Gathering Of The Juggalos' First Year in Missouri Brings Three Drug Arrests and Over 100 Pounds Seized

A music festival that just moved to a new home got hit with a police sting in its very first year. Gathering Of The Juggalos 2026 kicked off on August 19 at Mother Nature's Riverfront Retreat in Macks Creek, Missouri, and wrapped up on August 22 — marking the first time the annual event hosted by Insane Clown Posse has changed venues after a decade-long run in Thornville, Ohio.

Following the event, the Camden County Sheriff's Office in Missouri confirmed it had conducted a sting operation on-site, resulting in three arrests and the seizure of a large quantity of drugs, including marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms.

One man, identified as Dennis Pradham, was charged with drug trafficking and delivery of a controlled substance. Police say they seized 124 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms, 135 grams of ketamine, 33 grams of ketamine mixed with fentanyl, 93 pounds of marijuana, and 66 grams of MDMA from him. According to Consequence, Pradham is being held without bail.

Two other individuals, Robyn Weiford and Jesse Williams, were charged with delivery of a controlled substance. Police say a combined 40 pounds of marijuana gummies were seized from the pair.

In a statement, the Sheriff's Office said the sting operation was carried out after deputies worked overtime "in response to the large influx of out-of-state visitors bringing illegal drugs into our community."

Prior to these arrests, police had already charged a man identified as Kevin "Bluntman" Jones with drug trafficking and delivery of a controlled substance, after seizing several pounds of psilocybin mushrooms and 128 pounds of marijuana. He is also reportedly being held without bail.

This year's lineup included Hatebreed, Vanilla Ice, and Diggy Graves. Organizers have not yet publicly responded to the arrests.