One of the principles held closely by the Burning Man community is Civic Responsibility and the FirePony Creative Society board assumes responsibility for the public welfare of our participants while at one of our events.  And so, it is with great sadness that we inform you that on Monday March 23, 2020 the FirePony board unanimously voted to cancel Playa del Fuego 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Please refer to Coronavirus COVID-19 Update #3 for the full communication, including ticket refund options, volunteer reserve tickets, and art grants.  

While the cancellation is a great loss, there is also great hope and optimism for PdF 2021.  We received a record number of art grant submissions for PdF 2020 and we are hopeful that there will be new inspirations for artists in 2021 resulting in double the art and double the fun!  We plan to use this time to tackle some of the long term projects that seem to get put off year after year and we are confident that Playa del Fuego 2021 will be the shiniest, most art filled, most inclusive PdF yet! 

03.11.2020 Update #1 from FPCS 

03.16.2020 Update #2 from FPCS

03.24.2020 Update # 3 from FPCS

The FPCS board has had a number of inquiries Playa del Fuego with regard to the novel coronavirus/COVID-19. FPCS is actively monitoring the situation both for its impact on our community and also in light of CDC guidance based on national and global information.

We are currently discussing possible event responses, and we want to reassure the community that the board is working to make the best, most ethical decision for our community.    Regular communications from FPCS about the situation are be linked below.

03.11.2020 Update #1 from FPCS 

03.16.2020 Update #2 from FPCS

What Where When submissions are now open for PDF 2020.  Click What Where When under Participate in the Main Menu, or click http://playadelfuego.org/whatwherewhen

PLEASE NOTE: In order to submit new entries you must be logged into the website.

Deadline For Inclusion In The Printed Guide is Sunday April 19th.

Button designs featuring a PdF artist is a long time tradition and you can PARTICIPATE!

Now accepting submissions of your artwork for the 2020 PdF Button!!

1" round template to be found here:  https://www.purebuttons.com/templates/all

Don't forget the rim text!

Email designs here: volunteers-lead@playadelfuego.org

Accepting Submissions Until April 5th

Hey, hey you there, did you know that PDF is a 100% Volunteer run event?  Anyone can volunteer, even first timers!  By volunteering, you contribute to the event running smoothly, you get to interact with many new and wonderful participants, and you feel good about yourself for having tackled Civic Responsibilty, Participaton, and Communal Effort in one shift!   Sign up online and then stop by the Participation Station at the event to learn how volunteering can earn you a reserved ticket for the following year. 

Learn about the many ways to volunteer here.   

Sign up for them here.  

Round One:   Sold Out

Round Two:   March 11, 2020 at 9PM EST (250 Tickets)

Reserved Round:  TBA (Artists and Volunteers)

Every burn needs great art to be made for the community, by the community. Playa Del Fuego is seeking some great projects to enhance the community's experience of the 2019 event, including one special artist team to design, build and burn our signature effigy, the Pony!

Do you have an idea that you want to see come to life? Are you organized? Can you help us help you make your project happen? Well then, what are you waiting for? Apply now!

For Dates, Links and Addition information click Participate / Build Art in the Menu at the top of the page.
 

Mark your calendars and set a reminder for ticket sales!

Round 1

• Sunday, February 9, 2020 - SOLD OUT
• 500 tickets available at $65 each

Round 2

• Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 9PM
• 250 tickets available at $80 each

If you would like to attend but will have trouble paying the cost of a ticket, applications are now open for a limited number of Hardship Tickets at a 25% or 50% discount. Due 11:59pm February 6th. 

The beginning stages in planning Playa del Fuego 2020 are happening now!

First steps are community members stepping up to fill vacant leadership positions.

Vacant positions available include:

*  Planning Committee Event Co-Coordinator
*  Planning Committee Event Treasurer
*  Signage Coordinator
* Rangers needs shift leads, Khaki, and Coordinators
*  Sound Coordinator

"Leadership" is sometimes a daunting word to read. People can get intimidated by the responsibility and pressures the words insinuate. However, many roles are considered Leadership that are stepping stones in the progress of being comfortable and confident in your abilities. Some people are even just afraid of using a Radio to communicate.  The good news is - we can teach that!  Our team of experienced Coordinators and community members are here to help you learn, and grow, and be an integral part of PdF growing.

Many skill sets are needed from manual labor and engineering, to clerical work and information sorting, to helping design and define the event layout and art itself, and anyone can be a part of it! You just have to step up and be a part of the team!
Join us.  Please fill out the PdF 2020 Volunteer Recruitment Form to start your journey in helping make our amazing event happen! 

https://forms.gle/Dz3uXVM34eZR84WM7

Trampolines are banned from FPCS events. The legal liabilities and compromise to participants safety overshadow any community desires to have such items on site.  For additional information go to the Trampoline Policy Page