SURVIVAL

GUIDE
2024

SIDEBURN:
CONSTELLATIONS
MAY 16 - 20, 2024
Stone Mills, ON
SURVIVAL GUIDE 2024
Introduction ............................................. 3
This year’s theme: Constellations! ........... 4
10 Principles ............................................. 5
Community Rules ..................................... 8
Consent Essentials ............................... 16
Safety ................................................... 18
Respect for Resources .......................... 19
Emotional Responsibility ....................... 20
Intent, Impact and Accountability ........... 20
Location & Getting There .......................... 22
The Event ................................................ 27
Packing List ............................................. 29
Minors & Family Camping .......................... 31
Volunteering ............................................. 32
Fire ......................................................... 34
LNT & Waste Management ....................... 45
Safety Teams .......................................... 47
Animal & Nature Safety ............................ 51
Food Safety ............................................. 53
What Where When .................................. 56
Map ......................................................... 59
Effigy ...................................................... 60
Temple ................................................... 60
Theme Camp Directory ............................ 62
Art Grant Recipients ............................... 71
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We gather for SideBurn on the traditional territor-
ies of the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe, the
Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, the Huron-Wendat,
the Mississaugas, and other Indigenous peoples
from across Turtle Island. We are grateful to have
the opportunity to work and build community on
this land.

INTRODUCTION
As the Ontario Regional Burn ramps up, we are
excited for you to be joining us! Each year, we
want everyone’s experience to be as amazing as
possible, so we’ve created this guide to help par-
ticipants both old and new to prepare. Wheth-
er this is your first event or you’ve been going to
burns for over a decade and are experienced at
early season camping in Ontario, we think you’ll
find something useful here.
We have also created an Emotional Survival Guide
to help navigate the complex and big emotions
that you may experience on your journey.
If you’re bringing kids, we also have a Family Sur-
vival Guide written by some of our fantastic com-
munity members!

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THIS YEAR’S THEME:
CONSTELLATIONS!
Constellations remind us of our place in the uni-
verse as shining individuals that can burn even
brighter when connected to all the other beautiful
and wondrous things around us. The sum of our
shiny selves being greater as a community, all a
part of the cosmic web.
Constellations echo the essence of community:
diverse yet interconnected. Each star, unique in
brilliance, contributes to the captivating tapestry
of the night. Similarly, individuals in a commun-
ity, with their distinct qualities, form a collective
brilliance. Just as stars rely on each other’s radi-
ance, communities thrive through collaboration
and support, united by bonds that strengthen their
fabric. Like guiding stars, communities offer direc-
tion and support, illuminating paths through life’s
complexities. Shared narratives and experiences
weave a rich tapestry of belonging, binding indi-
viduals into a collective identity within the vast hu-
man sky.

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10 PRINCIPLES
As an officially sanctioned regional Burning Man
event, SideBurn subscribes to the 10 Principles
as guidelines. Learn more about the 10 Principles
here.

IRadical Inclusion
Anyone can be a part of Burning Man. We welcome
and respect the stranger.

IIGifting
Burning Man is devoted to acts of gift giving. The
value of a gift is unconditional. Gifting does not con-
template a return or an exchange for something of
equal value.

III Decommodification
In order to preserve the spirit of gifting, our com-
munity seeks to create special environments that
are unmediated by commercial sponsorships, trans-
actions, or advertising. We stand ready to protect
our culture from exploitation. We resist the substitu-
tion of consumption for participatory experience.

IV Radical Self Reliance

Burning Man encourages individuals to discov-
er, exercise and rely on his/her/their inner resour-
ces.

V Radical Self-Expression
Radical self-expression arises from the unique
gifts of the individual. No one other than the individ-

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ual or collaborating group can determine its con-
tents. It is offered as a gift to others. In this spirit, the
giver should respect the rights and liberties of the
recipient.

VI Communal Effort
Our community values creative cooperation
and collaboration. We strive to produce, promote,
and protect social networks, public spaces, works
of art, and methods of communication that support
such interaction.

VII Civic Responsibility

We value a civil society. Community members
who organize events should assume responsibil-
ity for public welfare and endeavor to communicate
civic responsibilities to participants. They must also
assume responsibility for conducting events in ac-
cordance with local, Provincial, and federal laws.

VIII Leave No Trace

Our community respects the environment.
We are committed to leaving no physical trace of our
activities wherever we gather. We clean up after our-
selves and whenever possible leave such places in a
better state than when we found them.

IX Participation
Our community is committed to a radical-
ly participatory ethic. We believe that transforma-
tive change, whether in the individual or in society,
can occur only through the medium of deeply per-

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sonal participation. We achieve being through do-
ing. Everyone is invited to work. Everyone is invited
to play.

X Immediacy
Immediate experience is the most important
touchstone of value in our culture. We seek to over-
come barriers that stand between us and recogni-
tion of our inner selves, the reality of those around
us, participation in society, and contact with a nat-
ural world exceeding human powers. No idea can
substitute for this experience.

A NOTE ON CONSENT
Some call Consent the 11th principle; however, we
call it a requirement. Always respect the individ-
ual. We all have the right to make decisions about
our own body and space. This applies to every-
thing from touching, entering personal space, tak-
ing photos or videos, or using property. Always
ask for permission. Strive for an enthusiastic and
ongoing yes. Anything other than “yes” means
“no.” You can find more information about about
our Consent and Conduct Committee a few pages
down in this Survival Guide, or on our website.

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COMMUNITY RULES
Now that you’re no longer a ‘stranger’, there are
expectations that we will all keep each other safe
and hold ourselves accountable. We have safety
guidelines and policies for our event that ensures
our participants have the safest time we can pro-
vide. All participants agreed to a Code of Con-
duct and Liability Waiver as part of their ticket pur-
chase.

CODE OF CONDUCT
The Flame Ontario team, which organizes Side-
Burn, expects attendees and volunteers to create
and maintain a space that is welcoming for
all. The purpose of this Code of Conduct state-
ment is to affirm the following:
1. No discrimination based on gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expres-
sion, disability, ethnicity, colour, socioeconomic
status, age, family status, marital status, religion
or receipt of public assistance will be tolerated
at Flame Ontario events.
2. Flame Ontario is committed to providing a
safe and respectful environment for all persons
who attend, including volunteers at, Flame On-
tario events, and, Flame Ontario affirms that no
one should be subjected to discrimination, vio-
lence or harassment for any reason, at any time.

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 3. All complaints of discrimination based on the
protected grounds listed above in (a), of vio-
lence and of harassment will be treated serious-
ly and Flame Ontario will address all complaints
quickly, confidentially, and fairly.
This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations
of participant behaviour at Flame Ontario asso-
ciated events. This includes any online forums
moderated by Flame Ontario and between any
SideBurn volunteers and attendees participating
in pre- and post-event planning.
Participation in Flame Ontario events and its on-
line forums are open to all; however, continued
attendance and opportunities for participa-
tion can be limited or revoked if you fail to re-
spect other attendees or behave in a way that
endangers yourself, the event, or the broader
community.
Please be conscious of your well-being and
aware of your own needs. Practice self-care
and harm reduction. Remember that we value
self-reliance in our community. In general, Flame
Ontario encourages community members to re-
solve disputes at the lowest level. There might,
however, be some situations you can’t work
out on your own. If you find yourself in such a
situation, please reach out to the following for
support: Rangers, Sanctuary, First Aid, event
committee, board of directors (as applicable). For
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support outside the event please contact the Con-
duct Committee or file an Incident Report.

EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR
Certain behavior is expected as a member of the
Sideburn community, which includes, but is not
limited to the following:
• You will ensure consent: Consent is sup-
ported by our whole community. You are obli-
gated to get someone’s consent before any form
of physical contact, in situations involving vid-
eography or photography at Flame Ontario Arts
Collective events. Ask first and respect the re-
sponse.
• You will be considerate and respectful of
fellow participants and the community around the
event.
• You will refrain from demeaning, dis-
criminatory, or harassing or violent behav-
iour.
• You will be mindful of your surroundings and
of your fellow participants’ safety.
Unacceptable behaviour includes, but is not
limited to:
• Predatory behaviour, defined as any unwant-
ed and non-consensual form of any of the follow-
ing: intimidation, harassment, coercive behav-
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iour, stalking, verbal or physical abuse, violence
against others or their property.
• Discrimination based on the protected ground
listed above
• Non-consensual physical contact, including
unwelcome sexual interaction or commentary.
• Destruction or neglect of Flame Ontario
property, physical or otherwise, such as vandal-
ism, theft, defrauding the ticketing process, im-
personating a lead or organizer.
• Disrespecting the host community,
residents, and businesses surrounding the
event. Examples of non-tolerated behaviours in-
clude dumping trash in local dumpsters, tres-
passing, or repeated violations of the event’s
sound ordinance.
• Wanton, flagrant, or repeated disregard for
one’s own safety or well-being in a manner
that demands the intervention of other par-
ticipants, community members, volunteers, or
outside agencies, such as intervention by local
emergency services.
• Repeated or egregious violations of any
and all policies put in effect by event organiz-
ers.

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CONSEQUENCES OF UNACCEPT-
ABLE BEHAVIOUR
Behaviour that is contrary to the behaviour de-
scribed above will not be tolerated before, during,
or after the event. This guideline includes all med-
iums, whether by phone, email, social media, or in
face-to-face communication.
Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behaviour
is expected to do so immediately: the Flame On-
tario Art Collective board may take any action they
deem appropriate to ensure the safety of the
event and its participants. This action may in-
clude expulsion from the event without refund
and/or removal from volunteer or leadership
roles.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
Flame Ontario will investigate all complaints of
discrimination, harassment, /or violence reported
by attendees, including volunteers, at Flame On-
tario events. Such investigation will be carried out
in a serious and confidential manner. The proced-
ures for carrying out an investigation will be estab-
lished by the board of directors of Flame Ontario,
and the investigation may be carried out by a third
party appointed by the board of directors of Flame
Ontario.

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What to do if you witness or are subject to un-
acceptable behaviour:
If you believe that you or anyone else is being
subjected to any unacceptable behaviour, as out-
lined in this document or otherwise, follow these
steps:
1. Speak up. Ask the person to stop. Say NO.
2. If you feel unsafe, leave the situation.
3. If you feel uncomfortable and feel you need
support reach out to any of the the following:
• Rangers
• Sanctuary Volunteers,
• First Aid Volunteers
• Department Leads;
• Board of Directors, if appropriate.
4. If you need help, ask for it. If someone
asks you for help, do your best to help or find
someone who can.
5. Report your concerns to an on-call Ran-
ger or Flame Ontario Board Member: these
individuals are prepared to assist participants
and listen to your concerns. They can be
found roaming the event and/or stationed
at Safety HQ. If you see any event Staff with a

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 Radio they can also contact a Ranger or Board
Member for you.
6. Report any and all crime. If you witness or
are the victim of a crime during the event and wish
to have direct law enforcement response, please
call law enforcement as needed and then advise
anyone with a radio as soon as possible, so we
can best direct them from the entrance gate. Al-
ternatively, let anyone with a radio know and the
team will contact law enforcement on your behalf.
7. At any time, you can submit a report direct-
ly to the Flame Ontario Conduct and Consent
Committee using our Incident Reporting Form
(these are also on your parking pass) Flame
Ontario does not have the power to exclude a
person from the Burner community at large,
public spaces where the community gathers, or
private,community events (parties, private fund-
raisers, etc.) that Flame Ontario does not sponsor
or put on itself.
Flame Ontario does not intend for this pro-
cess to be an alternative forum for justice and
cannot provide a repair of damage or reversal of
trauma.
We thank you in advance for your adherence to
this Code of Conduct. Together, we can craft an
event and community that is safe and wel-

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coming for all participants with a commitment to
improvement.

MEDIA POLICY (PHOTO/ VIDEO)

SideBurn is a private event. Burning Man embra-
ces radical self-expression; however, there are
some who may wish to not share this experience
in the public sphere.
Please refrain from photographing/filming any-
one unless you have their explicit consent, and
only post or share such content with their explicit
consent as well. While some people do enjoy be-
ing photographed, they may only want the im-
ages to be held privately or shared with specific
audiences and not publically on all forms of social
media. If anyone asks you to delete a photo/video
of them, please do.
Drones, including for photography/videog-
raphy purposes, are not permitted.

CONSENT
As you’ve read in our Code of Conduct already,
consent is a non-negotiable at SideBurn! No
means no, and only yes means yes. This applies
to all interactions - ask about and respect the
boundaries of everyone you come across.

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CONDUCT & CONSENT COMMITTEE
The Conduct and Consent Committee is a small
group of volunteers who meet year round to dis-
cuss the evolution of our community’s under-
standing and enactment of conduct and consent.
We exist to provide a meaningful process for com-
munity members to raise concerns relating to the
SideBurn event, its volunteers and its attendees.
By holding space for community members when
incident reports are made, the Conduct and Con-
sent Committee are guided by the desire to pro-
vide a more impartial and meaningful process
to make recommendations to the Flame Ontario
Board related to these reports.
If needed, you can make a report to our Consent
and Conduct Committee here. The reporting QR
code is also on the back of every parking pass.
CONSENT ESSENTIALS
As a community and as individuals, our under-
standing of what constitutes consent is going to
evolve. The language and words we use might
differ based on our own education, understand-
ing and life experiences. Open, honest and clear
communication about wants, needs and bound-
aries will help to ensure that all parties are en-
thusiastic participants and/or witnesses to adven-
tures and escapades at the event.

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• Be gracious in accepting the word No - or go
home.
• Consent is mandatory when it comes to all types
of physical contact, objectification and sexual
commentary.
• Unwanted attention and touch is not okay.
• This includes commentary on bodies, physical
touch, sexual harassment, sexual
commentary and objectification.
• Consent must be continuous, and can be re-
voked at any time for any reason; check in often,
especially when actions and risk are progressive.
• You must have consent to capture photos/re-
cordings of others of any kind including distort-
ed/altered content.
• Bystanders and witnesses must also consent:
their physical and emotional safety must be con-
sidered (for example sexual acts and imagery,
adult role play, impact play).
• Checking in with others is part of how we hold
space for each other.
• Consent isn’t wholly attained when indecision
and/or altered states are factors.
• Consent is negated with coercion and repeated
asks.

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• Consent is negated by radical differences in
power.
HATE IS NOT WELCOME HERE.
• Do not discriminate based on gender or gender
expression, sexual orientation, disability, eth-
nicity, socioeconomic status, age, or religion,
spirituality, physical appearance, cultural back-
ground
• Abuse is not tolerated: this includes verbal/
physical assault, demeaning, degrading or
oppressive comments, stalking, threatening or
bullying, marginalization, deliberate intimidation,
extortion, disrupting/disrespecting performers or
safety teams, harassing or mistreating others
SAFETY
• Personal Safety: wanton, flagrant, or repeated
disregard for one’s own safety or well-being in a
manner that demands the intervention of other
participants, community members, volunteers or
outside agencies, such as local law enforcement,
paramedics or fire department staff will not be
tolerated.
• Please watch out for each other: we have extra
support and safety resources available to you if
needed thanks to our wonderful volunteers.

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• Please treat everyone with respect and grati-
tude, in particular our volunteers.
RESPECT FOR RESOURCES
• DO have gratitude and take care of Sideburn
and community property resources: that are pro-
vided for everyone
• DO pay forward kindnesses, tip generously, and
support local businesses and farms as you make
your way to and from the event
• DO consider bystander consent if you find your-
self storytelling around others
• DO respect Nature: Leave no trace
• DO leave the Haya and surrounding area better
than you found it
• DO NOT damage, steal, neglect, or monopolize
community resources, artwork or equipment
• DO NOT abuse the ticketing process
• DO NOT deposit any greywater on the land
• DO NOT cause any damage to the woods
• DO NOT dump things on the side of the road
• DO NOT spread harmful misinformation
• DO NOT impersonate leads or safety teams DO
NOT dump your garbage, noise pollution or bad

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attitudes on the Township of Stone Mills that has
given us so much
• DO NOT harass individuals or businesses in the
town
• DO NOT damage or disrespect any property
EMOTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
It is not unusual to experience extreme emotions
at a Burning Man event. This can include eu-
phoria, gratitude, fatigue, sadness, anger, and
irritability. Always consider the impact of an emo-
tional response on those around you. Please do
not dump this on others; rather give yourself a
little downtime and check in on your needs. Nega-
tive expressions of emotion or harmful behaviour
towards others are not acceptable. It’s important
that we all act on our shared values to build com-
munity and trust together.
Emotional matter out of place (MOOP) can not be
tossed on others. Please read the Emotional Sur-
vival Guide to lessen your chance of MOOPing on
others.
INTENT, IMPACT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
If you receive communication from participants or
volunteers that suggests or confirms that your be-
haviour is challenging or unacceptable, please be
humble and patient enough to listen and reflect. If
you are asked to stop doing something because it
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is harmful: stop doing that thing and seek support
and understanding.
Sometimes our actions cause harm that we didn’t
intend: your willingness to pause and reflect on
this kind of feedback without reactivity or snark is
an important step in real accountability, under-
standing and growth. Be willing to be accountable
and listen, whether or not you agree or under-
stand. Let’s collectively improve our communica-
tion and understanding of each other’s needs. If
you are not willing to participate in accountabil-
ity, you may experience a revoke of privilege or
power, a break in participation, be asked to leave
or take space from the event, or experience escal-
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GETTING THERE
SideBurn is once again returning to the Township
of Stone Mills for 2024.The address for 2023 is:
83 Doyle Road, Stone Mills ON
NOTE: There is another Doyle Road beside the
festival grounds leading to a private dump. Do not
use this road. One will obviously be to SideBurn
and the other is a dump. Also, do not leave gar-
bage by the dump at the end of the event.
LOCATION
The event is located approximately a 3-hour drive
from Toronto and a 3.5-hour drive from Mont-
real. The only method of transportation to the
event is by car. We strongly encourage carpool-
ing and recommend posting in the SideBurn (Of-
ficial Ontario Burning Man Regional event) Face-
book group to source a driving partner, or put your
name on our carpooling sheet here. Please offer
a ride if you can, let’s help everyone get to Side-
Burn!
As you approach the event, consider supporting a
local business and purchasing items in the village
of Newburgh or Camden East. Please refer to the
chart below for locations.
Name / Location / Available Items:
Square Boy Pizza/McCormicks / 2561 County
Rd 4, Camden East, ON K0K 1J0 / Gas, propane,
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some groceries, boots, gloves, ice and pizza.
Hilltop Variety / 2068 County Rd 1, Newburgh, ON
K0K 2S0 / Liquor, beer, gas, diesel, propane, gro-
ceries, ice.
For more options slightly further and on the way
from Toronto, take the Napanee exit from the 401
(579) for a Walmart, Canadian Tire, Grocery, Gas,
LCBO, etc. There are also inns and motels should
you be too tired to drive all the way home after the
event.
Please be respectful of the small towns when driv-
ing through them and be aware that some of these
roads are unpaved so be prepared for potential
mud and gravel. There are no in-and-out privil-
eges from the event unless absolutely neces-
sary (ex. medical needs), so ensure that ALL
your supplies are purchased before entering the
site. There is no on-site water, coffee, tea sales, or
access to any hookups or pumpouts for RVs. The
only on site amenity is ice, bought with donations
raised prior to the event. Radical self-reliance
means making your own plan for these things be-
fore you arrive!
VEHICLE PASSES
Every vehicle through the gates of the event
needs a vehicle pass, with the exception of motor-
cycles. We recommend carpooling with camp-
mates, friends, or family as there are fewer vehicle
passes than tickets.
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The Vehicle Pass fees are as follows:
• $200 + fees – any Vehicle that meets our RV
Policy
• $25 + fees – All other vehicles, including box
trucks needed for the purpose of supporting a
theme camp’s operations.
Large vehicles may not be permitted on the field.
Our experience has shown that they are very like-
ly to damage the road, gate, or worst of all - get
stuck in the field. Registration for space is first
come, first served. While we will do what we can to
accommodate, there is finite space available and
you may be asked not to bring your large vehicle.
If you intend to bring a large vehicle, it is important
that we know in advance -- we have very limited
parking for them on the road. Please fill out the
information about your vehicle when purchasing
your Vehicle Pass.
GATE HOURS
Before Thursday noon - Early Access Passes
only (advance permission required); all others will
be turned away.
Thursday - noon - midnight
Friday - 8am - midnight
Saturday - 8am - 4pm
Sunday - Please don’t arrive on Sunday
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Monday - Exodus - go home! Official Exodus be-
gins on Monday and everyone is required to leave
by 4pm.
ARRIVAL - WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE GATE
At the gate we will need you to present your Gov-
ernment issued, valid, photo ID that matches the
name on your ticket purchase to receive your
wristband and vehicle pass.
If you do not present YOUR valid, government
issued, photo ID, or the name and DOB on that ID
does not match your ticket information, YOU WILL
NOT BE PERMITTED TO ENTER THE EVENT. We
completely understand that many of our partici-
pants have a preferred name that’s different from
your legal name, but the waiver must be complet-
ed with your legal name. If you prefer to be called
something other than your legal name - not to
worry! When you come to the gate, simply stick a
post-it with your preferred name/pronouns to your
ID when you pass it to our gate team, and we’ll be
mindful to address you by your preferred name.
Your wristband must stay on during the duration
of the event and is non-transferable. Weath-
er permitting (it might just be too muddy!),
cars will be allowed to drive up to their camp-
sites at 5km/h via the delineated roads to drop
off gear. At some point after gates open, driving
in the event area will be restricted to ensure par-
ticipant safety. Please check at the gate whether
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you can drive directly to your camp to unload, or
will need to walk your personal items to your camp
(plan to borrow or bring a cart). If you go over 5
km/h there will be people with bullhorns yelling at
you and chasing you to slow down. Each year they
make someone cry - don’t let this be you.
Once you are done unloading your vehicle you
must drive it back to the designated parking area
before setting up camp. The only vehicles allowed
to stay in the campsites are pre-approved RVs,
trailers, and art cars. After gate hours you will not
be able to enter the campsite or event and we are
not permitted to have parking outside of the gate
- you’ll have to go somewhere else. This is for the
safety of participants at night.
All vehicles, large or small, assume the responsib-
ility of paying their own towing fees if their vehicle
becomes stuck. There is cell phone service on
site so you’ll be able to call CAA or a local service
for assistance. All vehicles must be removed from
the site no later than three hours past the end of
the event.
We have a security team on site, Watchman Pro-
tection Services Inc. Ronnie and his team have
served as security at Ontario Regional Burns and
festivals before and they are familiar with our com-
munity and infrastructure.

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THE EVENT
What is Provided: This is not Coachella! And only
YOU can make it better than FyreFest! There are
no food or gift vendors, no showers (unless you
bring them), no VIP bathrooms, no hotels and NO
WATER, including ponds. This is you, your tent,
food you bring and cook yourself, water you bring
to drink, your ingenuity, and resourcefulness.
SideBurn Provides:
• Porta potties
• Ice
• A field
• That’s it - the rest is up to you!
To help you prepare, we’ve provided a handy
packing list on the next page!
THEME CAMPS
We have a total of 35 theme camps this year -
wow!
Theme camps are groups of individuals who have
gotten together to share something with everyone
at the burn - maybe it’s coffee, food, DJs, bever-
ages, an art car, workshops, a cozy lounge, mas-
sages - whatever people dream up!
Theme camps are given clearly marked and sized
spots for their camp’s infrastructure, tents, and
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amount of participants. Please do not take some-
one else’s spot since the placement team careful-
ly designed the city with all these factors in mind.
You can find theme camps marked on our map,
and whatever activities they’ve listed in our What,
Where, When. When visiting theme camps, please
be mindful of public vs private space - respect
personal camping areas.
OPEN CAMPING
If you’re not in a theme camp, that’s ok! We have
plenty of open camping space for you to set up
your tent, meet your neighbours, and make new
friends. You can find the open camping areas
marked on our map, and the placement team
will point them out to you upon your arrival. Open
camping is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Please do not camp in the roadways or in deep
holes. They will fill with water should it rain and
you will have your own lake to call home. Please
illuminate any tent stakes and ropes in order to
prevent accidents.

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PACKING LIST
WHAT TO WEAR
SideBurn takes place in the wonderful country
known as Canada, and Canada in spring is an un-
tamed and amazing creature. Literally any sort of
weather can potentially occur. We heavily suggest
that you check the weather beforehand and come
prepared for the weekend.
There may be sun, clouds, flies, ticks, rain, snow,
wind, cold, etc. Wear what you need to remain
comfortable and safe. However, if you want
to wear a giant pink unicorn onesie or a mesh
g-string, go for it!
WHAT TO BRING
Radical self reliance is a reality, not a concept.
Bring everything you need to be comfortable for 4
days outside during the spring in Ontario, includ-
ing:
• 5L of water for each day for all your watery
needs (i.e. drinking, cooking, washing kitch-
en stuff, and maybe your dirty hippie self). RE-
MEMBER: Soapy dirty water isn’t allowed to be
dumped onto the field and needs to be hauled
out.
• Clothes for the long weekend, including warm,
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 and will probably most likely rain - prepare and
pack accordingly.
• Enough food; surviving off warm vodka and
granola bars is not that pleasant.
You will find a details packing list at this link.
WHAT NOT TO BRING:
• Sequins, feathers, and other moop-y costume
items (remember, we’ve got to pick up every se-
quin and bit of glitter, so just don’t bring it!)
• Pyrotechnics, explosives, firearms, and
fireworks are absolutely prohibited.
• Motorized vehicles (ex. e-bikes) are prohibited,
and honestly, it might be too muddy to ride a bike
• Any animals that are not certified service ani-
mals. (Service Animals must be approved and re-
quire a ticket of their own, offered free of charge
- contact servicenaimals@sideburn.ca)

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MINORS & FAMILY CAMPING
A key component of radical inclusion is having this
event open to those of all ages, including children.
All children require a ticket, although children 12
and under may acquire one at no cost, and must
arrive at the event with a parent or guardian. Min-
ors will have a different colour wristband to help
camps serving alcohol determine age, as well as
a separate wristband with parent contact info for
younger children.There is no babysitting service
and you are responsible for the welfare of minors
in your care all the time.
You will find a Family Survival Guide created by
some of our fantastic community members!
SideBurn is not necessarily a child friendly event
everywhere, and that means guardians will need
to work with their children about what is appropri-
ate to see and do. Not all events will be suited for
child participation, and there may be camps and
events where children are specifically asked to
not participate. Please ensure your child(ren) re-
spects this. Let your kids know in advance about
the things that they will or might see and hear. This
includes: nudity, clowns, nude clowns, sexual-
ity, rough language, and things that typically had
people shielding kids’ eyes and ears. It is at your
discretion what they should be exposed to and
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VOLUNTEERING
SideBurn is run entirely by volunteers and relies
on the effort committed by individuals and groups
to make it possible. All ticket holders are asked
to volunteer for at least one volunteer shift.
Volunteering your time is a great way to get in-
volved and amazing for meeting new people.
If you have any questions about volunteering,
where to go, what to do, etc., visit HQ to see the
event schedule and sign up for any vacant shifts
we may have.
Volunteer signup can be found at volunteer.side-
burn.ca. If you have already signed up for a shift,
we will have all the schedules + information on the
volunteer shifts, including open volunteer shifts at
HQ. We will send an email to everyone pre-event
re: the shifts you have signed up for.
A reminder that everyone you encounter “work-
ing” at SideBurn is a volunteer. Treat them with
kindness and respect.
STARTING YOUR SHIFT
Arrive at the designated area for your department
10-15 minutes before your shift is scheduled to
start and seek out your fellow volunteers. You can
identify them as individuals with a lanyard and
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• Gate, Parking, Greeters, and Exodus will head to
the Gate tent (entry of the event)
• Rangers (including Perimeter), First Aid, Sanctu-
ary, and HQ will head to the appropriate tents.
• DPW and LNT teams will meet at the DPW
Depot.
• Sound and Placement Teams will also head to
the Hub to sign out radios and change shifts.
• FAST will report to the Hub.
In each department, there is a HOW TO binder
with a description of your role and the expecta-
tions of you during your shift, a guide on what to
do in key situations, and some key pieces of infor-
mation such as:
• Sober Policy - Being sober is required for some
shifts or departments)
• Volunteer Code of Conduct
• Volunteer Harassment & Violence Policy
• How to use Radios (if you have them), and
more.

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FIRE
Fire is warm and fun! This isn’t called a Burn for
nothing, after all. It’s also not the safest way to
have fun, so to avoid any unfortunate incidents the
Fire Art Safety Team (FAST) would like you to be
aware of a few points:
Pyrotechnics, explosives, firearms, and fire-
works are absolutely prohibited.
GENERAL FIRE
• Don’t light fires directly on the ground. Raise
it off the ground on a non-flammable platform,
metal sheet on bricks, burn barrel on legs or
bricks, in a portable fire pit, or similar.
• Burn barrels must have a metal mesh top with
openings 0.5cm or smaller
• Don’t forage for firewood or cut down trees
• No fires in the forest
• Fires must be attended at all times. Your fire will
be put out if it’s found unattended. This includes
propane fire pits and flame effects.
• You should have a bucket of water or fire extin-
guisher nearby just in case
• A radius of 10 feet around the fire must be clear
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(this means not walking away after you’ve left
your wet shoes leaning against a burn barrel)
FIRE ART
• Flame effects must comply with NFPA160 and
must be inspected by FAST.
• If you’re bringing a flame effect please prepare
a safety plan and contact FAST before the event
(fast@sideburn.ca)
• When you arrive at the event with a flame effect
please check in with FAST for a quick inspection.
You can find FAST - or someone that can radio
FAST if they’re elsewhere - at the Hub.
• If you intend to burn an art piece you are re-
sponsible for a burn plan and staffing a perim-
eter. Please contact FAST as soon as possible if
you intend to do this. During the event, you can
find FAST (or someone who can contact them) at
The Hub of Centre Camp.
• Some materials should not be burned in large
amounts and can not be used in the construction
of your project:
• Paper
• Cardboard
• Paper maché
• Natural or synthetic fabric

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 • 1/8” and 1/4” plywood
• Plywood with a veneer layer
• Plastic
• Wool and leather
Contact FAST at fast@sideburn.ca for any ques-
tions related to burning art or operating a flame
effect.
FIRE PERFORMANCE
Performances are only permitted during the ef-
figy conclave (sign up here BEFORE the event),
or in designated hours. These designated areas
are: three plazas with Fire Safety Stations (check
the map) and at approved camps during their set
hours. Performers are responsible for the safety
of themselves and those around them, and must
have a safety person with a wet or fire-retardant
blanket ready.
SideBurn is a Leave No Trace event – do not spill,
spin out, or burn fuel on the ground. If you have a
spill, check with FAST to make sure your clean up/
remediation is done properly.
FIRE PITS AND BURN BARRELS
Theme Camps and Open Campers may have a
fire pit or burn barrel without FAST inspection for
the purpose of burning clean dry wood provided
the conditions below are met, and/or providing no
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other City-wide or provincial burn bans are in ef-
fect:
• The ground must be cleared and free of vege-
tation in a 3m (10 feet) radiusThe fire must be
supervised at all times by a competent adult hu-
man
• All fires must be raised off the ground on a
non-flammable platform, metal sheet on bricks,
in a portable fire pit, or in a burn barrel on legs or
bricks
• A bucket of water must be available in the vicin-
ity of all fires. Any unattended fires will be extin-
guished by FAST.
• Clean dry wood is the only material that may be
burned. Painted or treated wood, brush, leaves,
grass clippings, garbage and other materials may
not be burned.
Fire Pits:
• The fire area is no larger than 1m (3 feet) in
diameter
• The fire area is contained within a pit designed
for said use, not on the ground or in the forest
• Fire pits must be at least 3m (10 feet) away from
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• Barrels must be constructed of metal and be in
good condition
• A heavy duty screen with mesh not greater than
0.5cm is placed on top of the barrel
• Draft holes at the bottom of the barrel are no lar-
ger than 2.5cm in diameter
• Barrels must be at least 5m (16.5 feet) away
from the treeline
FAST (Fire Art Safety Team) is here to make sure
that everybody has a safe Burn. If you have any
questions about fire policies or concerns both be-
fore and during the event, get in touch with fast@
sideburn.ca
GENERATORS
SideBurn does not provide onsite electricity. If you
need it please bring it! Please do whatever you
can to mitigate sound, and be considerate of your
neighbors. If your neighbors have an issue with
your generator use, please work together to come
up with a solution. Consider operating times and
proximity to other tents. Use our Generator and
Fuel storage checklist below to ensure you are
using them safely.
Generator exhaust should not be positioned near
or in tents due to carbon monoxide poisoning po-
tential. Do not run generator/power cords across
walking/driving paths, and be conscious of po-
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sitioning your generator safely if it’s in a wooded
area.
For those of you powering small electronics, such
as charging your cell phones, or health items like
CPAP machines, consider bringing a fully charged
portable power station and/or solar panel char-
gers to support your needs if a generator is over-
kill.
SideBurn does have generators at the HUB and
in certain areas however it will not be for gener-
al camp use. We use this power for our activities
in the HUB, Centre Camp, and the support of our
Safety teams.
Generator Storage
• Keep 10 feet away from anything flammable
while running (baffle boxes excepted)
• Baffle boxes must provide appropriate ventila-
tion and offset to reduce fire risk
• Do not store generator near gasoline or other
fuels while running
• Store outdoors, in a well ventilated area and not
in tents or carports while running
• Be sure the generator is turned off before fuel-
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Gasoline Storage
• Keep containers closed at all times except when
refilling
• Store 10 ft away from generator, flames, pilot
lights, stoves, heaters, electric motors and other
sources of ignition
• Store outdoors, in a well ventilated area and not
in tents or carports
• Do not smoke near fuel
• Use only approved metal or plastic gasoline
containers, matching the colour to the contents
(red for gasoline, yellow for diesel, blue for kero-
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SOUND
All camps with amplified sound (larger than a
Bluetooth speaker) must register with the event
during theme camp registration.
We are strong supporters of Civic Responsibility
and want to be good temporary residents of the
community we are visiting. We have worked hard
with our neighbours to come up with clear rules
about the level of sound during certain hours of
the event and we ask that you help us to keep our
impact on the surrounding area to a minimum.
While these are the rules we are laying out, you
may be asked to turn sound down or off at any
time by our Sound Team. Please work with us if we
ask. This is not to ruin the fun, but will be to pre-
serve our relationship with our neighbours and
ensure the ability for SideBurn to continue in fu-
ture years.
SOUND RULES FOR EACH DAY
Start and End Times
Amplified sound is not permitted before Thursday
at Noon or after Sunday at 11pm
Sound Registration
All camps with amplified sound 100 watts or larger
must register with the event during theme camp
registration. On arrival at the event, please find
the Sound Lead (reachable via radio by Ranger
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or other event volunteers), who will give you more
information relating to your specific camp place-
ment.
Amplified Sound Limits
Sound may not exceed 100 dB at 10 meters
from source at any time.
• All amplified sound must be turned off between
the hours of 1 am to 9 am Friday and Saturday.
• On Thursday and Sunday all sound must be off
between 11pm and 9am.
• When amplified sound is off (quiet hours),
smaller personal (Bluetooth-like) speakers
may be used in people’s tents, but the large
sound systems will be off.
• Measurement will be done by a handheld meter.
The sound squad highly recommends you use
a properly calibrated sound-monitoring app to
manage your own sound to keep infractions mini-
mized. The readings on sound squads readers
will be taken as actuals and documented.
• All camps are responsible to inform their DJs
that they must adhere to sound requests from
anyone in the sound squad (those wearing the
yellow SideBurn shirts).
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at all times while music is playing. If possible
please let the sound squad know who this per-
son is and who to direct concerns/converse with
about issues throughout the event.
• If the DJs are spoken to (in the event that a
camp lead cannot be found immediately) and
they do not heed the warning, that is a strike
against the camp.
• 2 strikes and we have to shut down the
music for your camp. There is not a second
chance.
The Sound Squad will be monitoring and working
with sound camps throughout the event. Failure to
comply with their requests will be grounds for re-
moval. If the police arrive with noise complaints,
they may be directed toward camps that are vio-
lating sound policies. Please protect the safe-
ty and success of SideBurn by complying with all
sound restrictions when they are in effect.
Regardless of sound levels, SideBurn Sound
Team requests to turn a system down or off are
final and may be due to any number of factors.
Our primary concern is ensuring the ongoing abil-
ity for the event to operate and that may mean no
sound systems. Please work with us if we request
something, regardless of what devices or level of
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External Sound Complaints
In order to be fair to everyone, all camps may
need to turn down or possibly cease amplified
music until further notice.
Depending on the severity of the complaint, this
could last for the evening or the rest of the event.
Ideally, we do not want to get their attention in the
first place.
We really need to avoid this happening, as sound
complaints are the most likely incident to prevent
our event from happening again.
Monitor your Sound Volume
Other events have found the sound monitor-
ing app SPLnFFT Noise Meter (for iOS) to be ex-
tremely accurate. To keep infractions minimized,
we highly recommend you use this app or a prop-
er decibel reader to manage your own sound. If
your sound meter has an option for a weighting,
use “C weighting”, as this will most accurately ac-
count for the bass on your system and is what we
will be using to monitor your system.
These rules are subject to change depending on
site conditions. If anything major changes, we will
be sending the updates out to registered Theme
Camps only and through the appropriate chan-
nels.
Please ask the Sound Team if you have any ques-
tions! email: sound@sideburn.ca
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LNT & WASTE MANAGEMENT
There are NO dumpsters or trash receptacles at
SideBurn. This is a 100% Leave No Trace event.
As one of the core principles of Burning Man,
Leave No Trace (LNT) is quite easy, if planned
ahead and followed through with. Every attending
person is responsible for all they need to survive
and thrive for the five days we are in the field.
Whatever you bring in, you bring home. It’s as
easy as collecting your garbage and recycling or
whatever containers you bring in (ex. food pack-
aging) with a closed bag or tight lid to bring things
home. Drink containers with lids can easily be re-
filled with waste washing water, or bring a bucket
& and lid for the ease of storage and carrying.
Removing as much packaging as possible from
food ahead of time helps reduce the amount of
waste you need to pack out.
Bringing a fire pit? Awesome! But remember you
need to pack out the cooled ash from your fire pit
too. Planning ahead makes all the difference in
the world!
GREY WATER
This one can be surprising for first timers - you
need to collect all of your used or “gray” water and
bring it home! If 900 people dump their water on a
(likely already muddy) field, it’s gonna be an issue.
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We also want to make sure not to contaminate the
environment!
This means that you should collect your waste
water from cooking and washing, and store it
in buckets or other containers to take home. A
sealed bucket with a lid or a large jug is great for
this! Bring a sieve or screen to filter your water
as you pour it into your gray water container,
and bring a funnel if your container has a nar-
row mouth. You can buy buckets at the hardware
store, but a lot of restaurants put out buckets and
jugs on garbage night, so get creative and see
what you can find (remember - decommodifica-
tion is one of our 10 Principles too).
A lot of your water will be drinking water, so you
won’t be taking home as much water as you
brought, but make sure to be prepared.
NO DUMPING
Leave no trace, radical self-reliance, and civic
responsibility together mean that we don’t make
our waste the problem of the township! Be pre-
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SAFETY TEAMS
RANGERS
Rangers are participants who volunteer a portion
of their time to ensure the safety and the well-be-
ing of participants. They are not cops or security
guards. confrontational and unobtrusive.
For example, they won’t stop you from climbing
up that giant piece of art, but will call for help if
you fall off. Rangers take special training that em-
powers them to deal with a variety of situations
they may encounter, including mediation, safe-
ty issues, and maintaining community standards.
Rangers are concerned with people, not property.
They always work in pairs, sober, and equipped
with a radio, which allows them to call for resour-
ces and support if needed. Rangers liaise with
the community, other departments, event organ-
izers, and external agencies. If you are interested
in learning more about Rangers or being trained
as a Ranger yourself, there will be an introductory
workshop at SideBurn.
SANCTUARY
Sanctuary is a quiet space, staffed with trained
volunteers, where members of our community
might find refuge if they are overwhelmed, ex-
periencing sensory overload, or going through a
challenging experience. If you or a friend is hav-
ing a difficult experience, find a Ranger so that
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they may escort you to Sanctuary if necessary.
You can ask anyone with a radio to call the Ran-
gers. Sanctuary volunteers will be identifiable by
green shirts and will be stationed inside their tent
or walking around the event.
FIRST AID
As a member of a community built on self-reli-
ance, YOU are responsible for your own basic first
aid. Everyone should have a first aid kit of their
own or one available for the camp. STAY HYDRAT-
ED WITH WATER. Bad things happen when you
are dehydrated. You get cranky, you can pass out,
do and say things you regret, and you get mighty
hangovers.
If you have a pre-existing medical condition (al-
lergies, diabetes, pregnancy, etc.) please TELL
SOMEONE: your friends, campmates, or fellow
SideBurners. Bring any medication prescribed
to you that you may need over the course of the
event in its original packaging. If necessary, let
people know where you keep it (e.g., EpiPen).
First Aid volunteers do NOT treat pre-existing
medical conditions, or prescribe or administer
medication. If you or someone you know (or en-
counter) requires further assistance, go to Head-
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the first aid tent located next to the pedestrian en-
trance. Look for the red cross and Safety HQ sign.
In case of serious injury, a First Aid Supervisor
is on-call at all times and can be contacted via
radio to help determine if the person can safely
be transported to a hospital via a POV (privately
owned vehicle) or if EMS transport should be acti-
vated.
The nearest hospital is in Napanee, a 20-minute
drive from the venue. Don’t hesitate to call 911 if
necessary, as the event site has phone and Inter-
net coverage. After doing so, please let someone
at Safety HQ know so that we can prepare for their
arrival.
It is safe to move the person, get the person to
Safety HQ and/or radio for the First Aid Supervisor
as soon as possible. In case of emergency, Safety
HQ has a telephone that can be used to call 911.
HEADQUARTERS
Headquarters is the hub for our event. Here, you
will find the radios, sign in and out for shifts, ice,
directions to anything out on the Haya, find our
harm reduction table, and help with directions for
those in need. You can also find some highlights
for the day from the Where, What, When and sign
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More isn’t always better! We take partying ser-
iously as well as the safety of our participants, a
key aspect of which is knowledge. At HQ, you can
find free fentanyl testing strips (with instructions),
a chart explaining drug interactions (how drugs
work with each other and which can and should
not be mixed), as well as information cards re-
garding the main classes of drugs.
This is a safe and judgment-free space for all.
Keep in mind your hearing safety as well. Bring
ear plugs: good both for sleeping and enjoying
loud music. This is especially important for any
children present around louder sound.
FAST (Fire Art Safety Team)
The Fire Art Safety Team is responsible for ensur-
ing that fire is used safely at the event. If you’re
bringing a project that includes open flame or
flame effects, or will be burned, please contact
the Fire Art Safety Team at fire@sideburn.ca be-
fore the event.
Flame Effects must be built to comply with NFPA
160. If you intend to burn your art you are respon-
sible for a burn plan and for staffing a perimeter.
At the event, please contact FAST before operat-
ing your flame effect or burning your art. On duty
FAST will be identifiable by their red shirts and
their radios. Please see the Fire section under
Rules for more detailed information surrounding
fires.
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ANIMAL AND NATURE SAFETY
Please keep food stored securely so wild animals
don’t get into it and make a mess and comprom-
ise food safety. In the area there can be garter
snakes, skunks, porcupines, coyotes, etc… so be
mindful of our furry and slithery friends and keep
tents zipped shut when not in use. There is no re-
entry to the event unless it is an emergency, so
please be prepared for the whole weekend. There
will also be ticks, mosquitos, and other flying or
buzzing bitey things. Bring bug spray and black fly
tape. See how many you can catch!
TICK SAFETY
Ticks in Ontario have been record high in the past
few years. Be warned. Wear socks and pants. Or
long socks and no pants? Check yourself and
friends daily. Tick bites can infect people with
Lyme disease but there is no need to freak out.
1. If you find a tick on yourself go to First Aid so
they can remove it.
2. A tick can be removed with tweezers or a tick
key. Grab it by the head, not the belly. Do not put
anything on the tick or try to burn it as this may
also lead to the tick releasing bacteria into the
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4. If a bite is infected with Lyme disease, a cir-
cular rash that looks like a bullseye may appear
within 3-30 days in about 70-80% of cases. It is
possible to be infected and not get a rash. If you
suspect a tick has been on you for 48 hours or
longer, save it in a ziploc and head to a doctor
when you get home - when caught early, most
cases of Lyme disease can be treated with anti-
biotics.
A handy tip is to bring a sticky clothing roller with
you to use on your clothing at the end of the day,
before heading into your tent for sleepy times.
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FOOD SAFETY
You don’t want to spend any longer in porta pot-
ties than absolutely necessary.
If you’re sharing food and drink with friends and
campmates, we’d encourage you to make sure
you’re being sanitary.
Theme camps bringing food as a gift to other par-
ticipants are not required to secure a permit, but
are required to ensure they align their food safe-
ty practices with national standards. For informa-
tion on best practices and other resources on this
topic see https://www.kflaph.ca/en/healthy-liv-
ing/Food-Safety.aspx.
DO’S AND DON’TS
• Do bring thermometers to check your cooler
and food temperatures
• Do keep cold things at 4°C or lower and head
food to 74°C or higher
• Do serve food fresh off the grill
• Do heat pre-cooked bacon
• Do make instant pancakes with water
• Do serve pre-packaged chopped fruit (but keep
it cold and keep fingers out)
• Do serve whole fruit for people to eat
• Do wash your hands frequently
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• Do bring a jug of water, liquid soap, catch tray, &
paper towels for hand washing
• Do place your food prep and serving area under
cover
• Do bring your own cup and plate
• Don’t leave food out in the sun
• Don’t keep food that should be refrigerated at
room temperature
• Don’t serve food to others with bare hands - use
tongs or gloves
• Don’t cook raw meat or dairy if you can avoid it;
reheat prepared food only
ALCOHOL
Our permit does not allow open alcohol contain-
ers on the property when you are roaming the
event.
Within camps, open alcohol is permitted.. Please
do not go for a wander with an open and visible
can or alcohol.
Also, remember that no glass is permitted.
Ice
Bags of ice (5lbs) are free to participants and do-
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Cost per bag will be $3.15. You can donate as
much as you like — enough to cover the ice you
plan to use at the event, enough to buy additional
ice for others.
Both blocks and crushed format ice are located in
a freezer outside HQ. You may help yourself to ice
from there. There is no ice available on Monday.
Donate ice by sending an e-transfer for your esti-
mated ice usage to etransfer@sideburn.ca - with
the memo ICE. We can only buy what we have do-
nations for, so ensure you donate in advance to
ensure that we have plenty of ice on hand.
Food safety is important. Make sure you bring ICE
with you in your coolers! There are several places
to get ice on the way including Camden East &
Newburg. You will have to drive through one of
them so even if you’re not stopping in Napanee
there are no excuses to arrive with questionable
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What
Where
When
(WWW)

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The wonderful part about our culture and event is
that programming is fully provided by the partici-
pants (YOU!) and thrives from gifting, self-expres-
sion, self-reliance, and immediacy. Theme camps
and participants host parties, live music, work-
shops, etc. throughout the weekend, which are
only doable when each and every person contrib-
utes in some way.
The What Where When (WWW) is a listing of pub-
licized events that will be happening at Side-
Burn. This is not an exhaustive list as some events
choose not to be published or just happen spon-
taneously on site, nor is it strictly punctual: some
events happen when people feel like it or may just
fall through. As much as you can plan for some-
thing the key principle to remember is immediacy
and going with the flow.

SIDEBURN X DUST: A GUIDE FOR

BURNERS
New this year we’ll be using the Dust app! All of
the events submitted to the WWW, as well as art
and theme camps, will be findable on the app.
There are tons of cool features like filtering by
type of event, and showing you what’s happening
NOW (it’ll also show you the closest porta potties
for when you need one NOW). It also functions of-
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- just download the app and open it once before-
hand.
Don’t want to carry your phone around? We get
it! A PDF version of the WWW will be emailed out
to ticket holders shortly before the event. We ad-
vise printing out your own copy as there will be no
printed copies available on site, other than a mas-
sive laminated copy on an info board.
Find out more about the app at https://dust.
events/?app. Thanks to Damien for developing
the app and giving us access for free!

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MAP

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EFFIGY
The effigy burns on Saturday at sunset!
THE TORUS OF TRANSCENDENCE
This art piece is a 25-foot wooden ring that sym-
bolizes the torus-shaped universe and the journey
of life. The ring is made of different pieces of wood
that show the diversity and harmony of the uni-
verse. The ring is tilted and invites the viewers to
enter and explore. The ring challenges the view-
ers to question their perspectives, embrace their
journey, let go of what holds them back, and tran-
scend their potential.
The ring is a metaphor for the journey of life, which
is full of twists and turns, ups and downs, joys and
sorrows. The ring reminds the viewers that life is
a cycle, and that every end is also a new begin-
ning. The ring encourages the viewers to embrace
the journey, and to let go of what no longer serves
them. The ring inspires the viewers to transcend
their limitations, and to reach for their highest po-
tential.

TEMPLE
The temple burn will be Sunday at sunset.
LOOK TO THE STARS
Look up, remember what was, and dream of what
may be
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What is “the Temple” at a Burning Man
event?
The Temples have meant different things to dif-
ferent people through the years. Some people
have a strong spiritual connection with it, others
use it as a place of contemplation, a place to rest,
a place of reflection, a place of rituals, weddings,
reunions, etc.
The Temple has inspired its own tradition. Many
write letters to the departed, themselves, no one,
or everyone, or express the otherwise inexpress-
ible by bringing an object or offering to burn on
Sunday night of Burning Man.
Those who participate in this tradition often find
that it works as a spiritual cleansing, a liberator of
the mind, and a psychological release. What is for
certain is that the Temple always stirs awe and in-
spiration. Even if you don’t connect to it spiritually,
it is a magnificent piece of art and highly revered
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THEME CAMP DIRECTORY
BABY FIGHT CLUB
Baby Fight Club at its core is about bringing
people together, embracing the weird and un-
locking one’s imagination. We spark curiosity and
get people talking about the warped reality of
what exactly is Baby Fights. We offer music and
theatrical performance, art and crafts, and coach-
es training; where festival goers can select a baby
fighter and partake in the calamity that is baby
fighting for an official certificate as a baby fight
coach.
BANGARANG
Adult Summer Camp! Art! A Bar!
BROTHEL
We’re a ramen/noodle bar with playful decor.
Along with the noodles we will be serving up some
small interactive art installations, music, a dance
floor, and various other programming!
CAMP C.A.R.E.
Last year, a number of us were in the free camping
zone but wanted to contribute to Sideburn so cre-
ated the “Care-A-Van,” a wanderlust wagon brim-
ming with care items. We took it around one day
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CIRQUE DU SOUL
Cirque du Soul brings spiritual by day and sensual
by night. We’re known for our luscious plounge
with plenty of visual delights that keeps campers
warm and dry throughout the weekend, our up-
beat day and evening dance parties, and our ele-
gant (and ridiculous) Tea Soulier service along
with many other surprises to make joyous mem-
ories. This year Cirque du Soul is planning more
mindful, spiritually grounding offerings that invite
festival goers to introspect and reflect before our
big, fun dance parties where we celebrate the joy
of moving our bodies.
THE CLOAK AND STAGGER TAVERNE
The Taverne offers a medieval fantasy tavern ex-
perience with fireside lounge, potion bar, art in-
stallations, interactive art workshops and quests.
CREATURE KIDS
Grilled Cheese day + Family Movie Night + Tram-
poline
CREEPS N CRÊPES
Breakfast for the community! We intend to make
Crêpe Flambé with Rhum and various alcool. We
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DARK CARNIVELEON
Large tents housing participant-created tarot card
fortune telling, banana cannon game, bondage
plushie petting zoo and open mic stage. Board
game cafe and bar next door.
DEJA BREW
Come by for a coffee and start your day right!
G.O.D. - GOOD OLE DAYS
G.O.D. is a camp devoted to bringing non-EDM
to the grateful masses. G.O.D. will host a stage
space / dance area, bringing back community fa-
vourites like our Classic Rock Kegger, open mics,
karaoke, Seussical readings, and dance parties.
Join us for conversation around our fire pit!
GROOVY BREW
Groovy Brew is back for our 4th (official) year! The
main passion of our camp is to deliver as much
toasty coffee to the masses as we can every mor-
ning (and sometimes evening). In addition to that
- so we’ll be offering a range of events from sig-
nalongs to dance lessons to pre-party stretching
to workshops. Come by for our daytime popup
parties including our famous Emo party!
HOT DUMPS
Feeding the bellies of hungry burners on the haya.
Hot Dumps serves up steaming fresh dumplings
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(of many varieties incl vegan) to all who agree to
put our hot dumps in their mouths.
KINETIC CONNECTION
Join us in our cozy lounge space open to all be-
tween morning and late evening. A space for
movement instruction and workshops. Our camp
will offer education/affinity events throughout the
day on the theme of both physical and relational
connection, with a mix of adult-only and all ages
content. A variety of art pieces animate our site
entrance, including 4 LED portals, a giant honey-
comb and bee installation and a sun shaped piece
of fire art.
L8 BRIDE
Better than any wedding reception you’ve been
to. At L8 Bride (formerly Sk8 Bride) we specialize
in wedding themes activities and games, dancing,
and shenanigans.
MOM, I’M FINE
Get comfortable in nature, no matter the weather!
Explore our tent where you’ll find our tree called
Nature and Nurture with a plounge underneath its
canopy where patrons can relax. Join us for a tea
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MOOSEMAIL
Delivering soggy snail-mail to the SideBurn mass-
es.
OBSCURAS IMAGINARIUM
An early 1900s vintage circus-themed camp
where you will step back in time as you enter Ob-
scuras Imaginarium. A time of spiritualism and
wonder and a time filled with mysteries and odd-
ities. We will be gifting an interactive experience
for all guests. When guests enter the Imaginarium,
there will be an assortment of Victorian circus
aesthetics, including furniture and the overall vibe.
PB&JELLYBEAN BAG TOSS
Offering peanut butter sandwiches and beanbag
based games.
PINEAPPLE REPUBLIC
Celebrate the glory of the Pineapple! We’ll be
bringing back the giant pineapple hut where you
can dance to your heart’s content to a set from
one of our resident or constellation guest DJs,
as well as some live music too. Pineapply drinks,
pineapply art, and a mural wall where you can
leave your mark.
POMEGRANATE
Setting up a relax and recharge tent station with
live ambient music, tea ceremonies and medita-
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tive instrument workshops (hang drum, jaw harp
and didgeridoo).
POWDER MONKEYS
Bacon n Booze, the wheel of punishment, music,
silly shit and who knows what. We’re a bar, lounge
and party venue.
ROYAL CANADIAN SAFAR’EH LODGE
We’ll be having a safari-themed shade structure
that will offer programmed events with a “Safari”
theme. We’ve got lots of critters at the event, and
we expect to catch ‘em all.
RUMSPRINGA
Will be a dancing and hangout spot, inside and
around an Amish buggy a hitched to 12 legs arth-
ropod mutant vehicle, occasionally with a DJ.
SACRED CIRCLE (PART OF VALHALLA VIL-
LAGE)
Sacred Circle offers an opportunity for
witchy-minded folks to gather in the round in
guided celebration of nature, goddess and com-
munity. It will include a covered meditation/quiet
space, an uncovered outdoor seating circle with a
fire and a Uterus Support Station (USS Comfort)
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SIDESHOW
At Sideshow we love to perform! Fire spinners,
various individual and small group acts.
SMOKE SIGNALS
We are happy to bring the all-time-favourite giant
flaming jenga game! Come check out our party
bus (with a roof party deck), join us for various
games, or make some art on our canvas drawing
space.
THE SPA
SideBurn is hard! Recoup from your adventures
by getting sweaty in our our wood-fired sauna
daily or check out our spa tent with refreshing bev-
erages, a pedicure station, and more. Our ham-
mock area will also be open for restful naps or fun
hangs, and at some point, Jessie will make pan-
cakes.
STAMPEDE RANCH
A place where kids can be kids and adults can
be kids again!! Games and activities, interactive
or solo. Come join the fun and shenanigans. Our
cow bus brings fun for all. Giant sea saw stilts, uni-
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TARNA THE JACKALOPE
Tarna is a giant steel Jackalope mutant vehicle,
the mythical hybrid of a jackrabbit and antelope.
She ignites the awe of all she meets.
VALHALLA RECLINING (PART OF VALHALLA
VILLAGE)
After a triumphant year of consensual raiding and
pillaging, Valhalla Reclining returns! Not satisfied
with past glories, we have united the viking clans
under a united village, bringing 3 vikings camps
together (Valhalla Rising, Valhalla Reclining &
Wyrdirbrunnir) into one village, Valhalla Village!
Interactive art and relaxation space, performance
stage, and more raiding await!
VALHALLA RISING- PRETENTIOUS PRICKS
(PART OF VALHALLA VILLAGE)
Providing a small performance stage for live per-
formance comedy stage/poetry/music
VOTED BEST CAMP A SUBSIDIARY OF
TRANSNATIONAL GLOBAL MEGACORP IN-
DUSTRIES
We’re a small sound camp providing beats you’ll
love to move to.
WIENER WORLD
Hot Dogs! Get yer hot dogs here! hot dogs of the
fancy variation! Sesame ginger ramen dogs any-
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one?! We’ll also be hosting a hot dog throwing
event and a hot dog eating event.
WYRDIRBRUNNIR (PART OF VALHALLA VIL-
LAGE)
Wyrdirbrunnir, or Wyrd’s Well, is the well of fate
nestled at the foot of the world tree Yggdrasil. In
this little hovel, you may encounter the Norns - the
goddesses, embodiment of past, present, and
future, who weave the web of fate which inter-
connects us all. The hovel is open to all at any
time, regardless of the presence of the Norns.
Squeeze past Yggdrasil’s roots to enter into a
dark, magical space. Take a quiet moment, leave
an offering (tangible or ethereal), or receive a gift.
Participants can seek quests, deep conversation,
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ART GRANT RECIPIENTS
The SideBurn Art Department supports the cre-
ation of impactful and interactive artwork by fund-
ing, curating and coordinating the logistical needs
of the incredible artists in our community. We
have the honor of seeing visions come to life from
their initial renderings and artist philosophies all
the way to supporting artists during build time.
We’re fortunate that so many incredible artists
have chosen to gift us their time, energy and crea-
tivity. We would like to encourage all our partici-
pants to fully engage, immerse and interact with
all the art at the event, but please remain respect-
ful of all the hard work and dedication that comes
with such a precious gift.
THEME CAMPS
Brothel
Brothel. A tasteful place for noods.
In a fusion of flavours and entertainment, our
ramen noodle bar converges with an amateur bur-
lesque club in a setting inspired by Moulin Rouge
and Cyberpunk aesthetics. Amidst vibrant lighting
and draped velvet and burlap curtains, our noo-
dle bar delights guests with delectable bowls of
ramen. Comedic burlesque/go-go dancers infuse
the dining experience with joy and excitement,
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Cosmic Portal to the Cloak & Stagger Taverne
Step through the Cosmic Portal into the ethereal
realm of The Cloak and Stagger Taverne! Lose
yourself in a universe of twinkling stars and join us
for a celestial celebration unlike any other, where
drinks flow like meteors and the ambiance is as
enchanting as the night sky. Don’t forget your
camera - it’s the perfect place to capture magical
moments amidst the stellar backdrop!
Nocturnal Apothecary
Step into the otherworldly realm of the Noctur-
nal Apothecary, a celestial oasis where visitors
are enveloped by a dazzling tapestry of stars. As
they savor the delectable red dwarf strawberry
shortcakes, a cosmic spectacle unfolds above—a
brilliant night sky, adorned with countless stars,
serves as the backdrop for profound connec-
tions and enthralling conversations. Served in ele-
gant Victorian glasses, the strawberry shortcakes
are masterpieces in both taste and appearance,
each delectable bite transporting guests to a by-
gone era. The exterior of the Nocturnal Apoth-
ecary, reminiscent of a shimmering mirage, glim-
mers with playful lights that seem to sway in time
with the joyful laughter of patrons. Greeted with
warm hospitality, guests are guided to their seats
beneath the enchanting canopy of stars and mys-
teries. A simple but complex menu, reflecting
the vastness of the constellations above, is pre-
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sented, inviting guests to embark on a sensory
journey unlike any other.
ART CARS
Tarna the Jackalope
Tarna is a steel jackalope mutant vehicle, with live-
flame effect antlers, a poofer flame effect heart,
LED ‘dust cloud’ night lighting, and a large sound
system.
Pirate Theatre Bus
The Theatre Bus is a stage with homage to a pirate
ship. The Wandering Mariners will play with a fla-
menco dancer and a folk accordion player, bring-
ing a section of Fedora Upside Down collective to
Sideburn for a first go.
Rumspringa - The Buggy and The Beast
An Amish buggy pulled by a 12 legged solar pow-
ered mutant arthropod vehicle constructed using
similar methods and materials as the buggy it-
self. During Rumspringa, Amish youth may ex-
periment with clothing, music, and social activities
that are typically forbidden within the confines of
the Amish community. As a mutant vehicle Rum-
springa is a celebration of exploration and experi-
mentation, as well as representing a contradictory
departure from and return to traditional forms of
transportation, while still embracing the values of
creativity, resilience, and community that are so
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central to Amish culture as well as Burning Man
culture.
COLLABORATIVE ART
The Exquisite Corpse Project
The collective unconscious paints a self-portrait
Participants are invited to paint 3 life size tripartite
self portraits. The collective unconscious reveals
itself to us throughout the event. A 6 ft triangular
column is divided into ‘head’ ‘middle’ and ‘feet’
stacked sections that spin to connect to each
other. The project has been in action since 2018
when it started in squats & free spaces
Kina’s Community Canvas
An interactive, collaborative art installation for all
ages, skill levels and backgrounds. A large paint-
ing surface is set up for multiple painters to con-
tribute at once, creating a mosaic of colour, lay-
ers, and texture that evolves over the course of
the event. People of all backgrounds are encour-
aged to leave a small doodle, or more. The big-
gest comment I get when asking people to con-
tribute is that “they can’t paint” but I challenge
them just to hold the brush and make a simple
mark. This often breaks the ice and empowers
them to create just a little more. Having the messy
doodles on the canvas helps lessen the pressure
to create something “amazing” and helps them let
loose and enjoy a moment of play.
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INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES
Check Engine
Although I am a cosmic traveler, I now assume the
humble form of a car. For eons, I have ferried in-
quisitive minds across the vastness of space. But
on this Earth, I am broken, stranded. Oh, explorer!
Will you find me and fix me?
The Red Tent
The Red Tent is a cross-cultural tradition offer-
ing menstruating individuals a safe space for rest,
connection, and emotional release through cere-
monial practices. Participants are invited to en-
gage in a 10-minute anger release ceremony
facilitated by myself, utilizing vocalization and
somatic techniques within a red teepee adorned
with various fabrics. Following the ceremony,
participants are encouraged to symbolically gift
energy to the Earth by pouring red water into a pit,
reflecting ancient practices of releasing menstrual
blood. This ceremony aims to foster alignment be-
tween throat and sacral chakras, accommodating
up to five individuals at a time with scheduled fa-
cilitation and self-guided instructions provided.
Fire from Above
Fire From Above is a patio sized fire ceiling. Warm
your heart, catch up with friends, reflect and take
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Less smokey than a fire pit, this piece is both
beautiful to behold and functional as an efficient
source of radiant warm light. This project is a port-
able cantilevered fire ceiling. It takes advantage of
the thermodynamic properties of propane com-
bustion to provide a source of heat and a visual-
ly pleasing presentation of fire dispersion within a
suspended carbon steel catchment. Flames will
emanate from a simple regulated fuel source cen-
tralized in an inverted bowl shaped structure. As
propane is heavier than air, it wants to fall; as the
gas ignites, the rapid expansion and cooler sur-
rounding air forces the flame back upwards cre-
ating a stunning display of dancing flames. At-
tendees will be welcomed to gather under the
warmth and beauty of this installation, like moths
drawn to a flame they are unable to reach. The ac-
tual moths on the other hand, might be in trouble
Norðrljós: the Northern Lights
The Northern Lights were a magical force in
Norse Mythology and played into existing Norse
legends. Were these the shimmer of Valkyrie ar-
mour? The splendour of the Bifröst bridge that
connects Midgard and Asgard? This installation
welcomes participants to relax in a tranquil set-
ting, while listening to the ethereal and haunting
sounds of traditional and non-traditional Norse
and mystical music. This illuminated night art
piece will be an immersive meditation, relaxation
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and contemplation space that allows the user to
be transported into the mysticism of North Myth-
ology.
Wedding Arch for L8 Bride
Our Wedding Arch will serve as a focal point of the
camp and to help welcome newcomers. It will be
used for entrances and exits to mock weddings
and even Bride Olympics. Anyone who enters the
Lb Bride Camp will get to pause for a moment and
revel in the magic that is love
BIG MAGICS
Celestial Illuminary
Even from a distance it will be hard to ignore this
56 foot in diameter 10 foot tall installation con-
sisting of 5 each 18 foot long 10 foot wide 10 foot
tall colorfully painted (and at night glowing) pyra-
mid like structures arranged in the pattern of a 5
pointed star. As participants get closer they are
pulled toward its inner open space. Once be-
ing drawn inside the space (illuminated at night)
participants will find an oddly constructed wood-
en sculpture with many different sized hinged
doors with knobs on them and cosmic sounds
emanating from it. Opening up a door will expose
art and words of intergalactic wisdom and pos-
sibly absurdity in the theme of constellations and
other cosmic awesomeness. Participants can
walk around the sculpture to find and open all the
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doors. Additionally each pyramid like structure is
open facing toward the center piece and may in-
vite participants to relax inside as others explore
opening and closing doors.
LITTLE MAGICS
Yggdrasil’s Altar
By some magic, stars shine overhead, though you
find yourself lost deep in the tangled roots of the
world tree Yggdrasil. Nestled there, you uncov-
er an ancient altar - what mysteries will it unravel,
what new threads will you weave there?
Given: 1. The Illumination 2. The Queering
And in a haze, I stumbled upon this oddity, this
curiosity. Rippling pectorals and abdominals at
first glance, phallic form emerging from groin - a
supine “male” form. As I approach a complex in-
terior is visible, peaking through transparent sec-
tions of this resin sculpture. Upon inspection I
quickly notice the phallic shape is a periscope
- like a submarine viewing scope - a whole new
vantage point awaits on the other side, a whole
new universe. The voyeur in me presses the eye
to scope, intrigued to discover. Peering inside I
swivel scope from side to side, riveted by an inter-
ior full of pink treasures lit by small twinkling lights.
Highly artificial yet organic - decaying flowers,
shards of mirror, pieces of circuit board, tangled
wires - many forms implying “female” anatomy.
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The outside world falls away, an intimate moment,
nestled eye to groin - we are more than the exter-
ior, we are complex nuanced creatures attempting
to make sense of this modern existence.
Everyday Hero
Receive your medal for being an Everyday Hero!
Congratulations on being you. Everyone is a hero
for just being alive in this world. Sometimes you
just need recognition for that. I’d like to pass on
the message that you are a good person and have
received a medal of recognition for being you.
“Luminous Connections: Illuminating the
Night with Willow Lantern Light”
Step into a realm of enchantment with “Lumin-
ous Connections,” an enchanting light art instal-
lation that combines the ancient art of willow lan-
tern making with the poetic allure of the glowing
stars. This immersive experience invites partici-
pants to engage in the creation of their own willow
lanterns, weaving together a tapestry of light that
mirrors the constellations above. Participants can
partake in the hands-on process of crafting their
lanterns, creating a tangible connection to the art-
istic energy that flows through the community. As
the sun sets and the night sky unfolds, the true
magic begins. The willow lanterns come to life,
emanating a soft, warm, celestial glow that mir-
rors the stars. The Luminous Connections lantern
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art installation at the Taverne is designed to evoke
a sense of interconnectedness, with the lanterns
forming constellations of light, inviting participants
to marvel at the beauty of their collective creation.
Dream Catcher Constellation
The dream catcher constellation is a piece of art
that will be very pretty to look at in the dark as well
as in broad daylight. The piece will be designed to
reflect under UV light, will be interactive (smell and
sound) and will blend in perfectly with the Sacred
Circle camp. More technically, it will be an assem-
bly similar to the Olympic rings in which partici-
pants will be invented to add their dreams on little
stars.
Puzzle Pendants
Embark on an enchanting quest with your very
own ‘Puzzle Pendant,’ 3D-printed necklaces de-
signed to create serendipitous connections. Each
necklace has a unique pattern that interlocks with
other necklaces, challenging wearers to explore
the festival grounds in search of their missing
matches. In celestial fashion, each Puzzle Pen-
dant connects to form a unique constellation, cre-
ating a captivating visual for each matching set
to discover. Join us in weaving connections at
Sideburn, where every pendant tells a story in the
stars.

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Bioglowescense
This is a project to create glowing installations
that take the form of organisms that display phos-
phorescence in the real world, jellyfish and mush-
rooms, and possibly other creatures. LEDs in the
forms of these organisms will vibrantly glow in the
dark of the night to mimic the natural phosphor-
escence. They will illuminate both spaces and
people’s imagination.
Constellation Oracle Readings
Come get a reading done by the Geminids at Dark
Carnivaleon and participate in the Constellation
Deck. We invite you to add a card to our oracle
deck, get a reading and take one with you as you
experience the weekend. Contribute and be part
of our expanding and contracting deck as it shifts
with us over the weekend.
Claw-stellations
Not your average claw machine. Reach for a star
with three friends - old friends, new friends, or fu-
ture friends - doesn’t matter. Work with each other
to catch your star and revel in what’s found inside.
Wetty’s Bar
Wetty’s Bar is the wettest bar on the haya - rain
OR shine! Come rehydrate and interact with our
superb scuba servers who will whip you up the
most refreshing and creative drink you will have all
day! Wetty’s Bar - we are coming to wet you!
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 CONTACT INFO
www.sideburn.ca

QUESTIONS?
Contact info@sideburn.ca.

Thanks to
the Township of Stone Mills
for having us!

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