Here’s a look at some of the sights and sounds on Day 1 at Riot Fest in Douglass Park.
Festival goers walk around Riot Fest grounds on day one of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
Festival goers walk around Riot Fest grounds on day one of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
Mac Sabbath performs on day one of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. | Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
Mac Sabbath performs on day one of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
Festival goers mosh as Hams Way performs on day one of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
Festival goers mosh as Hams Way performs on day one of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
Rico Nasty performs on day one of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
Rico Nasty performs on day one of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
Rico Nasty performs on day one of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
A large faux butter statue of John Stamos sits in Riotland on day one of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.