No two Burns are ever the same.

New faces arrive. Old friends return. New traditions begin while others continue. Every photograph is a reminder that Rootpile isn't just a place—it's a community that's constantly growing.

We hope you'll be part of the next chapter.

Rootpile has always been about people.

Shared meals, volunteer shifts, new friendships, old friends reunited, and the countless moments that remind us why we keep coming back.

When the lights come on, the energy changes.

The dance floor fills, the music carries into the night, and Rootpile becomes one of countless unforgettable stops in Black Rock City.

Every evening, the playa puts on a show of its own.

As the sky changes color and the city begins to glow, Rootpile comes alive for another unforgettable night.

Learning is part of the experience.

Whether it's music, dance, creativity, or conversation, our daytime programming is built around participation and sharing knowledge with one another.

Before the city arrives.

Trailers rolling in, shade structures going up, stages taking shape, and campers working together to build something extraordinary from an empty stretch of desert.

Live performances, spontaneous jam sessions, late-night collaborations, and musicians gathering from all over Black Rock City to share a song.