2025 Evolution!

Since 2017, Five Points Fest has been the beating heart of Designer Toys, indie art, weird monsters, and underground culture in the U.S. Brought to life by Clutter Magazine, we’ve always been the antidote to the average con—a space where tastemakers, misfits, and rebels come together to celebrate creativity without limits. 

At the core of our Five Points spirit is the desire to innovate… to be the first Art Toy con to have a beer garden, the first to have a tattoo parlor, then the first to have artist-label beer cans and built-in con exclusive toys for the VIPS… we have always tried to think about Five Points Fest as a place where we would want to go, to have it be the party we wish we could attend. 

But now, we’re taking it even further—and getting a breath of fresh air!

Five Points Fest is evolving into a citywide, immersive experience, ditching the crowded Brooklyn streets and cramped convention aisles for a breathtaking, outdoor experience —a festival that connects people through art, music, and community in a way that no convention center ever could. 

Taking place June 7-8th 2025, this year’s festival will be held in the amazing art-centric city of Beacon, NY, Home to the DIA: Beacon, Ron English, Alex Grey, Storm King, Clutter, and a thriving underground art scene. Directly accessible from the Metro North railroad from NYC, and major highways! 

A Community-first mindset – It’s not just about selling; it’s about belonging.

Breaking the mold –Ditching the convention format for something immersive, unforgettable, and fun as hell.

A Place to Create, Not Just Consume – Collectors meet artists, artists meet fans, and the scene thrives together.

Five Points is a space to truly serve our community—a place where artists, collectors, and fans come together – not just to buy and sell –  but to connect, create, and celebrate the culture we love. Yes, vendors will still meet new collectors and showcase their incredible work, but Five Points is meant to be more than a marketplace. It’s a meeting ground. A shared experience. A place where friendships are formed, ideas are sparked, and underground culture thrives.

In the spirit of merging all the titans of toys, Five Points Festival will also house the legendary Toy Pizza Expo—committed to celebrating and nurturing the best in indie toy makers, PLUS a dedicated area for Onell Design & the Glyos Universe—honoring one of the most influential modular toy systems ever created.

And we’re positively bewitched to be joining forces with the Moon Serpent and Bone Oddities and Curiosities Night Market, summoning a weekend teeming with bones, witches, and arcane delights that slither between the veil of the seen and unseen.

We want a festival vibe where experience, belonging, and fun are the driving forces. Yes, we’re still bringing together the world’s best in Designer Toys, indie artists, and pop culture perversions—monsters, robots, weird aliens, and everything in between. But we’re also expanding the experience beyond a single venue. Imagine:

🌿 A Return to Nature – Fresh air, open space, with tents, and a stunning mountain range as the backdrop to the best Designer Toys, tattoos, and underground art on the planet.

🔥 Bonfire Hangouts – Late-night hangs where artists, tattooists, and collectors trade stories under the stars.

🎸 Live Music – Not just background noise—music that fuels the energy of the festival without drowning out conversation or sales.

🍻 Beer Gardens – Watch world-class artists paint, sculpt, and create in real-time while sipping on craft beer from local breweries.

🖼️ Pop-Up Galleries, Underground Gigs, Film Screenings & More – The whole city becomes our playground.

⛺ Glamping, Artist Retreats & Nature Escapes – Forget convention halls—this is where creativity actually flows.

🖋️ Live Tattooing – Permanent reminders of an amazing weekend, with top-class ink from world-class artists. Art that doesn’t just hang on walls—it lives on skin.

🍲 Local Artisanal Food Trucks  – Supporting the community while feeding the soul.

❤️ Mutual Aid & Community Support – Aligning with local aid groups to make sure that Five Points gives back to the community that hosts us.

We have never wanted to be just another con. We want to be the SXSW of underground culture, the Woodstock of toys –  And we’re done letting old expectations hold us back!

And for the record, yes we still LOVE ZeroSpace and their team, and we may have events there in the future, but for now, we want to GROW!

We’re not chasing trends. We’re not padding profit margins. Let’s be honest— corporations don’t care about us anymore.

We do this for the culture, the art, and the people who make it all possible. Five Points Fest is where underground art lives, grows, and thrives. A place where artists, collectors, and fans can connect on a deeper level. A place where you don’t just see what’s next—you experience it.

We want to bring communities together, inspire new generations of artists and collectors, and create a vibe where we all hang out and enjoy each other’s company. 

Beacon isn’t just a place—it’s a creative force. Nestled in the Hudson Valley, this small but mighty city has become a cultural powerhouse—a haven for artists, makers, and dreamers looking for a space to create without compromise.

✨ A LEGACY OF ART & INDEPENDENCE – At the heart of Beacon’s creative explosion is Dia: Beacon, a museum that helped transform the town into a must-visit art destination. But beyond that, independent galleries, artist-run spaces, and DIY collectives have made Beacon a place where boundary-pushing work isn’t just appreciated—it’s celebrated.

🎨 A HAVEN FOR MAKERS & CREATORS – Indie shops, artist studios, and DIY culture make Beacon the perfect home for a festival built on community.

🔥 A CITY THAT VIBES WITH FIVE POINTS FEST – A place where you can grab a craft beer with artists, watch live painting sessions, get tattooed by world-class talent, and discover something new at every corner. 

Five Points isn’t just changing locations, it’s refocusing. Just art, energy, and community—exactly what Five Points Fest stands for.