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Burning Man happens Aug 25 - Sept 1, 2008
  Updated September 5, 2008

 
 

2009 Art Theme: "Evolution"
Nature never made a plan, nor does it seem to copy very well. No living thing is ever quite the same as others of its kind. Charles Darwin called this Natural Variation. There is a kind of subtle chaos, a supple element of chance and change, residing at the core of living things. Our theme this year prompts three related questions: What are we as human beings, where have we come from, and how may we adapt to meet an ever-changing world?

Burning Man 09 Pavilion

2008 Theme Camps and Art Installations
Take a look at the listings of honorarium, theme and playa art installations, as well as the registered theme camps that were on the playa. Download the audio tour of some of this year's installations.

Burning Man Wants Your Feedback!
If you had an interaction with law enforcement on playa this year, negative or positive, we want to hear about it ... here's how. If you have general feedback about your experience at the event, email feedback(at)burningman(dot)com.

Lost and Found
You lost it, didn't you? Well, maybe somebody found it and turned it in. If you want to find that long lost thing of value, or you found something you'd like to return to its rightful owner, follow the instructions here.

Ticket Issues and Questions
If you have any issues or questions about tickets for 2008, please visit our Ticket FAQ ... your answer surely lies within.

BLM Stipulations for 2008
Read the Bureau of Land Management's stipulations for Black Rock LLC's permit to host the Burning Man event on the Black Rock Desert.

Want to Volunteer?
Give the gift of your time to the Burning Man community -- on playa or yearround. Volunteer!

What Is Burning Man?
Every year, tens of thousands of participants gather to create Black Rock City in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, dedicated to self-expression, self-reliance, and art as the center of community. They leave one week later, having left no trace. Read Burning Man's mission statement, Ten Principles, and learn more about this incredible experience.

See Gerlach, Live!
See a live shot of our beloved town by the playa, from our Gerlach camera, mounted high atop Burning Man's Gerlach office building.


 
Hotline: 415-To-Flame

Latest News Updated September 27, 2008

Burning Man Life 2008 - NOW!
Get your burn on without leaving home at Burning Life '08, in the virtual world of Second Life - happening now! You can visit art installations, attend live events, and participate in the experience. Learn more.

We Want Your Feedback!
Please email us your feedback about your experience at Burning Man 2008. We want the positive and negative, but either way, please keep it polite. Email feedback(at)burningman(dot)com.

Law Enforcement Feedback
If you had an interaction with law enforcement officers on the playa this year, we want to hear about your experience, whether it was negative or positive. Please fill out and return a feedback form.

SF Decompression Event
The annual Heat the Street Faire is coming Sunday, October 12th, helping you restoke those fires. Get all the details.

TV Free Burning Man Podcasts!
Check out podcasts from TV Free Burning Man, including first person multimedia messages from Burners on the playa. Upload and share your own photos and videos. Enjoy.

Building Black Rock City
John Curley did a beautiful job of tracking the construction of Black Rock City's infrastructure, people and occupation in the Burning Blog.

Read more news stories.

The Jack Rabbit Speaks
Sign up for the weekly, informative JRS Internet newsletter.

Blogs
Updated July 16, 2008

Whether you're interested in Burning Man, the Black Rock Arts Foundation or Burners Without Borders, keep up to speed with all of the Burning Man blogs!

Black Rock City Polls Updated June 12, 2008

Our Current Poll
What do you think of the new Burning Blog?

Participate!

Playa Tips Updated September 4, 2009

Add a splash of vinegar to your laundry to counteract the alkaline playa dust, and get your gear clean!

 

Stay Connected in Black Rock City Year RoundUpdated September 4, 2009

Outreach Network
Get involved and stay connected to Burning Man culture year round via your Regional Contact. Also, participate in Burners Without Borders and Black Rock Solar, the Johnny Appleseed of free solar power.

Tales from the Playa
Submit your own story, or read how Burning Man changed Cybele's life, for one.

Year Round Calendar
Year round Burner-related events!

ePlaya BBS
Missing your community? Connect with fellow Burners on the ePlaya.

Black Rock Arts Foundation Updated June 23, 2008

What Is BRAF?
The Black Rock Arts Foundation works to bring the art and spirit of Burning Man back home and into our daily lives, through public art, community and civic participation. Learn more and make a donation!

Latest BRAF News
BRAF announces their grant recipients for 2008. Contribute to BRAF's playa art installation and help create an Americana ScrapEden!

Burning Man Marketplace Updated August 21, 2008

The outstanding 2008 Burning Man Wall Calendar is now available!

There are two stunning 2008 Burning Man posters to choose from! The stirringly powerful American Dream #1, and the inspiring visionary piece American Dream #2.

Pick up your copy of the Burning Book.

Watch one of the most moving Burning Man videos ever produced, "Voyage in Utopia".