Registration & Merch
REGISTRATION
11/7 & 11/8 FLASH SALE! $99 fULL WEEKEND PASS + FREE FAN!
Individual dance passes will go on sale in the new year, so stay tuned.
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Looking to volunteer at RCMA? We’d love to have you on our team!
We are offering $20 off your pass for every 1 hour shift worked, with 4 hours of work = a free weekend pass.
If you are interested in being a volunteer, please reach out to us via email at rivercitymessaround@gmail.com and our Volunteer Coordinator, Hilary, will help with the purchase of your event pass.
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We don’t want finances to keep you from attending River City Mess Around! Please email us at rivercitymessaround@gmail.com for financial aid inquiries.
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*DEADLINE: March 5, 2026. Housing is not guaranteed, but we will do our best to make sure everyone who needs housing has a place to stay!
Need housing for the event? Are you a STL local who can host out of town dancers?
Click here to fill out our housing form!
Have any questions or concerns? Reach out to our Housing Coordinator, Veronica, at rivercitymessaround@gmail.com
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Already registered but can’t make it to the event anymore? We’ve got some options for ya!
FULL REFUND - get a full refund on your pass (minus the $5 processing fee) up to one (1) month before the event.
TRANSFER - transfer your pass to another dancer up to one (1) week before the event.
DEFER - defer your pass to River City Mess Around 2028. Contact us before midnight Thursday, March 17, 2027.
To get a refund, transfer, or defer your registration, contact us at rivercitymessaround@gmail.com
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River City Mess Around strives to create a safe, fun, and inclusive event for all attendees! By registering for the event, you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct, Policies, and Waiver.
All dancers should feel safe and respected while attending the event! If you have any accessibility needs or concerns, please reach out to us at rivercitymessaround@gmail.com
To read our full list of standards, please visit our Policies & Safety page.
FLASH SALE! Full Weekend Pass + FAN ($99)
Have all your ducks in a row with our Full Weekend Pass! This ticket gets you into every afternoon, main, and late night dance.
FULL WEEKEND PASS PRICING TIERS
FLASH SALE - 11/7 & 11/8: $99 + Free Fan
TIER 1 - 11/8 - 2/18: $99
TIER 2 - 2/19 - 3/18: $110
At the Door: $120
FLASH SALE 11/7 & 11/8 ONLY!
Full Weekend Pass + Fan: $99
Have all your ducks in a row with our Full Weekend Pass! This pass gets you into every afternoon, main, and late night dance. As a part of our flash sale, you get one of our amazing RCMA fans included with your ticket.
Participate in the shortest comp there is! Create and perform a short routine that is between 30 seconds and 1 minute. You’ll need at least 2 people to compete—and don’t forget to come up with a fun name for your group! The winner of the Short Showcase gets a cash prize!
The Short Showcase will take place during the Main Dance on Saturday, March 20.
REGISTRATION COST: $5 per person
Short showcase registration
Participate in the shortest comp there is! Create and perform a short routine that is between 30 seconds and 1 minute. You’ll need at least 2 people to compete—and don’t forget to come up with a fun name for your group! The winner of the Short Showcase gets a cash prize!
The Short Showcase will take place during the Main Dance on Saturday, March 20.
REGISTRATION COST: $5 per person
Share the joy of lindy hop—support our scholarship fund
Make a difference on and off the dance floor! Your donation goes directly to our RCMA Scholarship Fund, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to be a part of the joy and community at River City Mess Around.
*Please Note: Donations will be processed in a separate check-out form!
MERCH
our AMAZING shirt DESIGN WAS CREATED BY rYAN cALLOWAY! @RYANCALLOWAYART
Printed by style house
deadline to pre-order merch is march 1, 2027! A LIMITED NUMBER OF SHIRTS and fans WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE DOOR!
RCMA FAN
13×25.2 inch hand fan that will keep you cool on the dance floor.
Stay cool with a RCMA 13×25.2 in hand fan!
Not attending the event but still want to grab a fan? Select the shipping option at checkout.
RCMA unisex t-shirt
Next Level Brand Unisex T-Shirt. Available in sizes XS-3XL. Click here to see a size chart. Style and brand are subject to change.
Next Level Brand Unisex T-Shirt. Available in sizes XS-3XL.
Click here to see a size chart. Style and brand are subject to change.
Not attending the event but still want to grab a shirt? Select the shipping option at checkout!
RCMA crop t-shirt
Next Level Brand Crop T-Shirt. Available in sizes XS-2XL.
Click here to see a size chart. Style and brand are subject to change.
Not attending the event but still want to grab a shirt? Select the shipping option at checkout!
Next Level Brand Crop Tee. Available in sizes XS-2XL. Click here to see a size chart. Style and brand are subject to change.