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The Growlers hosted their annual Beach Goth party this weekend, and we met some pretty rad freaks.

On the weekend foreshadowing Halloween, music lovers dawned their crummiest, sexiest and absolutely bizarre costumes for Beach Goth 4, the Santa Ana-based music festival which transformed the Observatory OC parking lot into a youth-energized rock, punk and rap celebration under the stars of Orange County. The small fest packed a punch with a stellar lineup including hosts The Growlers, FIDLAR, Grimes, Mac Demarco, Sir Mix-A-Lot (and his booty-shakin' ensemble,) Julian Casablancas and much, much more.

When it comes to dressing up for the occasion, the theme for the weekend was quite apparent: wear whatever the hell you want. From astronauts to adult babies, the music freaks came out in style for Beach Goth 4. Before the sweaty mosh pits of FIDLAR and Mac Demarco smeared off hundreds of painted faces, we dove into the crowd and pulled out 14 of the most interesting fanatics from the weekend.


Anfernee, 20

Occupation: I work at a Target.
Hometown: Rosemount, MN
Who are you here to see: The Growlers and Mac Demarco
Best Set You've Seen So Far: The Growlers were amazing
Craziest thing you've seen today: People passing out
Tell me about your Beach Goth experience: It’s my first time here and it’s pretty laid back. My girlfriend went last year and told me it was life changing. I’d have to agree. I’m having an amazing time.
What are you dressed as: I don't really know. My girlfriend thinks I’m an insane panda. I guess I’m a psycho tourist or something.


Sydney & Jenny, 16 & 18

Occupation: Students
Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA
Who are you here to see: FIDLAR, Corners, The Coathangers, and Grimes
Best Set You've Seen So Far: Grimes was amazing.
Craziest thing you've seen today: Well, we’ve been coming here regularly so nothing seems too crazy to us.
Tell me about your Beach Goth experience: It’s seriously the best. We love seeing everyone dressed up and dancing. Like, so much dancing. I think this is better than Burgerama.
What are you dressed as: A boxer and a sad clown


Lucas & Carlee, 23

Occupation: Carpenter, Nurse
Hometown: Canada; Huntington Beach, CA
Who are you here to see: Grimes, Mac Demarco…Fucking everybody.
Best Set You've Seen So Far: Ghost and Mr Elevator & The Brain Hotel
Craziest thing you've seen today: Vodka taped around his dick.
Tell me about your Beach Goth experience: The people here are awesome. It’s just fun to watch and meet all the weird people here. Carlee also broke her leg yesterday. Some dude just picked her up during Warpaint and dropped her directly on her ankle. We went to the hospital last night and the doctor said it was broken all the way through. Oh well, we came right back.
What are you dressed as: I don’t know, I’m just wearing a dress for the free flowing spirit. We needed something comfortable.


Heidi, 24

Occupation: Server
Hometown: Pensacola, FL
Who are you here to see: Mac Demarco
Best Set You've Seen So Far: Surprisingly, BADBADNOTGOOD was flawless.
Craziest thing you've seen today: Multiple seizures
Tell me about your Beach Goth experience: I flew in just for this festival. I love the fact that there's so many fantastic bands here. It’s almost stressful trying to see everyone I want to see.
What are you dressed as: Fairy Gothmother


Ryan, 20

Occupation: I work at Disneyland.
Hometown: Fullerton, CA
Who are you here to see: Die Antwoord
Best Set You've Seen So Far: The Aquabats
Craziest thing you've seen today: Myself in the mirror.
Tell me about your Beach Goth experience: I just love the vibe. It’s so chill.
What are you dressed as: I think I’m the Elephant Man?


Violet, 16

Occupation: Student
Hometown: Malibu, CA
Who are you here to see: FIDLAR, Swimmers, Grimes 
Best Set You've Seen So Far: Grimes. Oh, and The Aquabats. That was a nice surprise.
Craziest thing you've seen today: The guy from The Aquabats crowd surfing on a surfboard.
Tell me about your Beach Goth experience: It’s really fun. I love the atmosphere and all of the great music.
What are you dressed as: I just kind of put this together. I don’t really have a costume.


Spencer, 21

Occupation: A writer
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Who are you here to see: Avalon, The Drums and Julian Casablancas
Best Set You've Seen So Far: Avalon, for sure.
Craziest thing you've seen today: I looked in the mirror.
Tell me about your Beach Goth experience: Well, everybody here eats food off the floor so it makes me feel less alone in my daily life.
What are you dressed as: Just someone trying really hard.


Jordan, 27

Occupation: Logistics Analytics 
Hometown: San Clemente, CA
Who are you here to see: Toro Y Moi and Growlers
Best Set You've Seen So Far: Subhumans was legit, but the Growlers was probably the most eventful show of the fest.
Craziest thing you've seen today: Ghost, their stage performance was legit. They make it all sacrilegious.
Tell me about your Beach Goth experience: I like seeing all the characters and getting to dress up.
What are you dressed as: Just me.


Jessica, 24

Occupation: Teacher 
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Who are you here to see: The Growlers and the Adicts
Best Set You've Seen So Far: The Adicts were my favorite.
Craziest thing you've seen today: The costumes people are wearing.
Tell me about your Beach Goth experience: I love the variety of the bands they have. You definitely get your money's worth.
What are you dressed as: La Chilindrina. She’s a child from a Latin TV show


Reese, 20

Occupation: I work at the Halloween store.
Hometown: Riverside, CA
Who are you here to see: Grimes and The Growlers
Best Set You've Seen So Far: Grimes
Craziest thing you've seen today: I've seen some pretty crazy shit. Probably just the costumes. Some dude had one where he looked like he had a period.
Tell me about your Beach Goth experience: Well the music is great, I look forward to every band here. And the diversity is pretty cool.
What are you dressed as: Day of the Dead


Chris, 28

Occupation: Retail Manager 
Hometown: Santa Ana, CA
Who are you here to see: FIDLAR, Growlers and Mystic Braves, and Parliament 
Best Set You've Seen So Far: Mac Demarco!
Craziest thing you've seen today: Honestly, probably the mosh pit during Mac Demarco.
Tell me about your Beach Goth experience: The people here are cool. Everyone’s dressed up and having a great time.
What are you dressed as: A fucking baby, bro.


Meagan, 23

Occupation: Pharmacy Technician 
Hometown: Pomona, CA
Who are you here to see: Die Antwoord, The Growlers, Riff Raff and Grimes
Best Set You've Seen So Far: The fucking 5.6.7.8’s! Also the Aquabats playing The Pixies.
Craziest thing you've seen today: I did some acid so I saw a lot.
Tell me about your Beach Goth experience: I love that this festival isn’t as spread out as all of the others. Last night, we had to carry some drunk lady outside of the building while we were rolling our asses off.
What are you dressed as: An astronaut 

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