Note: Some of the rules below are also found in the What to Expect and Site Info. While those other two links will give you a lot more info, the rules below are the things that, if broken, will at the very least earn you a note beside your name describing what you did in the database forevermore, and at the very worst, get you removed from the site by the police (yep, it's happened before). So please read them VERY carefully!

• Moondance is held at Cherokee Farms, which is PRIVATE PROPERTY. Please respect any and all rules put forth by the owners.
• Any infraction of mundane law, i.e., theft, threat to or endangerment of others, etc., are grounds for immediate expulsion from the festival, and possible arrest, if appropriate. People's tents, campers, and vehicles are their personal property and temporary living abode; do not enter them without permission.
• Illegal substances are absolutely forbidden, by any and all people!! This is very important if you can't abstain for the weekend, please stay home. We run the risk of losing the site and our freedoms otherwise. Don't use drugs at the festival; don't even bring them.
• Underage drinking, gross drunken behavior, and unwanted sexual attention (harassment) will not be tolerated.
• TAKE OUT YOUR OWN TRASH: We follow o a Leave-No-Trace (LNT) ethic for Moondance and FallFling. This essentially means that YOU are responsible for removing any and all trash that you bring or generate while there (right, that means no trash trolls driving around in their truck to pick up your trash). The dumpster down the road is closed to anyone without Walker County tags, so plan on taking your trash all the way home with you. If you'd like to read up on LNT, here are some good LNT principles & ideas as they apply to Burning Man specifically: http://www.burningman.com/ environment/resources/lnt.html. Prepare ahead of time; remove all excess packaging from things, bring things in large containers rather than several small ones, prepackage your food before you leave home, plan to recycle some of your trash (glass, cans) later, check your camp and surrounding areas for MOOP (Matter Out of Place) very carefully before you leave.
• PETS ARE ALLOWED at Cherokee Farms, including service animals ($35 fee for pets). All animals must have proof of current vaccines (bring paper from your vet). Animals (especially dogs, and including service animals) must be well- behaved and under physical control at all times (this means leashed or crated, not running loose or under verbal command). You must clean up after your pet, so that "doggie bombs" are not left behind for others to step in. The fee for pets is $35; service animals are always free, but must meet above guidelines.
• All cars must STOP at the registration booth upon entering the site, and again every single time you re-enter the site. You must stop to have every person in your car checked in (again). Absolutely NO ONE will be permitted to enter the site for any length of time whatsoever without having properly registered and paid. Anyone caught doing so will be immediately escorted from the site. If you are bringing something to someone already on-site, they will need to meet you at the registration booth. If someone is paying for you later, you cannot enter until your admission is paid by them. This rule is *not* negotiable.
• Radical Self-Reliance: This means taking responsibility for yourself and the people around you. Come prepared. This is not an event where all the home comforts are supplied, or even available. You are expected to bring everything you think you will need: clothing, food, water, shelter, toiletries, first aid, toilet paper, etc. You *must* take home your own trash. You must clean up after yourself *everywhere* on site, and be sure your camp and surroundings are free of MOOP. There is no one there to clean up behind you or do things for you.
• Moondance is a private function, and is off-limits to media personnel acting in a professional capacity.
• Anyone taking photos or video must obtain permission from all recognizable subjects *prior* to filming. Hidden cameras or other media devices are prohibited.
• Moondance is clothing optional; however, those working the registration booth MUST keep their clothes on, due to emergency personnel or other outsiders coming to the gate. Remember that because someone is naked, does NOT give you an invitation to touch or harass! This is grounds for removal from the site.
• Do NOT leave camp fires unattended. Bring your own firewood. All campfires must be contained and off the ground (no rocks).
• No one is required to attend our ceremonies or classes, but please respect the rights of those who choose to do so; try to keep your noise, music and conversation to a minimum during these times if you are close by.
• By order of the fire marshal, all roadways must be kept completely clear all weekend, so that large emergency vehicles can drive through. The whole festival can be shut down if this rule is not followed! ALL cars must be moved to the parking area after unloading. The only exceptions are a few merchants who have prior permission to park at their booths.
• If you must park your car temporarily somewhere, please pull well off to the side. Lock your valuables in your trunk; we cannot be responsible for losses.
• The propane gas provided for the hot showers is not infinite; please be considerate with your usage and keep your showers SHORT. Hot water may be cut off at midnight.
• Firearms are not allowed at Cherokee Farms during the festival.
• Children under the age of 18 must be under adult supervision at all times.
• Finally, please sign up for at least one volunteer job when you arrive. Back to Main Flyer