2008 BURNING MAN TICKET INFORMATION

Welcome to the Burning Man ticket page. This is chock full of information so take your time and read carefully.

$210, $225 AND $250 tickets are SOLD OUT online! Tickets are currently available at $295.

NOTE: We still have Low Income tickets left so don't be a slacker. Send in your application! - read Low Income and Scholarship tickets section for full info-

We are experiencing a heavy volume of Low Income ticket applications so please be patient as the process can take up to four weeks as we near the deadline. Do not email us unless it has been longer than four weeks since you mailed in your application.

If you have a question about your online order, scroll down to "important things to remember" and follow the link to contact the ONLINE ORDER support staff.

New for 2008: There will be NO ticket sales at the event gate! You must purchase your tickets before arriving. SRSLY folks. NO GATE SALES.

Use these links below to quickly jump to the information you are looking for.

>> Important Dates & Deadlines
>> 2008 Ticket Price Structure
>> Buying tickets online
>> Buying tickets by mail order
>> Walk-in Outlets
>> Low Income and Scholarship tickets
>> Important Things To Remember
>> Frequently Asked Ticket Questions

Stay Informed

Check this page regularly for updated ticketing info, or subscribe to the JRS email newsletter to have ticketing and event info sent to you. To subscribe to the Jack Rabbit Speaks email newsletter, send a blank email to: bman-announce-subscribe(at)burningman(dot)com.

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

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2008 TICKET PRICE STRUCTURE

Did you know that the first 10,000 tickets are sold at below the cost per person to produce the event?

Please help our community and do your part: buy tickets at the highest price level you can afford. When you buy a higher priced ticket it allows lower-income members of our community to purchase tickets at price levels they can afford.

First Level:
$210 tickets are SOLD OUT!

• Limit 2 tickets per person
• Available through the Internet sales ONLY

Second Level:
$225 tickets are SOLD OUT!

• Limit 2 tickets per person
• Available through the Internet sales and Mail Order

Third Level:
$250 tickets are SOLD OUT!

• AVAILABLE THROUGH MAIL ORDER (cashier's check or money order ONLY - NO CHECKS)
• Also available through Internet Sales

Fourth Level:
All tickets are now $295, while supplies last

• Available through the Internet Sales, Mail Order, and Walk-in Outlets
• Absolutely No Mail Order sales postmarked after 6/30/08.

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BUYING TICKETS ONLINE

For questions/issues about an ONLINE order, go here.

Methods of Online Payment

1. Direct Account Debit (ACH) orders:

• Only US bank accounts are eligible for ACH purchases.
• Direct Account Debit operates the same way an e-check or debit card works. Funds are withdrawn directly from your bank account. This transaction occurs on a secure server with all information encrypted while you purchase.
• We will record your driver license information for your security and none of your information is shared or stored.
• Only the amount of the transaction is withdrawn from your account.
• You can use a checking or savings account and there is no setup required or additional fees on your end. You simply enter in your account information when asked for it. You will need your checking or savings account number and routing number, so have a blank check or your savings account register in front of you when placing your order. What is a routing number? It is the 9 digit number at the bottom of your check, next to your account number.
• If you need help finding your account numbers or if you have any questions about how this works with your account, please contact your bank before attempting to puchase tickets.
• THERE WILL BE A $15 CHARGE FOR INSUFFICIENT FUNDS IF YOU ATTEMPT TO USE THIS METHOD WITHOUT ENOUGH MONEY IN YOUR ACCOUNT
• PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS METHOD OF PAYMENT WILL NOT WORK WITH NON-U.S. BANK ACCOUNTS!!

2. PayPal orders

• When ordering through PayPal we accept all major credit cards (Amex, Discover, Visa and Mastercard). You will also have the option of paying without needing to setup a PayPal account. Although we are offering PayPal as a payment method option at the start of ticket sales it is subject to change. If any problems arise with PayPal it may be discontinued without notice. If the option to pay via PayPal does not appear at check out then it is no longer available and you will need to pay by ACH or credit card.
• DO NOT GO THROUGH THE PAYPAL SITE TO ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS. YOUR ORDER MUST GO THROUGH THE BURNING MAN WEBSITE.
• If you do not have a PayPal account, set one up WELL BEFORE tickets go on sale. Go here to read about PayPal and set up an account: www.paypal.com.

3. Credit card orders
When ordering with a credit card we accept Visa and Mastercard only. No different from other online credit card purchases - you will need the credit card number and expiration date, with the three digit Verification Code on the back, as well as the matching billing address.

Ticket Delivery for Online Orders

• Orders outside of the U.S. and Canada are held at Will Call.
• Secure Delivery (USPS First Class Signature Confirmation) in the U.S. cost: $12.00
• Secure Delivery (Global Priority) to Canada cost: $28.00
• Canadian Post cost: $8.50
• Online orders are no longer sent via regular mail.
• Will Call (held at the box office at the front gate of event, requires valid photo ID for pickup) Cost $12.00

For questions/issues about an ONLINE order, to change the shipping address or change the name on a will call order, go here and select a topic from the pulldown menu.

Please see these important things to remember before ordering tickets online.

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WALK-IN OUTLETS

• Tickets are available at outlets beginning Saturday, March 1, through Friday, August 22, or until supplies run out, whichever comes first.
• All tickets available at Walk-in Outlets are $295 each no additional service charges!
• Outlets accept Cash or Money Order/Cashier's Check ONLY! Money Orders & Cashier's Checks should be made out to Burning Man. All payment must be made in US Dollars. BE PREPARED WITH EXACT CHANGE! Our outlets cannot make change for you. Absolutely no Credit or Debit Cards, and No Personal Checks!

Please remember that our outlets are all independent businesses run by members of our community - treat them with kindness and respect. Their businesses were chosen because they are active members of our community and their stores have worthwhile supplies for Burning Man. All of their information is listed below, and they all have tickets. Please do not burden our outlets with phone calls, they cannot hold tickets for you and they cannot answer any questions about Burning Man.

We've added some exciting new locations this year, and are are pleased to announce the following locations as the walk-in ticket outlets for 2008!

***RENO, NV***

THE MELTING POT
1049 South Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502
HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 10:00am-6:00pm, Sat. 11:00am-6:00pm, Sun. 12:00pm-5:00pm

***SACRAMENTO, CA***

CHEAP THRILLS/ZOOTS
1209 21st Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
HOURS: Sun.-Fri. 10:00am-6:00pm, Sat. 10:00am-7:00pm

***BERKELEY, CA***

BERKELEY HAT COMPANY
2510 Telegraph Avenue (near the corner of Dwight)
Berkeley, CA 94704
Mon.-Thurs. 10:30am-6:00pm, Fri. & Sat. 10:30am-6:30pm, Sun. 12:00pm-5:30pm

***SAN FRANCISCO, CA***

DISTRACTIONS
1552 Haight Street (between Ashbury and Clayton)
San Francisco, CA 94117
Sun.-Thurs. 11:30am-7:00pm, Fri. & Sat. 11:30am-8:00pm

SPORTS BASEMENT - Potrero Hill/Mission
1590 Bryant St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Store Hours: M-F: 9am-8pm Saturday and Sunday: 8am-7pm

SPORTS BASEMENT - Presidio
610 Mason St, The Presidio
San Francisco, CA 94129
Store Hours: M-F: 9am-8pm Saturday and Sunday: 8am-7pm

***SUNNYVALE, CA***

SPORTS BASEMENT
1177 Kern Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Store Hours: M-F: 10am-9pm Sat and Sun: 10am-7pm

***WALNUT CREEK, CA***

SPORTS BASEMENT
1881 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Store Hours: M-F: 9-8 pm Saturday and Sunday: 8-7pm

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BUYING TICKETS BY MAIL ORDER

To order tickets by mail:

• IMPORTANT: By purchasing tickets via mail order, you are thereby agreeing to the terms and conditions found here: terms and conditions page.
• CLEARLY print your full name, address, phone number and email address and indicate how many tickets you want, and at which price level ($225, $250, $295). Please understand that the lower price levels sell out quickly.
• We strongly suggest you have your tickets sent secure delivery. Burning Man is NOT responsible for tickets sent regular mail. Please add $12 to your order for secure delivery or to have your ticket held at Will Call.
• Payment must be made in the form of Money Order or Cashier's Check, made out to Burning Man. We cannot accept personal or business checks, and if sent they will be returned to you.
• Payment must be made in US Dollars. We are unable to accept international currencies.
• Be sure to clearly print your full name and address on your money order and save the receipt in case we are not able to fulfill your order.
• Send your payment, contact info and ticket order to:
  Burning Man
  PO Box 884688
  San Francisco, CA 94188-4688
• Orders postmarked BEFORE January 16th and AFTER June 30th will be returned to you.

Please see these important things to remember before ordering tickets.

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LOW INCOME AND SCHOLARSHIP TICKETS

There are currently under 1000 tickets left at the $145 low income level. Don't hesitate, apply now! These tickets are reserved for our lower income participants. Please apply for this lower priced ticket only if you truly need one.

• IMPORTANT: By purchasing tickets via mail order, you are thereby agreeing to the terms and conditions found here: terms and conditions page.
• These tickets are available from 1/25/08 through 5/31/08 or while supplies last.
• Applications sent before or after those dates will NOT be accepted. PLEASE DO NOT FEDEX OR OVERNIGHT YOUR APPLICATION! If you can afford to overnight your application you should purchase your ticket at a higher price level.

Please read ALL information about Low Income Tickets BEFORE applying. You MUST follow all directions in order to be considered for the $145 ticket.

Requirements for Low Income Ticket application:

• Tickets are available through mail order only
• Applications must be postmarked NO EARLIER than January 25, 2008 and NO LATER than May 31, 2008.
• Limit one (1) $145 ticket per person and per application
• Include an additional $12 for Secure Delivery (First Class Signature Confirmation).
• Participants MUST fill out an application and mail it to the address below. You are welcome to get creative with your application, but all of your answers must also appear clearly on the version you print out
• Print and fill out the Low Income Ticket Application.
• Payment in the form of a Money Order or Cashier's Check, made out to Burning Man, MUST accompany your application. We will not hold applications for payment. Applications received without payment will be returned.
• To qualify for the Low Income Ticket you cannot have already purchased tickets at any other level, even if they are to be used by someone else.
• We cannot guarantee that you will receive a ticket at this level, and if you are not awarded a ticket your application and payment will be returned to you.
• If you do not have access to the internet, please contact us through regular mail at the PO Box listed below, or call 1-415-TO-FLAME and we will be happy to mail you an application.
• Be sure to save your Money Order receipt! We will return your payment to you if you do not qualify for a ticket.

PLEASE DO NOT mail your application before January 25th or it will be returned to you.

Send requests for applications and completed applications with payment to:

Burning Man
Attn: Low Income Tickets
PO Box 884688
San Francisco, CA 94188-4688

Scholarship Tickets:

The Scholarship Ticket Program offers 1000 tickets at a very reduced rate as well. These tickets are also awarded one per person and are while supplies last. You do not need to be a student or be planning part of a huge art project to receive one. For questions or to request an application, please email ON OR AFTER January 25, 2008: scholarship(AT)burningman(DOT)com and you will be emailed the link to the application. NOTE: If you have received a scholarship ticket in the past you are not eligible for one again.

If you do not have easy computer access, write to us at our PO Box with your mailing address and we will send you an application.

Deadline to apply: May 31, 2008

Mailing Address:
Attn: Scholarship Ticket Program
PO Box 884688
San Francisco, CA 94188-4688

IMPORTANT: By requesting scholarship tickets for Burning Man, you are thereby agreeing to the terms and conditions found here: terms and conditions page.

Ticket Delivery for Tickets ORDERED BY MAIL

• Secure Delivery to the U.S. and Canada (First Class Signature Confirmation or Global Priority) cost $12, and is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
• Regular U.S. Mail for mail ordered tickets is no additional cost, but we do not replace or refund for tickets lost via regular mail.
• Will Call (held at the Box Office at the front gate of the event, requires valid photo ID for pickup) is no additional cost for Mail Order Tickets.

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IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER

NEW! IMPORTANT! THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE GATE OF BURNING MAN. YOU MUST PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS BEFORE YOU LEAVE FOR THE EVENT.

By purchasing tickets via mail order, online, ticket outlets, or through our scholarship program, you are thereby agreeing to the terms and conditions found here: terms and conditions page.

For questions/issues about an ONLINE order, to change your shipping address or to change the name on will call ticket orders: go here and select a topic from the pulldown menu.

Stay informed check this page regularly for updated ticketing info, or subscribe to the JRS email newsletter to have ticketing and event info sent to you. To subscribe to the Jack Rabbit Speaks email newsletter, send a blank email to: bman-announce-subscribe(at)burningman(dot)com.

Please pay the highest price you can afford. When you buy a higher priced ticket it allows lower-income members of our community to purchase tickets at price levels they can afford. Let your gifting begin here.

When ordering by mail, choose secure delivery! We cannot be responsible for tickets that are lost when sent regular mail. Secure delivery allows us to track and possibly replace lost tickets.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED TICKET QUESTIONS

Go here for answers to our most frequently asked questions regarding tickets: FAQ

For questions about tickets ordered by mail (not online) email partiserv(at)burningman(dot)com
For online order issues, to change your shipping address or to change the name on will call ticket orders, see above section.
Hotline: (415-TO-FLAME)
Website: www.burningman.com

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