Lakes Letter June 26, 2025
Reminders
- Past Board Meeting Minutes can be found in this folder.
- The Finance team is still looking to fill the Keeper role. Reach out to the finance@lakesoffire.org for more information.
- Parking Registration Permit-All vehicles that plan on parking on site need to have this filled out either prior to arriving or will need to fill it out at gate
- Accessibility Vehicle Permit– July 11, 2025 at 1pm EST
- Small Vehicle Permit– July 11, 2025 at 1pm EST
- Mutant Vehicle Permit-July 11, 2025 at 1pm EST
- Medically Necessity Vehicle Permit-July 11, 2025 at 1pm EST
- RV, Trucks, and Trailer Permit-July 11, 2025 at 1pm EST
- Mobility & Handjob Assistance– July 11, 2025 at 1pm EST
- Sound Permit– June 30, 2025 at 11:30 am EST
- What Where When event submission portal-Digital deadline July 11, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
- Your ticket in Volunteeripate will show you the first day you can enter gate. Do not show up before that day because you will be turned away. Gate doesn’t turn away individuals; they turn away entire vehicles, so if anyone in your car isn’t approved for early entry, no one gets in. All participants in your vehicle must have early entry for the day you are arriving.
- Get your volunteer shifts! We have many exciting volunteer opportunities still available, keep your eye on our Shift Signup page, Sign up for Subscriptions, email volunteers@lakesoffire.org with questions.
SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY ... FIRE SALE FIRE SALE FIRE SALE!!!
TL,DR: Remaining tickets will be sold Sunday June 29 at exactly 4:20pm (eastern time). Log in to your Volunteeripate account a few minutes earlier, and click on “Register/Buy A Ticket” in the dropdown menu.
For more details, please read on!
Lakes Of Fire will hold a Fire Sale for all unsold tickets at 4:20pm on Sunday June 29 (eastern time). Tickets are available in the Fire Sale on a first-come, first-serve sale, and are expected to sell out very quickly.
Here’s how it will work for the 2025 Fire Sale:
- If you don’t have a Volunteeripate account, sign up for one at https://volunteer.lakesoffire.org
- Sign the waiver if you haven’t. You will not be able to buy unless you’ve done this!
- Any time after 4:00pm (eastern time!) click on the “Register/Buy A Ticket” link in the dropdown menu, and then click the green “Search for Tickets” button. You must be logged in by 4:19:59pm to participate in the first (and largest) round of Fire Sale offers.
- You will automatically be placed in the Fire Sale Waiting Room. Once you see the “searching” icon spinning, DO NOT REFRESH THE page. Refreshing the page will LOWER your chances of being selected.
- at 4:20:01 or so, lucky purchasers will be notified of an opportunity to buy one (1) ticket for LOF’25. The ticket purchase must be completed within 1 hour, or it will be offered to a new purchaser.
- This process will continue until all tickets are sold. Further tickets may become available, should users decide to put their purchased ticket up for resale. Tickets may be available in this way until 7/17/25 11:59PM EST.
The Ticketing Team will be available in a Facebook Live Chat on the Lakes of Fire Facebook Page for questions and real-time updates.
FAQ
- Do I have to have a Volunteeripate account to buy a ticket?
- Yes.
- Can I get a ticket for my child as part of this?
- Yes. If you’re successful, you’ll be able to add your dependent minors, either during the purchase window, or later.
- How much are tickets?
- $195 plus vendor and processing fees – have your credit/debit card ready! Also, have you read our ticketing website yet? https://lakesoffire.org/ticketing/
- How many tickets are in the fire sale?
- As of creation of this FAQ, about 160. That number may change slightly (in the direction of fewer tickets) before the Fire Sale.
- If I already have a ticket, can I buy another?
- No.
- Why are there unsold tickets?
- This year, about 50 tickets weren’t purchased in the lottery. Ridonkulous! The organization also holds back some tickets for art, critical needs, exchange programs with other global burns, etc. If those tickets aren’t used by these programs, they end up in the Fire Sale.
Coming Soon! Help Shape the Future of Lakes of Fire
Calling All Visionaries, Number-Crunchers, and Do-Gooders!
Do you secretly (or loudly) dream of shaping the future of experimental art in the Great Lakes region? Do phrases like “non-profit governance,” “fiscal oversight,” or “strategic planning” make your heart beat just a little faster? If so, we want YOU on our board.
We’re on the lookout for folks with experience in finance, law, or the non-profit world—or just a deep passion for helping creative chaos thrive responsibly.
If that sounds like you (or someone you know), fill out this quick form. A current board member will be in touch soon. Let’s build the future of Great Lakes Experimental Art together—with a little vision and a lot of spreadsheets.
New Burner Orientation: Not Just for the Newbies
Are you new to the burn? Or maybe it’s been a minute and you need a little refresher on how it all works (no judgment—we’ve all been there). Either way, our Virtual New Burner Orientation is for you.
We’ll cover the basics, the not-so-basics, and all those little things you didn’t know you needed to know. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your camera-off comfort zone if that’s your vibe.
Date & Time: Monday, June 30, 2025 at 8pm EST
Link: Zoom
Whether you’re a burner in training or a seasoned dust veteran, this is your chance to get prepped, tuned in, and stoked for the burn. See you there!
Chicago New Participant Orientation
Are you attending Lakes of Fire for the first time or this is your first burn ever? Do you have questions about Lakes of Fire, Burning Man or Burning Man culture? Or are you a seasoned burner with words of wisdom and stories to share? Are you looking to join a camp or a art project or are you a camp or art project looking for people?
Have no fear! Lakes of Fire Orientation will be held in Chicago on Sunday June 29th in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Start time 3 p.m. Orientation will be held at Fatpour Tap Works 2005 W. Division St. 60622.
Come get educated and acculturated. Meet fellow first timers as well as seasoned veterans and discover more about Lakes of Fire, the big Burn and the 10 principles of Burning Man
Do You Need Propane?
Onsite Propane Delivery Announcement
We are excited to announce that Crystal Flash will be returning as our vendor for propane delivery at this year’s Lakes of Fire! They have been kind enough to waive the delivery fees for the whole event!
They will be delivering every morning throughout the event.
Propane Cost: $3.99 per gallon + regulation fee per delivery. (The regulation fee varies month to month; last year it was $14, currently it is at $12.80.
Minimum Tank Size for Refueling: 40 lbs
This year, we will have our own customer service representative:
Franki Donze
Email: FDonze@crystalflash.com
Phone: 616-365-3287 (office) / 616-229-1124 (cell)
Franki will be coordinating all propane deliveries for the event, both for the org and all the assorted camps / artists.
Please be sure to contact her directly to avoid any added confusion. Franki can assist with creating a new account, and can also help reactivate any accounts that have been used in the past 18 months..
Firewood, Fire Rings & Flaming Boundaries
If your idea of a perfect night includes a crackling campfire, here’s what you need to know:
📦 New Bulk Firewood Vendor:
Andrew’s Firewood and Tree Service
📞 (231) 730-5242
Full cord: $275
Face cord: $135
Note: All deliveries must be completed by 6PM on Wednesday, 7/16/25—plan ahead!
Want a fire pit? You must request one.
Fire rings will only be issued by request through DPW. No request = no fire ring.
Also, we love a good blaze, but safety first:
Your fire ring area must have at least a 15-foot clearance from anything flammable. If you don’t meet that standard, DPW will not place the ring. No exceptions.
Fire rings must be completely free of wood and ash before you leave. Wood and Ash are MOOP!
Help Keep Us Safe: Join the ESD Radio Dispatch Team!
Are you calm under pressure, great with communication, and a fan of organized chaos (the safe kind)? We need you on the Emergency Services Dispatch (ESD) team!
Dispatchers are the nerve center of our event’s safety operation. You’ll be the voice on the radio coordinating with volunteers in the field and making sure help gets where it’s needed—fast and clearly.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Receiving emergency radio calls and relaying info to field volunteers
Logging activity across multiple radio channels
Calling 9-1-1 and summoning Fire/EMS/Police if needed
Tag-teaming with your co-dispatcher so everyone gets food and restroom breaks
Requirements:
NIMS IS-100 certification (required for all ESD team members)
Get your FEMA SID number before taking the test
NIMS IS-200 is highly recommended for understanding smaller-scale emergency response flow
This is a crucial, behind-the-scenes role that keeps everyone safe. If you’re detail-oriented, level-headed, and ready to support the frontline from behind the mic—we’d love to have you.
You can take a look in Volunteeripate to see available shifts.
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That’s a wrap for now—huge thanks to this incredible community for your energy, creativity, and heart. We can’t wait to see your smiling faces (and wild setups) around the lake soon. Until then, stay weird and stay wonderful!
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