Survival tips, volunteer opportunities, carpooling info, and more—everything you need to know and do before you arrive!
💪 From Packing Lists to Big Feelings: The Guides Are Live
Whether you’re attending for the first time or are a seasoned burner, these guides are packed with essential information to ensure an unforgettable experience. In our big Survival Guide you’ll find details on the 10 Principles, community rules, safety guidelines, and helpful tips for everything from packing to navigating the event. We’ve also included our Emotional Survival Guide for navigating big feelings, as well as our Family Survival Guide for those attending with kids.
🫵 Final Volunteer Shifts—We Need You!
A huge thank you to everyone who’s already signed up to volunteer—you’re the heart of this event! We’re down to the final few shifts, and we need your help to fill them. Roles still open include:
- Effigy Perimeter (most crucial!)
- Parking
- HQ
- Leave No Trace (LNT)
🔥 The Effigy won’t burn without a full perimeter crew—help us make it happen.
Sign up now at volunteer.sideburn.ca. Questions? Email us at volunteer@sideburn.ca
📒 Create. Share. Be Found. Submit to the WWW Guide Today
Got something amazing planned for SideBurn? Whether it’s a theme camp, art piece, workshop, food gift, or any wild and wonderful experience—make sure people know about it in the What, Where, When (WWW) Guide by submitting your offerings at the link below!
Submissions close April 30th!
🐩 Bringing Animals to SideBurn
SideBurn welcomes service and emotional support animals to help make the event accessible for all. If you plan to attend with one, please review our Animal Policy and note that all animals must have a free ticket issued by our ticketing team.
Email equity@sideburn.ca with your animal’s official documentation by May 7. This helps us ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all.
We can’t wait to see you (and your certified good girls and boys) at SideBurn!
💚 Accessibility at SideBurn
Have questions about accessibility at SideBurn? We’re here to help! Check out our Accessibility & Equity page for details or email our Equity team at equity@sideburn.ca. Let’s work together to make SideBurn welcoming and accessible for all.
🚗 Find Your Ride to SideBurn
Looking to share a ride to SideBurn or have extra seats to offer? Our Carpool Spreadsheet is now live! Whether you’re driving or looking for a lift, connect with fellow participants and make your journey more sustainable and social.
🥶 Stay Cool: Ice Available at the HIVE!
Need ice during the event? We’ve got you covered! Ice will be sold on-site at the HIVE for $3.00 (cash or e-transfer). Ice will be available Thursday to Sunday starting around 11am. 🚫 No ice on Monday.
Please note: No pre-orders this year—just swing by The HIVE when you need it!
Get ready for these upcoming milestones!
- April 30: WWW Guide Submissions Close | Learn More
- May 3: WWW Guide & Dust App Released | Learn More
- May 5: Self-Serve Ticket Refund Ends
- May 6: Equity Ticket Applications for Equity Assist Close | Learn More
- May 7: Refunds for any reason will no longer be accepted.
Upcoming Fundraisers
Saturday April 26 | 8pm – 2am
Baby Fight Club Fundraiser | Revival, Toronto | Learn More
