Due to new insurance regulations, all fire effects, boofers, poofers, and flaming art are banned from POrtalBurn 2024.
There will be a zero-tolerance policy; any person(s) in violation will be immediately removed from the event.
Who Are We?
Upstate New York POrtalBurn Arts Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) charity based in New York state, USA. Our Mission and Purpose: Upstate New York POrtalBurn Arts Inc. aims to enrich the community by providing opportunities for artistic expression, human connection, and education. The activities of the Organization are guided by the ten principles of Burning Man and include an annual event modeled after the Burning Man event.What is POrtalBurn?
POrtalBurn is a sanctioned regional Burning Man event in New York State, guided by the Ten Principles of Burning Man (look them up and learn them!). Each year we design and set up a temporary community where everyone participates. There are no vendors; nothing can be bought or sold. Items are freely gifted. The entire event is run by volunteers. Everyone including Board Members, Department Leads, Medics, and Rangers is volunteering, because POrtalBurn belongs to them and you…POrtalBurn IS YOU! Here you will find the wild, the wonderful, the magical…a world of unbridled creativity and self-expression through music, art, performances, gatherings, food, drink and participatory events. Join us in creating this world…Where is POrtalBurn?
This year, POrtalBurn returns to Hummingbird Hill in Almond, NY. It has an open field, a swimmable pond, wooded areas, a trail and overlook, and ample grounds suitable for camping. There is an indoor pavilion (we call it the Burrow and it is a space shared by the community for events) with a deck overlooking the site and pond.See site location map for address at bottom of page.
When is POrtalBurn?
POrtalBurn 2024 will begin on Thursday, July 25th, at 3 p.m. and end on Monday, July 29th, at noon. Please do not arrive before the gate opens, and please be sure to depart by noon on Monday the 29th to keep us in good standing with the landowner!How to be a part of POrtalBurn?
Important deadlines and forms of participation below.- Volunteering (ongoing): We can't make this work without YOU! Sign up to volunteer today.
- Tickets: Have your tickets? Great! Need tickets? Stay Tuned for 2024 Ticket Sale Date
- Placement: Bringing a theme camp? Art? Anything that will burn? An RV? Need to park in your camp? Then you need to fill out the placement request form. No late forms accepted!
- Events (Deadline July 5 at 11:59 pm): Get your events listed in the HELP Guide so folks know it's happening. You can also Reserve the Burrow for your event (no Rated-X events)
Gate Hours
Please check back as these may change as we approach the Burn!Thursday, July 25th: 3 pm - Midnight Friday, July 26th: 9 am - Midnight Saturday, July 27th: 9 am - 6 pm Sunday, July 28th: Gate CLOSED Monday, July 29st: Event ends, we love you and GTFO by NOON
Site Location:
Hummingbird Hill
6780 Stanz Rd. Almond, NY 14804