People Share Disappointing Photos of YouTubers the Ace Family's Event

Controversial influencers the Ace Family hosted a family festival over the weekend in Lancaster, California.

Austin and Catherine McBroom, who run The Ace Family YouTube channel, held the Ace Family Fest on July 9, but many who attended said they experienced long lines, overpriced food, and "blistering" heat.

The couple, who have 18.8 million subscribers and typically post family vlogs about their three children, announced in a March video that they would be quitting YouTube at the end of 2022 to go traveling, but said they would also be organizing a festival — described by the McBrooms as "Disneyland meets Coachella" — to meet some of their fans before then. 

Ticket packages for the event were $299 for three people and $499 for a VIP package for five people, which included the opportunity to meet Austin and Catherine at a meet-and-greet, according to the event's website. Initially, individual tickets weren't sold for the event, but one YouTuber who live streamed the event said he bought a single ticket at the door for $121. 

For context, the price of a one-day pass to Disneyland starts at $104. 

The family has been embroiled in several controversies over the past few years, which has affected their reputation on YouTube. Most recently, in October 2021, creditors foreclosed on their $10 million mansion after the couple amassed $8.7 million in debts. They've since moved into a new luxury home.

Austin and Catherine McBroom did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment regarding the allegations made about the event.

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