early arrival tradition stayed the same. We’d drop gear, head back to Nashville for the night, and return to finish the build.

One year, when we came back, everything had changed.

The campground had filled with tie-dye, familiar faces, and longtime festival family—Tie Dye Fest had arrived. Our RV and gear trailer were parked next to a veteran attendee named Mark Ashby, who became an instant friend. Conversations turned into connections. Connections turned into music. And before long, a spontaneous welcome party came to life—powered by next-level sound, immersive lighting, and pure festival energy.

What started as an impromptu campground gathering grew year after year. Bigger sound. Bolder lighting. Stronger community. Eventually, it became clear: this needed a stage of its own.

That moment was the birth of Red River Rave.

A few years back, we officially claimed our space and moved across the road to what we lovingly call “the dark side.” From there, Red River Rave evolved into an otherworldly experience—an immersive, PLUR-driven, witchy EDM sanctuary featuring glowing tree lighting, lasers cutting through the night, and a powerful main stage with sound that hits you in the chest and stays in your soul.

Today, Red River Rave is growing like wildfire—and so are we.

Our production, bookings, artists, and vision continue to expand, but the heart remains the same: love, inclusivity, compassion, and community. Artists and vendors partner with us to create something unforgettable. We showcase Nashville’s vibrant EDM scene alongside artists on the cusp of greatness, giving them a stage where magic can happen.

Red River Rave takes place every year on the last weekend of September at Red River Campground in Adams, TN. It’s not just a festival—it’s a gathering, a rite, a shared frequency.

If you know, you know.
If you don’t—this is your invitation.