Theme Camp

Rumspringa

An Amish buggy pulled by a 12 legged solar powered mutant arthropod vehicle, constructed using similar methods and materials as the buggy itself. During Rumspringa, Amish youth may experiment with clothing, music, and social activities that are typically forbidden within the confines of the Amish community. As a mutant vehicle and camp Rumspringa is a celebration of exploration and experimentation while still embracing the values of creativity, resilience, and community that are so central to Amish culture as well as Burning Man culture.


Events Hosted by Rumspringa

Day Time Details Type
Thu, May 15
8pm (4hrs)

Bats and Bass

Do you feel sad sometimes? Do you maybe like feeling sad? Do you feel like the incessant happiness of disco is patronizing?

Synthwave, future pop, goth rock, hard techno, maybe some melodic deep house but definitely not that uplifting stuff. Come dance with us, or just stand, frown and look aloof. We understand that simply not being disgusted by the presence of others *is* being friendly. This is a welcoming and safe space and we promise absolutely no disco.
Gathering/Party
Thu, May 15
8pm (4hrs)

Bats and Bass

Do you feel sad sometimes? Do you maybe like feeling sad? Do you feel like the incessant happiness of disco is patronizing?

Synthwave, future pop, goth rock, hard techno, maybe some melodic deep house but definitely not that uplifting stuff. Come dance with us, or just stand, frown and look aloof. We understand that not being disgusted by the presence of others *is* being friendly. This is a welcoming space and we promise absolutely no disco.
Gathering/Party
Fri, May 16
Midnight (1hr)

The Midnight Whisper Wagon

Our eight-legged crawler has pulled this traditional Amish buggy far from the farm, creating the perfect space for sharing what can't be said back home. Slip inside our Whisper Wagon for a moment of radical honesty. Speak your truth, release your secrets, or simply enjoy the intimate space between traditional and alternative worlds
Miscellaneous,
Performance,
Ritual/Ceremony,
Self-care
Fri, May 16
Noon (13hrs)

Soggy Party

We are goths at heart and you can't scare us off with gloomy weather and discomfort! During the inevitable downpour (whenever it happens) during the festival that will shut many other happenings down, we promise to be fired up and bringing the party. We will have music and shelter from the elements
Gathering/Party
Sat, May 17
Midnight (1hr)

The Midnight Whisper Wagon

Our eight-legged crawler has pulled this traditional Amish buggy far from the farm, creating the perfect space for sharing what can't be said back home. Slip inside our Whisper Wagon for a moment of radical honesty. Speak your truth, release your secrets, or simply enjoy the intimate space between traditional and alternative worlds
Miscellaneous,
Performance,
Ritual/Ceremony,
Self-care
Sat, May 17
Noon (16hrs)

Soggy Party

We are goths at heart and you can't scare us off with gloomy weather and discomfort! During the inevitable downpour (whenever it happens) during the festival that will shut many other happenings down, we promise to be fired up and bringing the party. We will have music and shelter from the elements
Gathering/Party
Sun, May 18
Midnight (1hr)

The Midnight Whisper Wagon

Our eight-legged crawler has pulled this traditional Amish buggy far from the farm, creating the perfect space for sharing what can't be said back home. Slip inside our Whisper Wagon for a moment of radical honesty. Speak your truth, release your secrets, or simply enjoy the intimate space between traditional and alternative worlds
Miscellaneous,
Performance,
Ritual/Ceremony,
Self-care

Music Hosted by Rumspringa

No music events found for this camp.

Photo credit: Header image by Captured by Caro, used with permission.
Land Acknowledgement
We gather for SideBurn on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe, the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, the Huron-Wendat, the Mississaugas, and other Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work and build community on this land.