How many people have died at Burning Man?

20 people

How much does a trip to Burning Man cost?

Most tickets sell for $425, according to the event’s official website, and you’ll also have to purchase a $100 vehicle pass for each car you drive in. Approximately 4,000 pre-sale tickets are available starting in mid-March, at $1,400 each. Kids 12 and under can go to Burning Man for free.

Is Burning Man for hippies?

Over the past 32 years, Burning Man has evolved from a bonfire among friends in San Francisco to an international phenomenon attended by modern-day hippies and tech moguls alike. Roughly 70,000 “burners” descended on the playa in Black Rock City, Nevada, last weekend for the annual counterculture gathering.

Is Burning Man a rave?

A: Burning Man is not a rave, and has not had a rave camp since 1996. While our ranks include many individuals from the electronic music community, they are not the majority. Burning Man is an experiment in temporary community, and one that is radically all-inclusive. Yes, this includes ravers.

What are the rules at Burning Man?

The 10 Principles of Burning Man

Radical Inclusion. Anyone may be a part of Burning Man.
Gifting. Burning Man is devoted to acts of gift giving.
Decommodification.
Radical Self-reliance.
Radical Self-expression.
Communal Effort.
Civic Responsibility.
Leaving No Trace.

Are dogs allowed at Burning Man?

Dogs. Due to the numerous issues surrounding dogs at Burning Man, the organization has decided not to allow them at the event. Do not show up at the gate with your animal at Burning Man and expect to be admitted to the event.

Who pays for art at Burning Man?

Approximately 70 projects per year receive an honorarium. Note that Burning Man does not have an art endowment, so nearly all of the art you will witness at Burning Man is entirely paid for by participants themselves.

Do Burning Man artists get paid?

Burning Man is a much longer festival with much more expensive logistics. Burning Man does have grants for artists (including music), but many people misunderstand the character of the event. It is not an event where festival-goers sit and listen to pre-programmed acts. *You* are Burning Man, and so is everyone else.

How should I dress for Burning Man?

The perfect Burning Man costume, experts say, will be lightweight enough to keep the wearer happy in the desert sun, showy enough to turn heads and accommodating of such essentials as heavy boots and sunglasses.

Are animals allowed at Burning Man?

There are no pets allowed at Burning Man. The environment is simply too harsh and our event has too many elements that would be unfamiliar and anxiety-producing for animals.