What |
![]() A Comedy-Music Festival/ConventionFuMPFest is a full weekend of comedy music. If you're a fan of The Dr. Demento Show, The FuMP, or any of the other numerous outlets for comedy music, you will feel right at home here. FuMPFest features concerts throughout the weekend by today's top musical-comedy performers, including your favorite artists from The FuMP. We also feature panels, interviews, and other events related to comedy-music and the guests on hand. We at The FuMP had talked about holding our own convention for some time, but were unsure if we could actually pull it off. Then in 2013 the great Luke Ski put on LukeSkiCon as a private event for his Kickstarter backers. Devo Spice then expanded on that event to create FuMPFest. Our first event was held in June of 2014 with Dr. Demento as our guest of honor. Since then we've played host to The Arrogant Worms (2015), Paul and Storm (2016), and Henry Phillips (2017). For more information about past events please visit our Archive. FuMPFest E-Mail ListSign up and receive and free exclusive download of live recordings from past events! |
When |
May 25-27, 2018Festivities begin with Opening Ceremonies Friday evening and run until the end of Closing Ceremonies Sunday afternoon. Friday and Saturday night events run until about midnight. Please refer to the schedule for details. In a change from previous years, we are planning to start Opening Ceremonies at 6pm on Friday and forego the dinner break, rather than starting at 3pm and having a dinner break. This will give people more time on Friday to get to the event.
Our app will be updated for 2018's event in the weeks leading up to the event itself. |
Where |
Holiday Inn Chicago—Elk GroveThe group rate for FuMPFest 2018 is $105 per night.
Holiday Inn Chicago—Elk Grove (847) 437-6010
To Make Reservations in the Group Block:ONLINE – follow the online booking link HERE.
PHONE – call Central Reservations at 1-888-HOLIDAY [465-4329]
If you are flying into O'Hare the Holiday Inn has an airport shuttle to bring you right to the hotel. The shuttle will also take you to many locations within a five mile radius of the hotel free of charge. |
Why |
Because Funny Music Is Awesome and Deserves Its Own ConventionAnd it seemed like a good idea at the time. |
How |
Sheer DeterminationYou know what they say... And if you don't, listen to this. |