Great Lakes Experimental Arts Inc. is super-stoked to humbly suggest that you save the last weekend in June, because Lakes of Fire is coming back June 24th-27th, 2010. 2010’s theme is “A Spaced Oddysey . . . . .” of course. So come prepared to make contact!

Tickets to Lakes of Fire will be available in early March, and will be comparable to last year’s ticket prices. Stay tuned!

To volunteer to help make Lakes of Fire 2010 a reality, follow this link! “http://www.lakesoffire.org/volunteer-ipate/”

Hosted at the Willow Ranch in beautiful Southwest Michigan, USA, this collaborative celebration of art, fire, music, and friendship will be for you, and by you. Lakes of Fire will have outdoor camping, theme camps, music, a glorious effigy, open camping, large and small scale art both fiery and otherwise, and all of the energy and wild spirit that you and hundreds of your closest friends and family-members from around the Great Lakes, and around the world, can bring! This is the Great Lakes Region’s version of Black Rock City. Lakes of Fire will be smaller than Burning Man, more accessible, and with rolling hills, forests, and fields instead of open playa. Instead of dealing with dust storms and temperature swings, you’ll deal with mosquitoes, rain, and toxicodendrons-radicans (poison ivy.)

More details and the official announcement are coming soon, but the date and location are set. Be there!

More data, including 2009’s Survival Guide and other important details are available from “http://www.lakesoffire.org”

Can’t wait to see you lofers again soon!

love,

Here are some of the very basics that you will need:
Tent
Bedding (sleeping bag/pillow)
Changes of clothes (both warm and cool weather)
Rain gear
Matches/lighter
First aid kit
Bug Spray
Sun screen
Sense of humor
Flashlight
Food
Water/drinks
Ear plugs
Eating utensils
Cookware
Garbage bags
Bacon

You can find a more detailed list of necessities here.

Failure to bring these necessities will result in way less of a good time.

Lakes of Fire 2.0’s target date for ticket sales is February 1st, 2010. Please stay tuned.

Minors 12 years old and under will be welcome to participate in Lakes of Fire free of charge. Participants 13+ must pay the full ticket price.

There will be absolutely no ticket sales at the gate. Do not show up to Lakes of Fire expecting to pay cash. Tickets must be purchased on-line, via our website, in advance.

You must have a valid ID to enter Lakes of Fire. Participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

You must be 21+ to drink alcohol at Lakes Of Fire. Every participant at Lakes of Fire will receive a wristband identifying them as either over or under 21. Your wristband proves that you’re a participant of Lakes of Fire, so please keep your wristband on throughout the weekend. Failure to wear your wristband may result in your removal from Lakes of Fire, and thus, way less of a good time.

We understand the need for some participants to leave Lakes of Fire for provisions, hotel access, and emergencies. We ask that everyone limit or eliminate the need to exit and re-enter by planning ahead. Carpooling is encouraged. Upon exiting, you must notify the gate staff and sign out. You must also keep your wristband on, and be sure to present it to the gate staff upon re-entry. Without strict adherence to this policy, we cannot guarantee your re-entry to Lakes of Fire. Please be nice to the gate staff. They work very hard to accommodate your needs.

Lakes of Fire’s site is private property owned and operated by our friend and trusted partner. We insist that you comply with all state and local laws, and any reasonable request that our organizers, our host or his associates make of you.