The original burning man was reportedly a "mostly hippie" thing.

It has morphed into something somewhat elsewise, but still retains some of the original flavor. I haven't checked out the site linked, but it should be easy to find photos and the rulebook.

During the past year there has been a conflict of MAJOR proportions (relative to the size of the event) over copy -- rights to themes and logos, so the BLM hasn't been the only obstacle to continuing the celebration. Hopefully the problems have been resolved - or put on hold.

One of the comments found a year ago was that the number of tickets are limited, and need to be purchased (and paid for) months in advance.

A rule of interest is that entry is ONE TIME ONLY, and if you leave during the festival you are NOT allowed back in.

You also must, as a result of the single-entry rule, bring all the fuel, food, water, and other supplies you may need with you at the first time you go in. (No sending out for a pizza.) I believe generators are allowed to run the air conditioner in your camper, but remember you have to bring a week of fuel with you - and that's a whole bunch of propane/gasoline.

There also have been strict prohibitions against "exchanging money" although "trading goods and services" is generally encouraged. In recent years I believe some "vendors" have been admitted; but they're strictly licensed and regulated by the event managers. (This could change?)

The site is "high desert" and temperatures can run to 120 F (49 C?), and the sun is "very bright." A lot of the scheduled events appear to take place at night, when it gets down to a mere 101 F(?). The photos from past years show lots of very elaborate (and very large) art installations consisting of neon and laser lights. (Apparently some people do bring a lot of generator fuel.)

It looks like a lot of fun, but a first-timer of my fragile age would probably make enough mistakes to die by the third or fourth day, and someone would have to pack the bones out (required by camp rules).

John