One of the most beloved traditions at Domefest is back for 2026, and it's time to start planning those outfits, costumes, and creative creations.
From August 6th-8th, Domies will once again transform the mountaintop at ACE Adventure Resort into a colorful world of self-expression, music, art, and community. Whether you're crafting an elaborate costume months in advance or throwing together something hilariously ridiculous at the last minute, the Domefest Daily Themes are your invitation to join the fun.
This year's themes celebrate everything from West Virginia culture to nostalgic throwbacks and the wonderfully strange spirit that makes Domefest unlike any other festival experience.
Thursday, August 6
😇😈 Almost Heaven, Hell Yeah
We're kicking off the weekend with a theme inspired by the wild and wonderful spirit of West Virginia. Embrace your angelic side, unleash your inner devil, or find yourself somewhere in between. Think celestial costumes, fiery creations, Appalachian-inspired looks, country legends, mountain creatures, and everything that screams "Almost Heaven" with a little Domefest attitude mixed in.
Friday, August 7
🕹️🛼 I Love The 90s
Break out the neon colors, windbreakers, roller blades, overalls, video game characters, boy band fashion, and all your favorite 90s nostalgia. Friday night is a celebration of one of the most iconic decades ever. Whether you're channeling your favorite cartoon, musician, athlete, or pop culture moment, this is your chance to relive the glory days.
Saturday, August 8
👽🦊 Anything But Human
As the weekend reaches its peak, things get wonderfully weird. Saturday's theme invites attendees to become anything except a human. Animals, aliens, mythical creatures, forest spirits, robots, cryptids, insects, monsters, and entirely original creations are all fair game. The stranger, more creative, and more unexpected, the better.
Domefest Is About More Than Music
While Domefest features three nights of music from Pigeons Playing Ping Pong alongside an incredible lineup of artists, the festival experience extends far beyond the stages. Daily themes help create the immersive, playful atmosphere that has become a hallmark of the Domefest community.
Every year, attendees surprise us with incredible creativity, handcrafted costumes, group themes, and unforgettable characters wandering throughout the festival grounds. Whether you're participating for the first time or you're a longtime Domefest veteran, the daily themes are a chance to express yourself and become part of the magic.
So start brainstorming, raid the thrift stores, gather your friends, and get those costume ideas flowing.
Go big. Go weird. Go YOU.
Domefest returns to ACE Adventure Resort in the New River Gorge of West Virginia August 6-8, 2026. Weekend passes are on sale now.
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