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2023 Event Guide
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On Going Events
| Event | Where |
|---|---|
| Angels Trumpet Strange flowers have sprouted just in time for the event | Main path, across from Center Camp shortcut |
| Art Brat Speaks! The Art Brat has seen your art and has opinions! They are ready to grace you all with their critique. #artbratspeaks | Everywhere |
| The Cat Tree Find cat tree, love cat tree, add your fabulous cat tchotchke to cat tree. | Those purr of heart will find it |
| Community Closet Come one come all to The Bee Hole! Drop off your clothes that need a new home and adopt some fabulous new gear. We love every size and style. Clothes left over at the end of the event will be donated to those in need. See you there! | The Bee Hole (C2) |
| Float On Ethereal jellyfish lanterns serenely guide your path out of darkness | Look up! |
| Glory Glory Hole-lelujah On-call all day (except when clergy is sleeping or doing a volunteer shift). Ring the buzzer for quests, conversation, handjobs, blowjobs, or tutorials. | Always Available |
| Natural Reflections Engage Gaia’s gaze and enjoy plants through kaleidoscopes | Somewhere |
| NECTR OnTap This year, Center Camp will be featuring a rotating selection of brewed beverages On Tap. Come by to sample one of the two daily selections! | Center Camp |
| Revelatory Readings Seeking clarity, insight, or fun? Come to the Den! We offer readings using runes and various oracle decks. Readings available daily at Den of Divination. On Saturday after the burn, visit our tent at the far back corner of the field. Guest readers are warmly welcomed at all times! | Den of Divination |
Thursday Events
| Event | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| mattpass: High Noon Shotgun Beer Duel I Start your event off right. Come to the effigy. Stand back to back with someone and walk 10 paces. Then turn, shotgun a beer, and chuck the empty can at each other. Shitty beer will be provided. This is a mattpass eligible event. Get your mattpass stamped here. | The Effigy | 12pm |
| Come for a Quest to Make New Friends! (18+) Glory Glory Hole-lelujah gives out ice-breaker quests to meet a new friend or deepen an existing relationship. Come summon our clergy and receive a quest to fulfill your desires. And if you desire, maybe more. On-call all day. What happens in Glory Glory Hole-lelujah stays in Glory Glory Hole-lelujah. | Glory Glory Hole-lelujah (D4) | 2pm |
| Bounty Hunt Come to Cryptid Cave to fill out your own wanted poster. You’ll receive your bounty token that is unique to you. Come back through the event for on-going bounty hunt opportunities. | Cryptid Cave The Field About ES12 | 4pm to 7pm |
| mattpass: Snortbar I: Vodka Come to the snort bar at the dumpster. This day we will be snorting vodka. Bring a spoon. Ask about the daily secret snort (its still alcohol). This is a mattpass eligible event. Get your mattpass stamped here. | The Dumpster in the Field | 6pm to 7pm |
| Opening Goth Party BYOB, Hot NOODZ, Goth Tunes, Goth Vibes, GOTH | Secret Goth Club | 8pm |
| Dumpster Dive Bar Come get a saucy little drink at the dumpster dive bar | Dumpster in the Field | 8pm |
| Clergy On Call (18+) Come by any time for quests, conversation you can’t have anywhere else, handjobs, blowjobs, and couples tutorials. Ring the “on call” button and our clergy will be on their way to provide our legendary service. | Glory Glory Hole-lelujah (D4) | 9pm |
| Trash Dumpster DJ DJ Catalyst | Immediacy Dumpster | 10pm |
Friday Events
| Event | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Glory Glory Hole-lelujah Wake-up Call (18+) Glory Glory Hole-lelujah’s signature wake-up call. Just press the “on call” button and our Clergy will be right there to offer their service. Handjobs and blowjobs and quests! Oh, my! On-call all day. | Glory Glory Hole-lelujah (D4) | 8am |
| Bounty Hunt Return to the Cryptid Cave to continue the bounty that you must find. You’ll have the rest of the festival to find your target and defeat them in an agreed upon game of chance (rock paper scissors, arm wrestle, foot race, whatever you want). | Cryptid Cave The Field About ES12 | 12pm-3pm |
| mattpass: High Noon Shotgun Beer Duel II Come to the effigy. Stand back to back with someone and walk 10 paces. Then turn, shotgun a beer, and chuck the empty can at each other. Shitty beer will be provided. This is a mattpass eligible event. | The Effigy | 12pm |
| Give Mind-Blowing Head! (18+) Workshop Want to get better at giving blowjobs? Come deepen your knowledge of tips and techniques! Improve your skills with the proprietor of Glory Glory Hole-lelujah. We’ll cover the “pre-flight checklist,” along with principles of handjobs, blowjob, and deep-throating techniques. Follow along if you have someone to practice on. We will also be treated to a live demonstration with our demonstration couple. Don’t miss this rare opportunity! | Cryptid Cave The Field About ES12 | 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
| Summer Camp Games Pretend that it’s summer and also that you’re 8 years old again! Featuring: Parachutes! Ninjas! Running around and wondering how you ever had enough energy for this as a kid! | Northeast corner of the field | 1pm to 2:30pm |
| Barrel Aged Fluids Come try some rapid-aged fluids! May include liquors, Cider and/or milk | Dumpster | 2pm |
| C.R.E.A.M. Cheese Rules Everything Around Me What’s better than grilled cheese? How about grilled cheese accompanied by the Wu-Tang!? Grab a grilled cheese while we listen to the sounds of the RZA, the GZA, Ol Dirty Bastard, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon the Chef, U-God, Ghostface Killah and the M-E-T-H-O-D MAN! | Cryptid Cave The Field About ES12 | 3pm to 4pm |
| Spiritual Carwash Grand opening of the new and improved spiritual carwash. Now with extra bubbles! Bring your cup for champagne and your filthy, unwashed souls. | Near temple fire pit in the field | 3pm to 5pm |
| mattpass: Trashy Birthday Experiment Join us for a mysterious gathering, where humans and raccoons collaborate for harm reduction. Discover the art of dumpster diving and witness raccoons upgrading their culinary skills, indulging in (vegan) whipped cream straight from the dumpster! Bring your own ‘whipped cream’ for a special surprise This is a mattpass eligible event. Get your mattpass stamped here. | Immediacy Dumpster | 4pm |
| Gothtoberfest Bier! Oompa! Lederhosen! Industrial! Prost! Genderbending Gothic Oktoberfest attire is encouraged! Fishnets, dirndls, eyeliner, etc. You get the idea. | Secret Goth Club | 4pm |
| mattpass: Snortbar II: Rum Come to the snort bar at the dumpster. This day we will be snorting rum. Ask about the daily secret snort (its still alcohol). This is a mattpass eligible event. | The Dumpster in the Field | 6pm to 7pm |
| Dumpster Dive Bar Come get served trashy cocktails by a swarm of raccoons | The Dumpster in the Field | 7pm |
| Handjobs and Blowjobs and Quests! Oh, my! (18+) If you haven’t dropped by our intimate retreat center, come and visit. We provide conversation you can’t have anywhere else, ice-breaker quests, handjobs, blowjobs, and couples tutorials. The “on-call” button will summon our clergy to help you fulfill your desires. | Glory Glory Hole-lelujah (D4) | 7pm |
| BBQ Fuel Stop Need to fuel up for the adventures ahead? Follow your nose! Find Zatch and Kilty and follow the delicious smells of barbequed beef brisket into Open Camping for a late night pick me up. Sandwiches freshly made for your pleasure. | Open Camping (Follow your nose) | 8pm to 9pm |
| The Light Mandala Embrace impermanence and detach from the idea of outcome, drawing in strokes of light that fade as the wheel turns. | The Field | 8pm to Late |
| The Porta Party It’s NOT a potty, so don’t get any ideas! Keep an eye out after dark for the Porta Party, the only party that comes to YOU fashionably late. Stop by and say hello if you catch this roving adventure of lights, music, and transformative experiences. | On the go! | 8pm |
| Trash Dumpster DJ Lineup PropaG8 at 9pm DiP at 10:30pm dekichan at 12am | Immediacy Dumpster | 9pm |
| ZMortis Annual goth dance party brought to you by Secret Goth Camp and even-more-secretly goth Camp Here. DJs Twitch, Saphire, and Vexing Boy bring the spooky stompy sounds. Red Death Punch at the bar. | Camp Here | 9pm to Midnight or later |
| You’re AHMESS AHMARO Bar We’re AHMESS camp invites to visit our little AHMARO bar as you wander the magical woods. We have a nice selection of delectable Amaros from Italy, Czech Republic and New England (and maybe some other treats) to warm your bones and soothe your soul. ~ But be forewarned, as we will conduct an AHSSESSMENT of each patron since we know YOU’RE surely AHMESS too. | We’re AHMESS camp. Dogwood by the Field. | After Dark Maybe Saturday after the Burn |
| Gothic Late Night Lounge Dark Tunes, Dark Dancing, Gothic Lounge | Secret Goth Club | 11pm |
Saturday Events
| Event | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Bounty Hunt Come to Cryptid Cave to continue the search to find your target and defeat them in an agreed upon game of chance (rock paper scissors, arm wrestle, foot race, whatever you want). If the hunter wins you claim their bounty token. If the hunter loses they must return the next day to try again. The target you’ll be hunting will not be the same person hunting you, so keep an eye out and beware the hunters! | Cryptid Cave The Field About ES12 | 8am and all day long |
| Glory Glory Hole-lelujah (18+) Get an early start on the weekend. Come by Glory Glory Hole-lelujah any time, share your desires, and get an ice-breaking quest to make a new friend or deepen an existing one. We also provide 18+ service in GGH, of course. What happens in Glory Glory Hole-lelujah stays in Glory Glory Hole-lelujah. | Glory Glory Hole-lelujah (D4) | 9am |
| mattpass: High Noon Shotgun Beer Duel III Come to the effigy. Stand back to back with someone and walk 10 paces. Then turn, shotgun a beer, and chuck the empty can at each other. Shitty beer will be provided. This is a mattpass eligible event. Get your mattpass stamped here. Redeem your partial or full mattpass in the pop-up in the field on sunday at noon. | The Effigy | 12pm |
| Swagtastic! What’s better than screen printing while you are sipping on a Ginger Elixer in the middle of a field? Nothing. It’s Swagtastic! Chose from one of three prints, cotton material probably works best, so chose that favorite thing you want to show off to all your friends. Come find us, we will help you, entertain you, and gift you til the paint drys! BYOS (SWAG). | Ginger Camp In the field | 12pm to 4pm |
| Make your own NECTR keychain! Come create your own keychain using wood-burned NECTR keytags, Hawaiian polymer flowers and tassels, and decorate your personalizable disc. This is a kid-led event. | Camp Aloha, Top of Beech Blvd | 12pm to 1 pm |
| Patricia Egguette Brunch Camp Eggcellent invites you to our warm and sometimes oozing “Patricia Egguette Brunch.” Often overshadowed by her ubiquitous ex-husband, Patricia will be offering egg (-ish?) tacos… from her own taco, in defiance. | Camp Eggcellent (The Field es12) | 1pm |
| Clown Parade! Do you enjoy being a clown or just clowning around? Step right up and join us in revelry as the clowns return to NECTR! We have music, kazoos, party blowers, horns, and balloon animals! We have clown makeup and masks! Bee Hole has costumes! Be the fool you want to be! | Center Camp | 2pm |
| 36 questions to fall in love Following along with a paper on an experimental protocol for the generation of interpersonal intimacy, come answer some discussion questions with a new friend or few and get to know each other | Dumpster | 2pm |
| Awesome Camping Knots Secure your tarp! Tension your tent! Fascinate your Friends! Scott and Stever will be sharing their favorite cool camping knots. No prior experience required. We’ll provide the paracord. Learn to tie tight knots, loose knots, adjustable knots, fixed knots. A knotty time will be had by all! | Firepit by the River | 2pm to 3pm |
| SUB VERSION II Catered by Splinter’s Dive Bar After the explosive success of last year’s blimplife sale, BNC is back! And we’re offering next-level accommodations for true adventure seekers just like you! Deep Sea Submersibles, Version II !! (now less implosive!) Want to escape the Catastrophes plaguing our land: wildfires, floods, droughts, war, social media influencers? And can’t get a mortgage? We have the solution! NOW is the opportunity to escape to the BNC submarine community. Deep sea submersibles are the new status symbols of the too-wealthy-to-know-better. And YOU can get in below the ground floor. We have prime submarine mortgages. In fact, our sub prime financing will have you underwater in no time! As for submarine safety, our sub optimal package puts luxury first, comfort second, and safety third. Home office included! Perfect for high pressure environments and working remotely. | Brave New Camp | 3pm |
| Handjobs and Blowjobs and Quests! Oh, my! (18+) What better way to prepare for the burning of the effigy than a quickie visit to Glory Glory Hole-lelujah. You can get it all: intimate conversation, role plays, quests, and of course our signature handjobs and blowjobs, if the desires align. For a good time, just summon the clergy with our handy “on-call” button. On-call all day. What happens in Glory Glory Hole-lelujah stays in Glory Glory Hole-lelujah. | Glory Glory Hole-lelujah (D4) | 4pm |
| mattpass: Snortbar III: Gin Come to the snort bar at the dumpster. This day we will be snorting gin. Bring your own spoon and we will admire it. Otherwise, spoons will be provided. Ask about the daily secret snort (its still alcohol). This is a mattpass eligible event. Get your mattpass stamped here. Redeem your partial or full mattpass in the pop-up in the field on Sunday at noon. | The Dumpster in the Field | 4pm to 5pm |
| Pop Up Grilled Cheese Come by Hall of Arkham for some grilled cheese cooked over a fire. Vegan and dairy options available. | Hall of Arkham | 4:30pm until we run out |
| The Light Mandala Embrace impermanence and detach from the idea of outcome, drawing in strokes of light that fade as the wheel turns. | The Field | 8pm – Late |
| The Porta Party It’s NOT a potty, so don’t get any ideas! Keep an eye out after dark for the Porta Party, the only party that comes to YOU fashionably late. Stop by and say hello if you catch this roving adventure of lights, music, and transformative experiences. | On the go! | 8pm |
| Trash Dumpster DJ Lineup Pupstar and Vexing Boy at 10pm Zombie Trash Panda at 12:30pm | Immediacy Dumpster | 10pm |
| Gothic Late Night Lounge Hot NOODZ, Dark Tunes, Dancing, Gothic Lounge | Secret Goth Club | 11pm |
Sunday Events
| Event | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Bounty Hunt Continue your Bounty Hunt – find your target and defeat them in an agreed upon game of chance (rock paper scissors, arm wrestle, foot race, whatever you want). If the hunter wins you claim their bounty token. If the hunter loses they must return the next day to try again. | Cryptid Cave The Field About ES12 | 8am to all day |
| Kim Chi Bloody Mary Medicinal Breakfast Party Time While our rapidly aging participant population sleeps it off we are listening to Andrew W.K. albums and mixing up a variety of savory breakfast drinks; we hate that evil is wrought in the world; we are cleansed and forgiven in the sun. | Tavern of Lost Souls | 10am |
| mattpass: Stuff the Dumpster We will be stuffing the dumpster full of wood before it gets burned at 3pm on Sunday. This is a mattpass eligible event. | The Dumpster in the Field | 10am |
| Glory Glory Hole-lelujah Wake-up Call (18+) It’s Sunday! Start off the day with a refreshing visit to Glory Glory Hole-lelujah. Take a load off while there’s still time. On-call all day. What happens in Glory Glory Hole-lelujah stays in Glory Glory Hole-lelujah. | Glory Glory Hole-lelujah (D4) | 10am |
| Swagtastic! What’s better than screen printing while you are sipping on a Ginger Elixir in the middle of a field? Nothing. It’s Swagtastic! Chose from one of three prints, cotton material probably works best, so chose that favorite thing you want to show off to all your friends. Come find us, we will help you, entertain you, and gift you til the paint drys! BYOS (SWAG). | Ginger Camp in the field | 11am to 3pm |
| mattpass: Secret Event Redeem your partial or full mattpass in the pop-up in the field on sunday at noon. Those without a mattpass will be turned away | Pop-up in the Field | 12pm |
| Parlez-Vous? French hour Practice speaking French for an hour with us. All levels welcome. À bientôt! | Hall of Arkham | 1pm to 2pm |
| Confidential, no-judgmental conversation (18+) In Glory Glory Hole-lelujah, you can have the conversations you can’t have anywhere else. Come by any time for a non-judgmental conversation about whatever you desire. What happens in Glory Glory Hole-lelujah stays in Glory Glory Hole-lelujah. | Glory Glory Hole-lelujah (D4) | 1pm |
| Art Tour Follow along as someone with a minor in art history from a subpar university takes you on a tour of NECTR’s funded and independent art. | Center Camp | 2:30pm |
| Dumpster Fire You’ve laughed. You’ve cried. You’ve cuddled with a raccoon. Now it’s time to say goodbye. It’s gonna be a dumpster fire. | The Dumpster in the Field | 3pm |
| Unhappy Hour The unhappiness continues… Dark music by guest DJ Twitch! Smoke some more in the Hookah Crypt! | Secret Goth Club | 4pm |
| Last Chance to Fulfill Desire! (18+) If you haven’t had a chance to come by, drop in for a visit. Grab a quest. Have a conversation about the things you can’t discuss anywhere else. And maybe more. What happens in Glory Glory Hole-lelujah stays in Glory Glory Hole-lelujah. | Glory Glory Hole-lelujah (D4) | 5pm |
| The Light Mandala Embrace impermanence and detach from the idea of outcome, drawing in strokes of light that fade as the wheel turns. | The Field | 8pm – Late |
| Black Light Slow & Sexy Party We slow down the BPM so you can make your move! Black lights and face paint will be provided! Get sexy! Get creative! Take off your hat! | Secret Goth Club | 9pm |