Playa del Fuego

Playa del Fuego, also known as PDF, is a Mid-Atlantic Regional Burning Man Event taking place during the 4th week of May each year.

Playa del Fuego is an experiment in collaborative community building, featuring art, music, and a culture of play. This community is created by volunteers working together utilizing the Ten Principles of Burning Man as our guide. There are no spectators at Playa del Fuego; everyone collaborates in some way to create the event. It’s a place for radical self-expression, acceptance, inclusivity, and respect.

PDF is a sincere experiment in creating a gift economy. There are no concession stands. No cash transactions are permitted at Playa del Fuego. Even bartering is discouraged. If you need something, ask for it. If you have something, gift it! Note: Ice Sales and Re-Entry Passes are available to purchase onsite via credit or debit card sales only.

PDF began with about 20 east coast residents who were preparing to make their first journey to Burning Man in the Nevada desert, and wanted to get together a little closer to home to celebrate the spirit of the event. They joined together on the beach of Assateague Island on Maryland’s coast on August 1st, 1998. In the spring of 2001, Playa Del Fuego had grown so much that a new site was needed to accommodate all the participants and it moved to Flemings Landing, DE. In 2018, Playa del Fuego found a new home in Tamaqua, PA where it remains today. PDF is a 100% volunteer-run event, with volunteers administering art grants, managing parking, facilitating workshops, handling ticket sales, and so much more.