Animals
Pets and other animals are prohibited, with the exception of service animals.
Art Cars
Art cars are permitted on site but must be pre-registered! Direct questions to producer@constellationburn.org.
Burning With Minors
For the protection of minor children (anyone under age 18) and in accordance with PA law, any
minors attending this event must be accompanied by someone with legal authority to make decisions for the minor or child.
- You are responsible for the care, supervision, and well-being of the minor AT ALL TIMES. The accompanying guardian must have signed an event waiver of liability for the minor (see website for details).
- There may be activities that are not suitable for children or behavior that you may not wish your children to see. Do not expect anyone to censor their behavior because children are present.
- Inability to care for the minors you bring to the event can result in ejection. Unacceptable behavior of a minor under your supervision (examples: underage drinking, vandalism, theft) can also result in ejection.
- For legal and safety reasons, minors may not Ranger nor be responsible for checking IDs at the gate. Coordinators/shift leads have the right to remove unsupervised minors from tasks or shifts at their discretion.
Drinking and Driving
Any ticket holder found driving while intoxicated/under the influence may be banned from the event for no less than one year and possibly for life. The BoD reserves the right to ban participants suspected of altered driving based on concerns raised by members of the community.
A motorized vehicle is defined as a non-human powered vehicle and includes cars, RVs, buses, art cars, tractors, go-karts, golf carts, scooters, and similar devices.
Handwashing Stations
Along with the portos will be handwashing stations. Key word: HAND. Do not use the handwashing stations for washing your dishes or drinking water.
Illegal Activity
Please abide by all relevant local, state, and federal laws. Constellation does not condone ANY
illegal activity and will cooperate with all local, county, state, and federal officials.
Leave No Trace (LNT)
LNT is an important but simple principle of our community. The goal is to leave things in better condition than we found them and not leave problems for others to deal with. That means no ground burn scars, no trash (cigarette butts, poop, feathers, sofas, bacon grease, beer cans, glitter, or sequins) and no altering or destroying trees or existing structures.
Porta Potties: If it wasn’t made by your body, don’t put it in the potty. Biowaste and one-ply toilet paper only. “Flushable” baby wipes, tampons, pads, food, beer bottles, etc. are MOOP. They clog the potty and may result in our potties not getting emptied on schedule. Do not abandon your trash on the floor or bench of a potty. Pack it out with you. Wash your hands, illness spreads fast!
Garbage: You must carry out your trash. Burn barrels are not trash cans and there are no public trash cans at this event. You are responsible for all the trash you create. Don’t ask someone if they have a trash can. They don’t.
Ash Dump: Spent ashes must go in the ash dump. Ask a Ranger, DPW, or smartie-pants where it is. Extinguish your fires with enough time for them to cool during your pack out.
Recycling: Camp Green Your Burn will offer some facilities for recycling as a gift to the community, but ultimately you are responsible for proper handling of recyclables. Like trash, you must pack out recycling. Be prepared to bring your recycling home for your local pickup.
Food Waste: Contrary to popular belief, Leave No Trace has nothing to do with whether or not something is organic or biodegradable. Rather, it focuses on leaving the environment as you found it (or better). If you brought it with you, pack it out. This includes all food waste, as it can be disruptive to the natural ecosystem and attract pests. Please be respectful of our site and take everything with you when you leave. Camp Green Your Burn will offer some facilities for composting as a gift to the community, but ultimately you are responsible for proper handling of your food waste.
Pools: Pools filled with liquid are only allowed in personal or theme camp areas. They can not be placed in communal areas. All gray water must be dealt with appropriately and in accordance with event policy. Do not dump it out on the ground. If you don’t know where an appropriate spot is, it is YOUR responsibility to find out. All filled pools must be either attended by an adult or barricaded at all other times.
No Nudity Within Sight of Entrance
If you can see the road or the “outside world” make sure you are covered.
Off-Limits Areas
There are several areas at Fort Royale Farm that are off-limits. Some of these are the property owners’ home and other homes adjacent to the property. Others are wildlife habitats – please do not camp or enter these areas. There is a resident horse living in a paddock behind the Horsehead Nebula – please respect her safety and peace, and stay away. Also off limits is a family cemetery at the top of the ridge near the Andromeda Space Dock. Please confine your macabre activities to your camps, and let the dead rest in peace. With the exception of the houses, off-limits areas will be marked with ribbon. If there is a question about a particular area, contact a ranger for clarification. In general, use good judgment. If you disrespect off-limits areas, Constellation is not responsible for what happens to you. At a minimum, you will be forced to leave.
Photography and Video
Individuals retain legal rights to the use of their images, and the use of any media for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden without the express written permission of Playa del Fuego, Inc. and any subjects of the photographs and video. Contact the BOD for more information.
- Photographers may not photograph anyone who requests not to be photographed, and must destroy any existing images at the subject’s request, even if prior consent had been granted.
- It is prohibited to take pictures in a camp or of a person that has posted a “No Photos” sign, or at an event where a “no photos” policy has been announced.
- We expect photographers to be open about their activities. If someone is seen trying to hide that they are taking pictures, malicious intent may be assumed.
- Photographers: obtain permission to take pictures of individuals. This permission would ideally be obtained beforehand. However, if a great candid shot presents itself, a digital photographer may choose to “shoot first,” and ask permission afterwards. They are still obligated to erase the picture if the subject does not approve.
- A photographer may take a picture of groups of people, or of artwork with people nearby, in a public area that has no specific prohibition against it, without asking permission of all the people that incidentally appear in the shot. However, it is expected that the photographer will exercise judgment about the content of their photographs, and will obtain consent whenever practical.
- If a photographer is perceived to be violating these rules, guidelines, or the community trust, they may be confronted by any member of the community. If the problem cannot be resolved, ask a Ranger to help mediate. Anyone violating Constellation rules or interfering with others’ safety and enjoyment of the event may be evicted.
Despite the Constellation photography policy, Constellation cannot be held responsible if a photo of you appears in public.
Porta Potties
Porta potties (including accessible portos and handwashing stations) are provided in multiple locations throughout the property. Please be respectful to your fellow participants and do your part to keep the potties clean and in working order. Do not put anything other than single-ply toilet paper in the potties. This means NO: two-ply toilet paper, cigarette butts, baby wipes, feminine hygiene items, condoms, food, beer cans, walkie-talkies, etc.
Remember: if it doesn’t come from your body, it doesn’t go in the potty!
If you notice a problem with the portos or a participant abusing them, please report it to a Ranger. If you bring extra toilet paper, be sure that it’s single ply. Anything else could clog the honey trucks that remove the waste throughout the event.
Potable Water
The site is served by city water services. Potable water is available from the spigots behind the stage in Stargate Command. We ask that you bring enough water to drink, clean your dishes, etc. but if you need to fill up a jug, go ahead. Keep in mind, though, that these spigots are quite far from all camps, and you’ll need to transport the water back to camp yourself. Also, these spigots have limited access for personal use only. No washing dishes at the spigot or using them to fill RVs.
Vending/Gifting/Bartering/Theft
Vending of any kind is not allowed. This includes promotion of other events. Bartering is discouraged. Gifting is not to be confused with bartering. A gift is offered freely without expectation of an exchange. Taking something because you want it is still theft.