Lakes Letter-May 26, 2025
Reminders
- Public Board Meeting-June 3 , 2025 at 8pm EST : zoom
- 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
- Entrance Sign Application-June 3, 2025 at 11:59 EST
- Art Hub Academy Application-June 15, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
- What Where When event submission portal-Print deadline June 16, 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 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.
Gate Hours 2025
The Gate is the first stop and your first Doorway to come home. However, there are a few processes you must understand and move through before you can drive through and enjoy the burn. For a full list of what to expect check out the Gate page or the Survival Guide.
Note the time change from last year: Tuesday – Friday, entrance for anything larger than a sprinter van ends at 9pm. If it is at all likely that you and your large vehicle may arrive later than 8:45pm, please be prepared with alternative arrangements like plans to stay at a hotel, a rest stop, or an alternative nearby campground for the night. This is for the safety of all participants as it is dangerous to have large vehicles driving around the event when it is dark.
- Tuesday, July 15th – 10am to midnight (participants with early entry only)
- Wednesday, July 16th – 10am to midnight
- Thursday, July 17th – 10am to midnight
- Friday, July 18th – 10am to 10pm
- Saturday, July 19th – 10am to 4pm
What, Where, When: How Are You Adding to the Event?
The What Where When is
our official guide to what’s happening around the Lake during the event. It comes in two flavors: Print and Digital for your viewing preference.
In order to get your events into either version you need to add them to the event portal. A few facts that are worth mentioning:
- The portal will take event submissions and corrections up to and including the time at the event.
- Changes made after the print deadline will only be available in the digital version.
- The print deadline is June 16, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST.
- The guidelines for what we will publish can be found on the www page.
If you have questions reach out to info@lakesoffire.org
New Participant Orientation: Chicago
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
Entrance Sign Submissions: 2025
Imagine this: You turn off of Winston Road and enter Lucky Lake Campground the first thing you see is a beautiful sign welcoming you to Lakes of Fire 2025: Doorways in Time. Now imagine your own creation welcoming all of your fellow burners to the event you love so much! Friends will cheer you on! Acquaintances will pat you on the back! Your nemesis will shake their fists at the sky from pure jealousy*A Doorway to the Acropolis
The air is still. Deep groans echo in ancient stone as silence breaks with a shuddering breath. The ground dances in panic, trembling like a drumbeat from the heart of the world. Trees sway in fright as time turns backwards in delight. An Acropolis holds still and manages to capture moments as it frames them within its walls.Artist Academy Applications Are Open
Lakes of Fire is proud to be home to incredible artists with talents ranging through many mediums and skills. Last year ArtHub presented various classes designed to teach burners of all ages things like tie-dye, henna, wire wrapping, leatherwork, and insects as art. This year we would like to expand our offerings!
If you are interested in teaching two classes to your fellow burners instructing them on your favorite art or craft please fill out the application and let us know what you would like to see happen as part of our Artist Academy this year! Application deadline is June 15, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
*Funds towards supplies will be available.
Mobility Shifts Reminder
Hello Lakes of Fire Burners!
This is a reminder from the Mobility team for anyone who may need mobility or handjob assistance at the event. Please fill out the Mobility and handjob assistance form on Volunteeripate so we can offer our support!
If you have already filled out the form and would like help signing up for an accessible (seated, no lifting) volunteer shift, please reach out to us at moblity@lakesoffire.org. We can assist you in securing a mobility-friendly shift before we open up our remaining Mobility department shifts to the public once the lottery closes in June.
2025 Temple: Ascension
As we open the doorways through time with our collective efforts, some of us know there must be a portal to the sacred, that which brings us closer to the power holding the fabric of the universe together, and within ourselves. We, your hopeful and humble temple team, wish to open a portal of ascension. A place for supplicants to lay down their burdens, and lift up their hearts to the sky with the power of fire. Our offering is unique: a spire climbing into the skies, and a guiding force for our sacred flame.
Come sit for a still moment with temple during the event, and join us for the lighting on Sunday morning at 8am.
Temple Project Team
Liz, Sphinx and Krueger
Fire 101 Class
ESD will be offering a Fire 101 class on site this year. The class will not cover the necessary CPR/AED/First Aid card or the needed ICS 100 class and volunteers would still need to obtain those certifications separately.
Fire 101: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:30pm at ESD tent Lucky Lake
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