Lakes of Fire
Lakes of Fire 2025 - Concluded
July 16th to the 20th
Great Lakes Experimental Arts presents:
Lakes of Fire 2025
Welcome! Lakes of Fire is an annual collaborative celebration of art and community, steeped in friendship, fire, and wonder. This event will be created for you, and by you – your creativity, art, and relentless enthusiasm are what makes it happen. Without you, there is no home to return to!
Our home hosts theme camps and open camping, but everywhere you look people will be sharing their music, art, and fiery fun. Lakes of Fire revels in the creative carnival atmosphere and non-stop smile that you have always brought to it.
Lakes of Fire is the Great Lakes Region’s official Burning Man Regional Event and is conducted in accordance with the 10 Principles.
News, Events and Updates
Infobot Central
Lakes Letter-October 6, 2025
Reminders Lost and found – If you see something in these photos of things left at Lakes that is yours, email cuddlefish@lakesoffire.org with which item is yours in which picture and your mailing address. Items are mailed out once a week, shipping charges apply. Event Survey – Every response is read, considered, and appreciated. Your voice matters! Next year is…
Lakes Letter-August 14, 2025
Thank You Volunteers! A massive THANK YOU to every single volunteer who fueled the fire and kept the weird alive at Lakes of Fire! From building mind-blowing art and wrangling logistics, to keeping things safe, lit, and running on time (or at least on fire), your sweat, smarts, and spirit made this wild experiment not just possible, but extraordinary. Your…
Special Announcement-July 20, 2025
It is with broken hearts that Great Lakes Experimental Arts confirms the death of a Lakes of Fire participant. Our condolences, and condolences on behalf of the entire Lakes of Fire community, go out to the family and friends impacted by this loss. Early Sunday, July 20, 2025, Lakes of Fire’s emergency services department responded to a report of a…
Get Involved
Imagine a thousand hands lifting together, each bringing unique skills and unwavering passion. Lakes of Fire is powered by volunteers like you! From event setup to welcoming participants, your energy amplifies our impact, transforming a good cause into an unforgettable experience. But this year, we need more than muscle: we need vision, initiative, and voices to guide the way. Step up, join our leadership team, and shape the future of this event. Your ideas will spark, your decisions will steer, and you'll be at the heart of a collective force for good. So, don't just lend a hand – lend your leadership, and together, let's elevate this event to new heights!