What is SunBurn?

Whether this is your first burn, you’ve burned a handful of times, or you’re a seasoned vet, this page is crucial and a must-read. The event and property can be inherently dangerous, and no matter one’s level of chagrin for it, there do exist some disclaimers. Trust us, it’s not our favorite part either.

SunBurn is not a rave.

SunBurn is not a spectator sport.

SunBurn is an interactive community of artists, performers, musicians, and participants creating both large and small scale art on private land.

SunBurn is a temporary society that you create for and with yourself and everyone else at the event, as participants. As such, there are no ins-and-outs once you’re checked in at gate.

Code of Conduct

• Please read – and consider – Burning Man’s 10 Principles before you arrive to SunBurn. We are an inclusive, expressive community, but we have boundaries. Respect is of utmost importance.
• Personal boundaries must be respected at all times. Always ask first. Only Yes means Yes, and no one is entitled to receive it. This is civic responsibility at its finest, people.
• Photographs and video also require consent. Permission must be given before capturing images of participants, performers, or artwork. Again, always ask first.
• No commercial use of any images is allowed without a signed, written agreement from the event organizers and those depicted. You agree any images taken are for personal use only (this does NOT include posting them on social media, which requires additional consent).
• Decommodify. Advertising, vending or any offer of goods or services for sale is strictly prohibited within the event.
• This is a Leave No Trace event. Pack it in, pack it out.
• Please read the smoking policy section of the current year survival guide before arriving at the event.
• Animals are not permitted on site per the request of the landowner and the suitability of the site in high summer. We apologize that this INCLUDES service animals. Please leave your animals at home.

Forms and Applications

The following is a consolidated list of all relevant forms, applications and links related to attending SunBurn. Please direct any questions to the SunBurn Event Coordinator.

• Art Registration and Grant Application – CLOSED
• Theme Camp Registration – CLOSED
• Event Registration – CLOSED
• Minor Contact Form – CLOSED
• Scholarship Application – CLOSED
• Event Support and Participation – https://volunteer.nmspf90.com/event/21