2003 marked the first Gathering held out doors. It took place at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, known as "the Crystal Forest", in Garrettsville, Ohio, and lasted five days.[1] It was also the first time the festival went on 24 hours every day. Kottonmouth Kings, Bushwick Bill, Dope, Vanilla Ice, and Killah Priest performed.[1][2] Juggalo Championship Wrestling featured the likes of Sabu, Jeff Jarrett, and Mad Man Pondo, who also hosted Mad Man Pondo's Wrestling School at the festival.[2] Other events included swimming in "Lake Lotus," paintball, cliff jumping, and much more. Though a massive amount of police were called to watch over the event by Garrettsville residents, the Gathering went off without any problems.[3]