VegCamp is a theme camp at Burning Man dedicated to inviting dialog and reflection regarding the roles and treatment of animals in our society. We do this with video screenings, food giveaways, an Ask-a-Vegan booth, and many, many ad-hoc conversations.

For 2010 we will expand our food giveaways to multiple days, will screen more full-length movies (listed in the What Where When guide) and fewer nightime videos, and will bring back our popular art and activities from previous years.

VegCamp History

At Burning Man 2005 (Amnesia & 6:30) and 2006 (Esplanade & 9:00) we screened nightime video and invited dialog.

In 2007 we were at 7:30 near the Esplanade. The space was not as practical for nightime video (though we did build a mobile projection system), but we added daytime interactive events (films & lectures) and a social space.

In 2008 we were on the Esplanade near 4:00. This was the first year we brought the Ask-a-Vegan booth, which was very popular. We also displayed a series of photographs called "I am Someone."

In 2009 we were at Biology & 5:30. We found that we had much more unstructured interaction with passersby this year, with many people dropping in to ask questions or visit with us. We added a food giveaway, reaching about 600 people with vegan hot dogs & sausages, and brought a new series of much larger photographs, called "Being Somebody."

What You Can Do

Our goal at VegCamp is to involve particpants. Here are some of the ways you can help:

  • Visit Us

    • Come talk with us, ask us questions about veganism, attend a film screening, or come to one of our food giveaways. We'd love to meet you!

  • Stop By and Help

    • Regardless of where you camp at Burning Man, you can still help at VegCamp. If you're vegan and can answer visitors' questions, or if you'd like to help in some other way, this is a great opportunity to create dialog about animal issues.

  • Join Us!

    • We sometimes have space for a few experienced vegan activists. If you think you might like to be part of our dedicated crew, contact us and let's talk.