Get ready! PAINT RAVE comes back to Shadow Lake on July 18th for its fifth year
as the hottest event of the summer in the four-state area. This year Shadow Lake is celebrating its 100th season so we are pulling out all the stops for every event, and Paint Rave is no exception. Get ready for a more interactive paint experience in this electrifying atmosphere
where paint isn't just for the canvas.
This event continues to SELL OUT every year. Get your VIP and presale tickets fast. Scroll down to check out the updates we've made to the Paint Rave experience or jump to our Q & A section so you'll know what to expect at Paint Rave 2026.
LINE-UP TBA
Lose yourself in a world of color and sound as you dance to our curated line-up of premiere local artists and performers.
The Paint Rave line-up will be released soon.
photo by James Wright: @the.jw.experience
photo by James Wright: @the.jw.experience
This year Paint Rave will be a two-day event with our Paint Rave Pre-Party on July 17th, presented by
Sound Mafia.
This new event will be a mix of live performance and mixed audio EDM with choreography and a specially designed light and sound display.
This will be a separate ticketed event. Tickets for this event will be released soon, so keep an eye out for updates.
Splash yourself with fluorescent colors as our Paint Party Team generously shares the paint all around. All paint and products utilized are non-toxic and safe for skin contact - so do not be afraid to dive right.
Paint will be EVERYWHERE.
Let the colors fly.
photo by James Wright: @the.jw.experience
This year we have moved the equipment INSIDE!
What does this mean? A more interactive paint experience for the crowd and added room to dance. You will still be able to feel that bass, but this will give us more freedom to allow the crowd to play in the paint.
We've implemented several improvements to add to everyone's Paint Rave experience.
These changes includes a reworked entry process to insure expediated entry into the event. A quick entry line for VIP and presale ticket holders, added staff for more efficient customer service and more interactive experiences for attendees.
photo by James Wright: @the.jw.experience
photo by James Wright: @the.jw.experience
This year our local line-up is filled with upbeat mixes that everyone can dance to. We have focused on how to make our Paint Rave experience more interactive.
photo by Ryan Cox: @the_ryanc
photo by James Wright: @the.jw.experience
No reason to worry about having a SOBER RIDE.
Shadow Lake provides rides to partygoers in and around Noel on its PARTY WAGON.
STAY SAFE These rides are on a first come, first served basis. PAINT RAVE is a night with very high demand. Please secure your ride ahead of time and book online.
Reservations can also be made by calling the bar @ 417-475-3790.
Stay the whole weekend!
The Elk River accommodates CAMPING at multiple RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUNDS. Not into camping? There is an array of resort CABINS and rentals in and around Noel.
Do not wait to book because spaces FILL UP FAST!
photo by James Wright: @the.jw.experience
TICKETS
GENERAL ADMISSION
PRESALE $20
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Day of $25 at door
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Entry to interactive paint party!
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Party with the DJs until 1:30 a.m.
VIP
$35 per person
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NEW! SKIP THE LINE-Access to shorter VIP entry line.
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Includes access to exclusive VIP lounge
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Shorter bar line at the VIP bar
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Special $5 cocktails
VIP PERKS
21+ VIP tickets are available and will sell out! VIP perks include:
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Exclusive access to our VIP lounge area: Paint Rave is one of our biggest nights of the season and seats and tables will be a hot commodity. We will provide our VIP guests with a guaranteed seat in our VIP section. The section will have security making sure this section stays exclusive for our VIP guests.
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Exclusive access to the VIP bar: Skip the lines downstairs and get in line at our VIP bar in the VIP lounge.
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Special $5 cocktail deals sold exclusively available at our VIP Bar.
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All VIP ticket holders have access to all general admission areas as well
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We are reserving spots for our VIP season pass holders. These tickets are available with your season pass for the same price as general admission. Contact us for your coupon code to purchase before the event.
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Skip the line: VIP ticketholders will have a line separate from general admission to expediate entry into the event.
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VIP ticketholders will also be allowed re-entry, while GA ticket holders will not.
Q & A
Question: Which line should I get in when I arrive at Paint Rave?
Answer: Line management has been a priority for us this year at Paint Rave. There will be separate lines for each ticket to expedite entry to the event. There will be a Paint Rave employee present to help you figure out which line to go through when you arrive.
Question: Is there re-entry?
Answer: No. Paint Rave has a huge attendance rate. For the safety of our customers, and to help with the regulation of capacity limits, we do not allow re-entry into the event once you have left.
Question: Can I buy tickets at the door?
Answer: Yes. But we highly recommend buying tickets ahead of time. This event sells out.
Question: What kind of paint is used during the event and will it stain my clothes?
Answer: We use neon non-toxic body paint for the event. The paint is washable and should not stain your clothes, but this is not guaranteed.
Question: Is there parking?
Answer: There is free public street parking at the event. Parking is first come, first served. We highly recommend designating a driver and carpooling with your group to the event.
Question: What kind of music will be played?
Answer: Paint Rave is a heavily EDM focused event. We will have local DJs playing a variety of EDM genres throughout the night.
Question: Will the DJ take my song request tonight?
Answer: No. This is a curated line-up event with local talent.
Question: Can I go into VIP with my friend if I do not have a VIP ticket?
Answer: No. You cannot receive VIP benefits without a VIP ticket.
Question: Is there a dress code?
Answer: Yes, loosely. We want you all to be creative and look amazing. However, per Missouri law you must have all bodily holes and orifices covered, including the areole.