W¡!d is an annual camping weekend opportunity to rest, laugh, dance, get outside, share our art, and foster community. For exploring and expanding, for seeing old friends and making new ones, and for appreciating the miracle of nature.
Whether you’re new to camping, unsure about dancing, or a seasoned woodland creature, you are welcome. Come as you are, leave the rest in LA.
W¡!d 2025:
2pm Thurs. July 3 – Noon Sun. July 6
This year 4th of July is on a Friday.
So call in sick on Thursday, July 3, 2024. Get out of town and away from the noise /air pollution on the Fourth of July holiday weekend and come camp, dance, and recharge your soul in the forest
In a year will you be glad you worked that one extra Friday? Or will you fondly recall that long weekend you danced in the woods with the coolest, kindest weirdos in LA?
We plan to watch the 4th of July fireworks over the San Bernadino Valley from Beeks’ Rocks (pictured above).
DJ Handsome Mike will be spinning tunes throughout the weekend.
As well as special guests:
Cam Outlaw with mini, homemade, electronic set.
Ian Carre-Burritt throwing down a goth dance night.
Cj Tywoniak with a solo electric/acoustic guitar set.
If you would like to contribute some supplies or services, a performance, communal food, or whatever your art is, please text Joe to coordinate.
Some ideas/ things we’d like to source: battery packs, karaoke, projector, more lights/ lasers, photo-booth/ someone (with a flash) taking photos…
This year we are especially in need of big battery packs or a small generator, stingers, and some AX1s if you have them (for our campfire). If you’ve got this kind of gear please let Joe know.
If you are new to camping or are missing some gear, reach out. Someone in the community will be able to help you find what you need.
That’s what its all about, making art with your friends. – Sara
If you’re able to help cover campsite costs please Venmo around $30/ person to Joe @jschmitz
DO NOT BRING ANY FIREWORKS!
Pray to the forest and rain gods that we’ll be allowed to have a camp fire again this year, but as always the word of the Forest Service is final say. We will NOT be the next gender reveal forest fire headline.
If you are so inclined, costumes & festival attire are highly encouraged. Dress up, embrace play, get weird. As our dear friend Nick Street would say, “Whimsy makes life better.”
“Rules”:
be kind
have fun
leave no trace
take care of yourself, others, and the land
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When thinking about someone to invite the considerations are: uncommonly kind, wildly responsible, and judiciously rowdy. Its important this space feels inclusive, kind, uncrowded, and safe for all to be/ express themselves.
Carpooling is HIGHLY recommended if you can manage it. Would also recommend leaving LA before noon or risking heavy traffic
If you would like to offer a ride or are looking for a ride, please let Joe know.
