Riot Fest is a multi-day music festival specializing in punk, rock, alternative, metal, and hip-hop. Founded in 2005 in Chicago, Riot Fest is one of the largest independently owned festivals in the country, hosting over 150 shows at venues in Chicago and Milwaukee throughout the year, as well as the festival in September over three days. Carnival Rides, amazing food vendors, sideshow performers, and more add to the atmosphere of this independent music fest.
