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SideBurn is a regional Burning Man event held each May long weekend in Stone Mills, Ontario, on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, Mississaugas, and Huron-Wendat peoples. Rooted in radical inclusion, communal effort, and “leave no trace,” it brings together over 1,000 people to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and community.... Read more

SideBurn is a regional Burning Man event held each May long weekend in Stone Mills, Ontario, on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, Mississaugas, and Huron-Wendat peoples. Rooted in radical inclusion, communal effort, and “leave no trace,” it brings together over 1,000 people to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and community.... Read more

SideBurn is a regional Burning Man event held each May long weekend in Stone Mills, Ontario, on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, Mississaugas, and Huron-Wendat peoples. Rooted in radical inclusion, communal effort, and “leave no trace,” it brings together over 1,000 people to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and community.... Read more

SideBurn is a regional Burning Man event held each May long weekend in Stone Mills, Ontario, on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, Mississaugas, and Huron-Wendat peoples. Rooted in radical inclusion, communal effort, and “leave no trace,” it brings together over 1,000 people to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and community.... Read more

SideBurn is a regional Burning Man event held each May long weekend in Stone Mills, Ontario, on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, Mississaugas, and Huron-Wendat peoples. Rooted in radical inclusion, communal effort, and “leave no trace,” it brings together over 1,000 people to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and community.... Read more

SideBurn is a regional Burning Man event held each May long weekend in Stone Mills, Ontario, on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, Mississaugas, and Huron-Wendat peoples. Rooted in radical inclusion, communal effort, and “leave no trace,” it brings together over 1,000 people to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and community.... Read more

SideBurn is a regional Burning Man event held each May long weekend in Stone Mills, Ontario, on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, Mississaugas, and Huron-Wendat peoples. Rooted in radical inclusion, communal effort, and “leave no trace,” it brings together over 1,000 people to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and community.... Read more

SideBurn is a regional Burning Man event held each May long weekend in Stone Mills, Ontario, on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, Mississaugas, and Huron-Wendat peoples. Rooted in radical inclusion, communal effort, and “leave no trace,” it brings together over 1,000 people to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and community.... Read more

Filling volunteer shifts is key to SideBurn's success and the future of our community. We ask that everyone, including theme camp participants, sign up for at least one shift. New this year! Volunteers who contribute 12 hours or more during the event will receive a directed ticket to next year’s... Read more

We hope you are as excited as we are for SideBurn! We bet you’re wondering how to get a ticket. There are three ways to get tickets – staff tickets, theme camp/art grant tickets, and general sale. We’ll focus on general sales because most people get tickets that way and... Read more

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🎪 Theme Camp Applications Now Open! Are you ready to create a theme camp that adds creativity, energy, and immersive experiences to Sideburn? Applications are now open, and theme grants are here to help support your camp in building out your space and enhancing your contributions to the event. Applications... Read more

We’re looking for volunteers to join this year's Art Grant Review Committee! Responsibilities include a virtual meeting in late January to review the grant process, followed by independent blind reviews of applications. Committee members will then participate in virtual meetings in February to determine the grant awards. Apply [gravityform id="25"... Read more

Yes! Each theme camp may have up to three (3) funded art grants placed within its borders. The members of your theme camp may apply for more. If more than three art grants intended to be placed in the same theme camp are approved via our blind review process, our... Read more

🎨 Art Grants Open December 8! Don’t Miss the Info Session on December 13 Applications for all art grant categories (legacy, creators, fire art creators, and microgrants) will open on December 8th! You have until January 24th to submit your grant application. We also invite all interested participants to an... Read more

🔥 Introducing SideBurn's 2026 Theme: The Great Rewilding The Great Rewilding calls us back to our roots, to the wild within and around us. A return to instinct, imagination, and play. It’s a celebration of nature’s chaos, human creativity, and our deep connection and respect for the earth that holds... Read more

What a fantastic year for creativity! We are excited to present the 2026 SideBurn theme submissions, and there’s no shortage of incredible ideas. Now it’s your turn to help shape the magic of SideBurn. Please take a moment to review the themes submitted by our community and vote for up... Read more

We’re looking for a Co-Lead for Headquarters (HQ) to team up with our current co-lead, Corey. HQ is the heartbeat of SideBurn, serving as the go-to place for radios, ice, volunteer check-in, and essential information like weather, Haya road conditions, and drug safety. It's also a friendly face that can... Read more

🔥 2026 Theme Submissions Now Open It’s never too early to start dreaming about our next burn! As the board prepares for 2026, we're seeking your input on the event theme. Theme submissions are open now and will close on October 21, so don’t wait to share your most creative... Read more