For my 2023 coverage of Five Points Festival look on Instagram, @reidhcooper and the link below:
https://popculturespectrum.com/five-points-fest-2023-a-visual-diary/
Unlock Your Creative Potential at Five Points Festival 2024: Where Artistry Knows No Bounds and Community Flourishes!
New York, NY – May 30, 2024 – Get ready for a weekend of creativity, camaraderie, and non-stop excitement as Five Points Festival returns to Brooklyn’s Zero Space on June 8-9th, 2024! Proudly presented by Clutter Magazine, celebrating 20 years of industry leadership, Five Points Fest is the East Coast’s premier destination for Designer Toys and Alternative culture.
Since its inception in 2017, Five Points Fest has been a beacon for tastemakers, misfits, and rebels from around the globe, converging in the heart of New York City to celebrate the best in Designer Toys, Street Art, and Indie Comics. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before, featuring a curated lineup of artists and vendors showcasing their latest creations and pushing the boundaries of commercial and counterculture art.
But Five Points Fest is more than just a convention—it’s a community united by a passion for collecting and creativity. Here, attendees have the opportunity to connect on a deeper level, sharing stories, exchanging ideas, and forging lifelong friendships amidst a backdrop of crazy monsters, bizarre creatures, and pop culture perversions.
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Event Details:
- Dates: June 8-9, 2024
- Location: Zero Space, 345 Butler St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
- Tickets: Available now on our website
Festival Schedule:
- Saturday, June 8th: 11am – 6pm (10am for VIP ticket holders)
- Kaiju Big Battel: 8pm
- Sunday, June 9th: 11am – 5pm (10am for VIP ticket holders)
Ticket Prices:
- Saturday Only Admission: $40*
- Sunday Only Admission: $30*
- Weekend Pass: $50*
- VIP Pass: $130 (*Prices will increase at the door).
Five Points Festival is not your average convention. It’s a curated celebration of tastemakers, misfits, and rebels, featuring the following highlights
- Exclusive Guests: With over 200 vendors, meet industry icons like Luke Chueh, Akamatsu, Ron English, Mutant Vinyl Hardcore, Marusan Toys, Mumbot, Dead Beat City, Muffinman, and many more!
- Tattoo Experiences: In partnership with Brooklyn’s Good Luck NYC, we are excited to offer tattooing services throughout the weekend. Talented artists Henbo Henning, Kati Vaughn, and Justin Weatherholtz will be available to create custom tattoos inspired by Japanese and Oriental traditions. Prices range from $300-$500. To book an appointment, email info@fivepointsfest.com. Walk-ups are welcome depending on availability.
- Community Building: Forge lasting connections, lifelong friendships, and share in the passion for collecting and creativity amidst a backdrop of vibrant artistry. An environment where collectors and creators can share stories, ideas, and forge
- KCBC Craft Beer: Quench your thirst with exclusive craft beers from KCBC (Kings County Brewers Collective), with specially branded cans by 5 of our top artists [HENBO, SkatchFace, Czee13, 5thTurtle and Mutant Vinyl Hardcore], exclusively available for Five Points Festival attendees to enjoy alongside the festivities.
- Craft Beer and Food Trucks: Enjoy curated craft beers and unique food options, including vegan NYC Pizza, Kinky Tacos and More!
Special Events:
- Kaiju Big Battel: Experience the spectacle of giant monsters battling it out in the style of professional wrestling! Celebrating 30 years of ghastly giants and massive monsters, Kaiju Big Battel promises an evening of awe-inspiring entertainment.
- Gundam Build Experience: Dive into the world of Gundam with a special build event sponsored by Level 9 Shop! Space is limited, so sign up now to secure your spot and unleash your inner mech enthusiast.
- Epic Paint-Off: Ten Artists, One Champion – Who Will Be the Five Points Festival Paint Fight Brewser? Prepare for an electrifying showdown as ten talented artists compete in six rounds of intense paint-offs. Witness audience-powered judging and expert panel selections, culminating in THE FINAL BATTLE where the victor earns ultimate bragging rights and the opportunity to design a KCBC beer label for next year!
