Resources
Gate Hours
- Wednesday early entry only
- Thursday – Friday 9:00am – 7:00pm
- Saturday 9:00am – 1:00pm
- Sunday 8:00am (departure only)
Registration & Forms
Important Dates
- S.H.A.R.T TBD
- Sustenance July 12, 2025
- Resonance September 18-21, 2025
At Resonance
Weather
Please note: This is a rain or shine event
Regardless of the weather, we will carry on. It is recommended that you prepare for a very wide range of temperatures and conditions, as Kansas weather can be unpredictable. Waterproof vulnerable gear in advance, and bring plenty of sunscreen!
Parking
Parking permits will be issued for limited areas of the burn, and cars without parking permits are expected to make their way safely to the parking lot as soon as they are unloaded. Register for a Parking Permit for car/RV camping here.
Free on-site parking is available, and volunteers will direct where to park. For safety reasons, the parking lot is organized in a specific manner. If you are asked to move or re-park your car,
Ice
Ice is the only commodity bought or sold at Resonance. The ice truck will be located near the center of the Burn (please see map for details).
The price of ice is $5 per 7-lb bag. Payment is cash-only.
Utilities & Water
This is raw land, with no plumbing or electrical service.
Attendees should plan to bring enough water for all personal needs (drinking, grooming, sanitation, washing dishes/clothes, etc.) for the entirety of the event. Gray water can be disposed of anywhere on-site. A dedicated dump spot will be provided for dumping of non-gray water with chemical contaminants such as paint, oil, and food waste.
Expect limited Wi-Fi or cellular data connectivity.
Participants who bring generators for their own power are asked to be aware of the sound output of generators. Newer generators are fairly quiet, but some can be obnoxiously loud. For louder generators or a generator that will run consistently throughout the event, baffle your generator’s sound with some kind of encircling wall. This forces most of the sound upward. Ask your camping neighbors if your generator is too loud. If so, try moving it further away and run longer power cords to your camp. Participants are responsible for bringing sufficient fuel to power their generators. No additional fuel is available on-site.
Department of Mutant Vehicles
Please note that Mutant Vehicles at Resonance are currently restricted to 1,200 lbs. Register with the DMV here.
Fire and Pyrotechnics
Fire and Safety Team (F.A.S.T.)
Our F.A.S.T. team are volunteers focused on fire safety throughout the event, both for the effigy burn itself and any fire occurring on-site. This team has the final say on all fire safety matters. If a member of the F.A.S.T. team instructs that a fire source be extinguished for any reason, participants are expected to comply immediately. Dry conditions, high winds, and proximity to flammable materials are all conditions that can increase the likelihood of uncontrolled or spreading flames.
Fire Spinning
Fire spinning is permitted in designated areas. Anyone spinning fire must have a dedicated safety person. Mandatory training for procession fire spinners and safeties will occur on-site prior to Effigy/Temple burn.
Vehicle Pyrotechnics
Any vehicle with a flame effect must be inspected by F.A.S.T. before the flame effect is launched. Notify Gate upon arrival if your vehicle has a flame effect, or go to HQ to request a F.A.S.T. inspection.
Personal Campfires
Small, contained, off-the-ground personal fires are permitted. Fires must be no more than 36″ in diameter, and must be contained at least 6″ above ground level. Any uncontrolled flame (anything burned directly on the ground from natural materials) is prohibited. This means you can use a raised, closed fire pit, a propane burner, etc.
Water, sand, appropriate category of extinguishers or other smothering/extinguishing gear must be readily available for all personal fires.
No Early or Late Arrivals
In the interest of a work/play balance for our valued volunteers, we have strict gate hours. You will not be able to enter the event outside of these hours without prior written approval and arrangements made with Gate Lead.
When You Arrive
You stop at Education, to brush up on your burner knowledge, get consensual welcome hugs, win nifty gifties, and start waking up that inner child you’ve shown up to spoil.
Next is Gate, where you’ll need your Driver’s License or other Photo ID to claim your ticket and receive your wristband. (Note: Use of other forms of ID is possible but must be arranged in advance.) The name on your ticket must match the name on your ID; if the ticket(s) are held by another participant, that individual must provide written or verbal consent to confirm the transfer.
Gate Hours
2025 gate hours
Wednesday: Approved early entry only
Thursday and Friday: 9am – 7pm
Saturday: 9am – 1pm
Sunday: One-way street going out!
No Re-entry
Burns are a space of intentional community. To preserve the community that we build and to ensure the safety of all participants, there is no re-entry available once the event begins.
During early entry and exodus, multiples trips to the site are permitted to load gear in and out.
Volunteer
The best way to keep us running a tidy ship is to volunteer!
- We will have an optional CPR certification class (Scheduling in progress) For anyone interested in volunteering for either a Medic or Ranger shift.
- We will have an attendance-encouraged Safety, How-to, and Response Training (SHART), followed by a time for everyone to socialize, relax, and enjoy the scenery! While we’re there, we’ll also be conducting a brief inventory check by all department leads and/or their designated crews.
- There will be a mandatory fire safety meeting for fire spinners and fire art safety team volunteers, time and place TBD by our 2025 Procession & FAST leads.
LEAVE NO TRACE
We are grateful for this stunningly beautiful location and are equally committed to respecting and protecting this special place. Leaving No Trace is one of our shared Principles.
There is no garbage collection service at Resonance. It is up to each of us to remove all Matter Out of Place (MOOP). Our lease allows us a short period of time to restore the grounds to their original condition. We can only satisfy these stipulations and pass inspection if ALL citizens share the responsibility of Leaving No Trace by MOOP sweeping our camps, art projects, and pathways. If you need help, visit the Earth Guardians.
- The following items are most likely to become MOOP: glitter, feathers, rhinestones, sequins, Astroturf, styrofoam coolers, plastic bags, paper, string, disposable drink cups, hay bales, straw, gravel — or anything that can blow away in the wind.
- If you must buy single-serving drinks, choose aluminum cans over glass bottles.
- Aluminum cans can be recycled at Recycle Camp.
- Carry a MOOP bag everywhere you go. LNT applies to the entire area, not just your camp.
- If you smoke, bring a pocket ashtray like a mint tin to collect cigarette butts and ashes (yes, ash is MOOP!).
- Kitchens, construction areas and workspaces generate the most MOOP. Packing a tarp to lay down in those areas can save a lot of clean-up time.
- Rope and other tie downs are required for securing everything in your camp and for strapping anything on top of your vehicle for the trip to or from the site.
- A plastic milk or water jug with a handle is ideal for collecting MOOP around your camp (which you should do throughout the week).
Location
Resonance 2025 is hosted on private land in Reno County, just northeast of Hutchinson, KS. The exact event address/coordinates will be sent out to ticket-holders via email a week before the event.
All-Ages Policy
As a Radically Inclusive event, Resonance does not have any age requirements for Participation. There are, however, areas within the burn which are strictly for adults ages 18+ to enjoy. The pathway(s) to these areas are not staffed, supervised or guarded; all parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children at all times, and for preventing their children from accessing adults-only areas. We do not imply or accept any responsibility for what your child may witness or experience in any area of the event.
Property Theft and Damage
Participants should be aware of the potential for property theft from vehicles and campsites. Each person is ultimately responsible for the security of all their belongings. Everyone is encouraged to get to know their neighbors – this is the best way to prevent property crime.
Cameras and Photos
Whether participants are capturing images for personal or professional use, the photographer is responsible for seeking and obtaining the consent of any participant who will or may be part of the recording. A single “no” is a complete “no”.
If a photographer is asked to stop filming, they must do so immediately. Photographers have the responsibility not to interfere with the immediate experience of other participants.
Vehicle Safety
No driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The speed limit throughout the event is 5mph.
Large vehicles with a limited field of vision or that are hazardous to pedestrians require a spotter outside the vehicle.
Any vehicle with a flame effect needs to be inspected by FAST before the flame effect is launched at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are Children Allowed at Resonance?
Absolutely! Resonance is a radically inclusive, all ages event. To preserve the ability of everyone at the burn to enjoy the principle of radical expression, children will not be permitted in certain areas at any point during the burn. Children must be closely supervised 100% of the time.
- Is Clothing Required at Resonance?
To guarantee adherence to local regulations, the Burn is split into two areas; a general admission/all ages area where clothing covering genital areas is required, and an 18+ clothing-optional zone.
- Can I vend at Resonance?
Nope! If you want to sell something at Resonance, you can volunteer for our Cool Dept. Otherwise, feel free to contact us about vending during one of our other events.
- Can I choose where I camp at Resonance?
If you are registering a theme camp (offering at least one event or interactive activity to the burn community), you can request specific placement parameters. Otherwise, you will be able to camp in designated open camping areas (which is a considerable amount of space).
- Is volunteering mandatory at Resonance?
Nothing is mandatory, except for respecting your fellow Burners. We view volunteering as a fantastic way to respect the time and experience of everyone we’re burning with, and we highly recommend the experience.
- How much are the tickets?
General Admission: $60
Child (2-12) and Senior (70+): $30
Infant (0-2): Free
- Can I bring my dog to Resonance?
Unfortunately, Resonance is a humans-only event. Please note that property owner’s dogs may be on site.