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.
VERIFY YOUR NAME AND BIRTHDAY IN VOLUNTEERIPATE Please – before you read literally anything else in this newsletter – verify your legal name and birthday in Volunteeripate. (While you’re in there, take a screenshot of your ticket – maybe even print it out. Your phone may not get any bars in the Gate line.) Those facts MUST match your unexpired, government-issued photo ID for…
Announcing the 2024 Theme || But What About Theme Selection? || Build the 2024 Effigy || Become a Lead in Training ANNOUNCING THE 2024 THEME You read that right. In 2022, the GLEA organizers met at our annual Fall Retreat to vote for not one theme, but two. The first was for Lakes of Fire 2023: Garden of Wonder. The second was for the theme in…
Great Lakes Experimental Arts, Inc. (GLEA) wants YOU! Lakes of Fire is seeking passionate and dedicated burners to join our leadership team and make a positive impact within our burn community. With the new year quickly approaching, we are asking for your help! We currently have a number of departments that could use a hand with all the behind-the-scenes heavy…
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!
Lucky Lake Campground
3977 W. Wilke Rd.
Montague, MI 49437