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FAQs

Why do people dress weird at Burning Man? ›

The Burning Man Festival is an annual Black Rock City, Nevada event. It is also an event for people to express their inner self with colorful and fancy clothes. They wear outfits with different themes, such as animal prints, Greek gods, etc., to mark the occasion.

When it's nearly 100 degrees at Burning Man, an annual, nine-day art event and temporary community in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, clothing tends to be limited, and oftentimes even optional. But for those who do choose to wear clothing, Burning Man is all about the costumes.

Once a year, tens of thousands of people gather in Nevada's Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, a temporary metropolis dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. In this crucible of creativity, all are welcome.

Every year, tens of thousands of people converge in the Nevada desert to enjoy a week of community, art, counterculture, free expression, and celebration of identity.

Unfortunately, sexual assaults can and do occur in Black Rock City, albeit relatively rarely. Burning Man takes every one of these incidents very seriously, and we are working to raise awareness within the community about sexual assault on playa, and to engage our participants in the effort to prevent it.

Given the unique conditions of Burning Man, many participants bring portable showers.

Personal Transportation Vehicles NOT Allowed

Larger stand-up scooters, fat tire scooters, gas-powered bicycles, powered quadricycles, ATVS, mopeds and motorcycles are not allowed inside the Burning Man event.

Once you get to the gate, you'll be asked for your ticket and car pass, and your vehicle will be searched. Don't panic - it's being searched by Burning Man volunteers and what they're looking for is people trying to get smuggled in. You might laugh, but this isn't uncommon.

Unless you have prior written permission from Burning Man Project, you may only use photos, videos, or audio obtained at the event for personal use. You are responsible for respecting the participants you wish to record and seeking their permission before photographing or filming them.

Burning Man is an experiment in temporary community, and one that is radically all-inclusive. Yes, this includes ravers.

Can you sleep at Burning Man? ›

Sleeping under the stars at Burning Man sounds romantic, until you get run over by a bicycle or swept up by a dust storm. That's why a good tent (or an RV if you can afford it) is vital for a week in the Black Rock Desert.

Most Burning Man campers paid roughly between $4,000 to $10,000 to cover their costs. Some people complain about the price, and I will say, it is expensive. There's an entry fee and a car pass fee, too.

We suggest that you go to the burn with people that you trust will be sober and stick close. Once the Man falls, it's very easy to become separated. Every year a group of sober people from Camp Anonymous attend the Man Burn together. Listen for announcements at meetings towards the end of the week.

The census showed that the typical attendee is a white, well-educated 37-year-old heterosexual American man, voting Democrat, who made over $100,000 in 2021. The latest data was gathered from the 75,000 people who arrived for the 2022 festival.

KID-FRIENDLY EVENT

Children of all ages are welcome, however anybody under 18 years of age must be accom- panied by a ticketed parent or legal guardian. Children 12 and under are admitted for free but require a no-cost “Kid's Ticket” (visit http://tickets.

There are no rules in the desert, except for radical self-expression. With that said, it will be the best week of your life, so try and look the part.

Your Clothes and Boots

Wash your clothes immediately after returning from the playa. The longer you let them sit, the more stale the playa dust gets, and it can get pretty nasty.

With temperatures dropping into the 40s and 50s at night a faux fur coat is the warmest and coziest way to be comfortable and survive on the frigid Playa.

Winds can range up 80 mph (130km/h) creating total whiteout conditions, especially if you are be outside the city. Exposure to the elements at Burning Man can be serious, and that's why the right pair of goggles is something that can't be left at home as you prepare for that thing in the desert.