Josephs609 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I wonder if any Escapees have experience with the burning man festival?I notice Every year around the end of summer I hear about this festival in many respects. The festival is essentially a large gathering of RVs, trailers, fifthwheels, vans, and motorhomes, of all types and sizes and people of all ages. About 50,000 Rvers whether they are full time, part time, hobbyist, or first time, seem to flock to this event. All of the attendees have to boondock in the desert with minimal access to fuel, food, water, and electricity for the duration of the festival which lasts about a week. Apparently I believe they are there to watch a wooden statue of a man being burned for ceremonial purposes. Though I wonder what makes it so attractive? I never been there though I heard its a very harsh environment the Rvers try to cope with especially the summer heat which you are at the mercy of your RVs a/c or generator's reliability and having enough fuel, food, and water to last throughout the festival as the nearest facilities are at least 50 miles away. I wonder if any of you can shed some light on this festival? If so that would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Youth, illicit drugs, and a desire for something different. Not really an RV event, more people using their RV's to attend a cultural event. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horizon36 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 It's not something I want to go to. From what I understand it's a rowdy group out to have one heck of a party. Try Quartzsite in January if you want to see an RV event that's civil. Full time since August 2010 2002 Itasca Horizon One fur kid - a Shih-Tsu rescue Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selah Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 It is on our bucket list. It is an art festival with a Woodstock atmosphere. The burning of the giant wooden man is just a tiny tiny portion the the festival and signifies the end of festivities. There are many YouTube videos of the festival. You should check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Try Quartzsite in January - better temps and more ruley crowds. Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 It's not something I want to go to. From what I understand it's a rowdy group out to have one heck of a party. Try Quartzsite in January if you want to see an RV event that's civil. X2. It's not our type of thing, but one reason I wouldn't go is the dust that gets into every crack and crevice of your RV. I've read reports of people who have been there and they've spent days/weeks trying to get rid of it all. LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 It's an art festival. If you are not into the creative lifestyles you might not be comfortable there. Our nephew goes but we never have. If you want to see it from an RVer's perspective I highly recommend reading these: http://www.technomadia.com/?s=burning+man Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josephs609 Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Thank you all, I always wonder what its about. Sorry for the late reply. It seems like a messy festival with many many RVs but only boondocking is available. I wonder why an art festival would garnish so much attention and draw people to take Rving in such extreme conditions. Though anyways thanks for the answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FULLTIMEWANABE Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Check out www.GoneWithTheWynns.com website on the Burning man festival. They had a great write up on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinger Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 They only let so many people in,you have to get you ticket way ahead of the next one. Very windy,muddy,drugs,nudity etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangeMaggotBob Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 It's a bunch of wannabe hippies whose parents wouldn't let them grow their hair long when they were growing up. You know the kind- bald on top with a ponytail. And an extremely high price for admission. 2015 Forest River Rockwood Signature Series Ultra Lite 8289WS w/ Diamond Pkg. 2014 RAM CTD 6.7 Tradesman 4WD Crew Cab Long Bed 😀 Honda eu2200i generators Daisy May, the Golden Doodle Wonderdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 May not be one this year: http://journal.burningman.org/2015/12/news/official-announcements/nevadas-live-entertainment-tax-and-what-it-means-for-burning-man-ticket-sales/ Sounds like tickets were $399 last year. 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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