Redneck Rave

"Mud, Music, Mayhem," is the titular slogan of the Redneck Rave. The self claimed, "wildest country party," was created by popular country rapper Who TF is Justin Time and have begun taking place across the American south. From Indiana to South Carolina, Thousands gather to participate in a weekend of drinking, music, and off-roading. The most recent Rave took place at Blue Holler off-road park in Mammoth Cave, Ky. These photos paint picture of rural life in Kentucky and southern party culture.

A side-by-side flies over the top of “1K,” a steep cement wall which challenges rave goers to drive up it or dow n, September 2022.

A side-by-side flies over the top of “1K,” a steep cement wall which challenges rave goers to drive up it or dow n, September 2022.

A couple light their cigarettes in a cave at Blue Holler OffRoad park during the Redneck Rave. A popular hangout spot, park goers must drive through wooded and muddy trails to reach the cave. September, 2022.

A couple light their cigarettes in a cave at Blue Holler OffRoad park during the Redneck Rave. A popular hangout spot, park goers must drive through wooded and muddy trails to reach the cave. September, 2022.

Country rapper, Who TF is Justin Time, drives his side-by-side through the trails at Blue Holler Off-road Park during the Red Neck Rave, September, 2022.

Country rapper, Who TF is Justin Time, drives his side-by-side through the trails at Blue Holler Off-road Park during the Red Neck Rave, September, 2022.

Country rapper, Marcotic, gets the Red Neck Rave's slogan: "Red Neck Rave Shit," tattooed on his arm during the Red Neck Rave, September 2022.

Country rapper, Marcotic, gets the Red Neck Rave's slogan: "Red Neck Rave Shit," tattooed on his arm during the Red Neck Rave, September 2022.

Thick clouds of dust fill the air at Blue Holler OffRoad Park as off road vehicles buzz through wooded trails during the Redneck rave on September 17, 2022.

Thick clouds of dust fill the air at Blue Holler OffRoad Park as off road vehicles buzz through wooded trails during the Redneck rave on September 17, 2022.

A rave goer rides on top of a jeep through Blue Holler Off-road park during the Red Neck Rave. After a long day of trail riding, a thick layer of mud often replaces the color on off road vehicles. September, 2022.

A rave goer rides on top of a jeep through Blue Holler Off-road park during the Red Neck Rave. After a long day of trail riding, a thick layer of mud often replaces the color on off road vehicles. September, 2022.

As the sun sets at the Redneck Rave, the partying doesn't stop, an uncoordinated flow of traffic begins as people travel through the park. September, 2022.

As the sun sets at the Redneck Rave, the partying doesn't stop, an uncoordinated flow of traffic begins as people travel through the park. September, 2022.

Who TF is Justin Time, the creator of the Red Neck Rave, poses behind his camper, September 2022.

Who TF is Justin Time, the creator of the Red Neck Rave, poses behind his camper, September 2022.

A raver drinks an energy drink before heading through the thick network of trails at Blue Holler Off-road Park during the Red Neck Rave, September 2022.

A raver drinks an energy drink before heading through the thick network of trails at Blue Holler Off-road Park during the Red Neck Rave, September 2022.

Benjamin Tyler, an Amish teenager, poses in a grass field at Blue Holler Off-road park during the Red Neck Rave,"If the bishop finds out that we are here, we get into trouble," September 2022.

Benjamin Tyler, an Amish teenager, poses in a grass field at Blue Holler Off-road park during the Red Neck Rave,"If the bishop finds out that we are here, we get into trouble," September 2022.

A rave goer rides through Blue Holler Off-road park as the sun sets behind them at the Red Neck Rave, September 2022.

A rave goer rides through Blue Holler Off-road park as the sun sets behind them at the Red Neck Rave, September 2022.