What is POrtalBurn?
POrtalBurn is a sanctioned regional Burning Man event in New York State, guided by the Ten Principles of Burning Man.
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, 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 open fields, a swimmable pond, wooded areas, a trail and overlook, and ample grounds suitable for camping. There is an indoor pavilion called the Burrow which is used for community events with a deck overlooking the site and pond.
Site Address:
Hummingbird Hill
6780 Stanz Rd.
Almond, NY 14804
When is POrtalBurn?
General entry for POrtalBurn 2025 will take place from:
Thursday, July 24th @ 3:00 PM - Monday, July 28th @ noon.
Please do not arrive before the gate opens, and please be sure to depart by noon on Monday the 28th to keep us in good standing with the landowner! Check out the Survival Guide for more info and the Tickets page for gate hours.
How do I Get Involved?
To understand how to participate at POrtalBurn we suggest you start by reading the POrtalBurn Survival Guide.
Want to stay in touch with fellow POrtalBurners? Have a question you can't find an answer to? Join our Unofficial Discord or Facebook discussion or groups! Check out the Community page for more ways to get involved.
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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.
See the Org page for more information about our governance and afterburn reports.