HullabalU is an all-ages event that upholds the ideals of the Burning Man Festival. It is a time when burners old and new can gather to discuss the burn season, make plans for future gatherings, and have a crazy good time with their burner family. Come celebrate with Midwest Burners and many, many others as we extend this social phenomenon into America's Heartland!
Haven't been to Burning Man? No worries! Many Midwest Burners have never been to Burning Man but are drawn to it because of the close friendships and spontaneous culture it produces. HullabalU has a very laid-back atmosphere that allows you to really get to know us. If you want to get a feel for the community ahead of time, please join our yahoo group and introduce yourself.
To become a member of Midwest Burners, register at our Membership & Event Registration site.
Midwest Burners is a Burning Man-inspired organization. As such, we strive to uphold our understanding of the 10 Principles.
- Radical Inclusion
- Anyone who desires to pursue this Association's values and purposes is welcome to participate. A person does not have to know a member of this Association or be from the Midwestern United States in order to join this Association. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual preference, race, or religion.
- Leave No Trace
- We want to leave the environment, where we gather, in the same or better condition than when we arrived.
- Radical Self-Expression
- We believe in the freedom of each individual to express him or herself as that person sees fit. Self-expression is the essence of art. Self-expression is a gift to the community and is a part of our gift culture. The giver should keep this social context in mind and respect the rights and liberties of the recipients.
- Personal Responsibility and Self Sufficiency
- Personal freedom and happiness starts with the individual. We are committed to a Do-It-Yourself mind-set. The individual is primarily responsible for creating and maintaining his or her own reality.
- Participation
- Individual and communal happiness are achieved through personal participation. Our community is only as great and enjoyable as each person makes it. Participation is the Do-It-Yourself mind-set applied to the social realm. Everyone is welcome to work and play.
- Communal Effort
- We constantly work to improve and enrich our interaction with each other. We build and maintain an environment of creative cooperation and collaboration.
- Gift Culture
- We reject any form of commerce during our events. We focus instead on gift giving, which does not require a gift in return.
- Decommodification
- We are participants rather than consumers. Thus, we bar commercial sponsorships, transactions, and advertising from our social gatherings.
- Civic Responsibility
- While we value individual freedom, we realize that it exists within the context of society. Each member is responsible for the impact of his or her actions on the Association and society in general. We strive to avoid harming each other and to operate our events in accordance with local, state and federal laws.
- Immediacy
- We seek immediate experience of ourselves, each other, society, and the cosmos. We attempt to remove barriers to this experience. The pursuit of immediate experience underlies all of our other values and objectives.
Rules Agreement
By attending HullabalU you agree to the following rules on penalty of expulsion without refund:
- * All state and federal laws apply to Ozark Avalon, HullabalU, and its participants. Breaking the law endangers Ozark Avalon, HullabalU, and the entire Burner community.
- * HullabalU is only open to Midwest Burners members and their guests. To become a member, visit the Midwest Burners home page, click the Membership button at the upper-right and follow the directions. Membership is free, fast, and online!
- * When you arrive at HullabalU's front gate you will be reminded by the Front Gate Greeters that once you sign in and enter the campground, you cannot leave and then return later. This policy is for everyone's security.
- * You will not be allowed into HullabalU without a government issued picture ID or some combination of identification documents such as a school picture ID and a birth certificate.
- * People under 18 must be accompanied by an adult parent or legally appointed guardian. Legally appointed guardians must bring proof of the relationship - like a court order or similar legal document - that is filed and stamped by a legitimate court of law. Parents are not required to bring such a document. You may only bring a minor that is your child or legal ward; you may not bring a child that you are not legally responsible for.
- * Wristbands will be issued at the front gate to identify people of drinking age and those underage. Please wear the wristband throughout the event.
- * Take responsibility for your actions. Savor the freedom of expression at HullabalU but temper your personal freedom with respect for the rest of the community. Peacefully work out disagreements.
- * Ask before taking photographs or videos of other participants; obtain parental permission before photographing or videotaping children.
- * Ozark Avalon does not tolerate verbal or physical aggression.
- * Do not destroy or burn anyone's art unless the artist gives you permission.
- * No vending.
- * No promotions. You cannot promote commercial organizations, concerts, events, or products of any kind including raves. Promotion includes flyering, posting commercial banners or logos, giving out product samples, etc.
- * If you bring minors to HullabalU, you are responsible for them at all times. There will be adult behavior at this event and it is YOUR responsibility to filter what your kids see or hear. You cannot expect others to censor their behavior because you chose to bring your kids. If you or your children are offended in any way, you may leave the event without refund. This is your official warning.
- * Avoid posted "no camping" and "no access" areas. Please be familiar with the Ozark Avalon boundaries and do not trespass on neighboring properties.
- * Fires in fire-rings only. No unattended fires. There may be a burn ban in dry windy weather.
- * Absolutely no fireworks.
- * No firearms and no hunting allowed on land owned or used by Ozark Avalon. Fishing is allowed in Lake Gaia.
- * HullabalU is a no pet event. Only service animals are allowed.
- * The front gate will be open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Saturday. The gate opens back up for the exodus on Sunday at 8:00 AM. After the gate closes Saturday night, there will be no In-Outs except in the case of an emergency.
Sound Restrictions
There are currently no county sound restrictions at Ozark Avalon. We would like to keep it that way and not bother the neighbors. Some areas of Ozark Avalon are closer to neighbors than others. As a result, camps with big sound systems must register for placement by HullabalU event planners.
Being a part of a community brings the responsibility of working with your neighbors - please respect your camp neighbors when you play music, and work out any differences between yourselves.
Alcohol
Alcohol is permitted at HullabalU for those 21 and over.
When you arrive at HullabalU and sign-in, you will be required to show a legal ID proof of age. Those 21 and over will get a colored wristband. Anyone drinking alcohol without that wristband showing will be required to either show ID and get a new wristband, or leave without refund. This is for everyone's protection and complies with local, state and federal law.
Nudity/Clothing Policy
HullabalU is an all-ages event and public nudity is prohibited. Once you are in the public space (i.e., anywhere outside your tent) your genitals must be covered. The exception to this rule is in the showers at the Frog Bog shower house.
Pet Policy
No pets will be allowed at HullabalU with the exception of service animals. Anyone who attempts to enter with a non-service animal must be turned away at the front gate without refund.