News & Updates

Theme Camp & Art Grant Applications Are Now Open for Afterburn: Transcend

Theme Camp & Art Grant Applications Are Now Open for Afterburn: Transcend

Every year, Afterburn is shaped by the people who bring their creativity, passion, and participation to the event. The camps, art installations, interactive experiences, workshops, gathering spaces, and unexpected moments created by our community are what transform a simple Read more

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The History of Burning Man

The History of Burning Man

There isn’t really a clean way to tell the story of Burning Man without losing something in the translation. It didn’t start as a “festival,” and even now that word feels a little off (some people even find the Read more

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Florida Afterburn 2026: Dates & Theme Announcement

Florida Afterburn 2026: Dates & Theme Announcement

The fire returns this fall.

Afterburn 2026 will take place November 13–15 at Camp La Llanada, and we’re excited to begin building the next chapter of this event with you.

Each year our community gathers to create something temporary, Read more

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INTRODUCING: Bonnie (DJ Mama Laz), Director of Volunteer Coordination

INTRODUCING: Bonnie (DJ Mama Laz), Director of Volunteer Coordination

We’re thrilled to welcome Bonnie — aka DJ Mama Laz — as Burnt Oranges’ new Director of Volunteer Coordination. Bonnie brings heart, experience, and a deep commitment to community care, and we’re incredibly grateful for the time, energy, Read more

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Afterburn 2025 | Theme Announcement, Applications, and More!

Afterburn 2025 | Theme Announcement, Applications, and More!

We’re thrilled to announce the theme for this year’s Florida Afterburn:

DISTORTION  November 13–16 2025 | Camp La Llanada Find the Facebook event page here.

Something strange is in the signal. The lines are bending. The Read more

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AfterBurn 2025 Update: Date Shift & Theme Callout

AfterBurn 2025 Update: Date Shift & Theme Callout

Greetings Burnt Oranges Community:

Spring is here, and that means we’re actively starting to plan for AfterBurn 2025. We know it was disappointing to miss AfterBurn last year, but the Board of Directors is working hard, poised to make Read more

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INTRODUCING: Taylor Hetherington, Board Member at Large

INTRODUCING: Taylor Hetherington, Board Member at Large

Taylor Hetherington is passionate about inclusivity, continuous personal development, and organized chaos. Having grown up in California, Nevada, and Florida, with some time in Germany as well, Taylor is familiar with the intentionality it takes to facilitate a positive Read more

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INTRODUCING: Joy Curry, Board Member at Large

INTRODUCING: Joy Curry, Board Member at Large

Joy Curry’s playa profile is ….Joy! She loves her name and it fits her well! 

 

She has been an active participant in the Burning Man community since she learned about it from a man on a Read more

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INTRODUCING: Gabriel “Swami G” Rothblatt, Chair

INTRODUCING: Gabriel “Swami G” Rothblatt, Chair

Gabriel Rothblatt, playa profile “Swami G”, has been an active participant in the Burning Man community since their first burn “I Robot” in 2018. First serving as a Ranger at Love Burn in 2019, Swami G, is a Green Read more

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AfterBurn 2025 Announcement

AfterBurn 2025 Announcement

Greetings Burnt Oranges Community:

Thank you for your enduring patience as the Board of Directors has rolled up our sleeves to figure out how we’re moving forward. At this time, we have one significant update for you with more Read more

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