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FreakDown

Festival

Aug15th-19th 2024

FreakDown is a multi-day experience of whimsical play, creative exploration and family friendly community.

FreakDown

Festival

Aug15th-19th 2024

The Event

We offer many interactive and immersive spaces at the event. Past spaces have included:

Lady Bullion’s Hot Brothel: A late-night nourishing hangout serving hot sipping broth, and herbal ​elixirs in a cozy, welcoming environment.

Wee Petite Boutique/Pick-a-Thong: A beautifully organized clothing exchange by day. A adult only ​sex positive hang out space by night.

Teen Dream: Be transported back to the era of slumber parties and crushes. This early 2000’s fem ​bedroom themed space is a perfect get ready area.

Space Space: Come space out with our extraterrestrial buddies in this blacklight chill zone.

The Remembrance: A collective alter to place photos, keepsakes and other things to remember ​those we have lost

Granny Smiths Tea Lounge: Intimate hangout zone under the shade of an apple tree

And so much more!

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How do I keep clean?

We have two outdoor hot showers. Water supply is limited so we encourage participants to take short showers and not use them every day. Participants often dip in the rivers to cool off and freshen up. And of course, baby wipes are always a great addition for festival hygiene.

What about beverages?

We offer two onsite options for purchasing beverages. Please bring cash if you wish to utilize these.

When do tickets go on sale?

June

Do children need tickets?

Yes, you must register your children.

Children 12 and under are pay by donation.

Children 13-18 cost $75 per child.

19 and over are full price.

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Is ice available?

No. But our drinks on site have cold ice.

Is water available?

Yes, but fill-up stations are limited. Please bring a 1-2 gallon water jug to keep at your camp.

Are pets allowed?

No, for the safety of all participants, we do not allow pets of any kind. If you have a registered service animal, please reach out to organizers to make arrangements by emailing woof@freakdown.org

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Camping ​& Food

General Camping: We offer tent camping in an area of the property affectionately called “The ​Triangle” located in a triangular wedge of land nestled between Keller Creek and the Yachats ​River. This is flat, shaded and only accessible by footbridge during the event.

Due to limited space, we ask that you keep your camp footprint small and don’t create large ​“living room” spaces around your tent.

This area is not ideal for families with children or those with mobility concerns.

Family Camping: We have family camping in our most accessible area of the event. Family camp ​is situated close to amenities on a gently sloped lawn with moderate shade and sun. . It is ​equipped with a small kitchen for quick prep of necessary in-between meal snacks and an ​interactive play zone for kids of all ages. Note: Family camp is approximately 100 yards from the ​closest creek access point.

Due to limited space, we ask that you keep your camp footprint small and don’t create large ​“living room” spaces around your tent. Shade is limited in Family Camp, please plan accordingly.

If you indicate interest in staying in the Family Camping area, our Family Camp Coordinator ​will be in contact with you ahead of the event.

Car camping: There is limited car camping available, however, we recommend tent ​camping.

Car camping is located across the road from the event and separated from activities. This ​can be a good option if you need more quiet or private space or need to camp in your ​vehicle for any reason. It is also sunnier and not as lucious.

Quiet Camping: This shaded area is reserved for elders, those who go to bed early and ​families with noise-sensitive children. Quiet Camp is further from the main festivities and ​located across the river, therefore children must be with their responsible adult at all times ​while at camp.

FOOD

We have a central kitchen that provides breakfasts and dinners. Meals have vegan/vegetarian and ​gluten-free options.

Other food notes:

Coffee and tea are provided in the morning.

Please bring your own snacks and lunch.

Please bring your own utensils, cup, and bowl/plate.

To limit fire danger, there will be a small stove available for personal use within the larger ​FreakDown kitchen. Please do not bring your own stoves. We encourage you to bring lunches and ​snacks that do not require a stove.

Be Prepared

• Camping gear
• Tent, bedding, etc.
• Toiletries and towel (for shower or swimming)
• Headlamp
• Personal dishes (bowl, spoon, fork, non-glass cup)
• Swimwear if you don’t want to be naked in the river
• Lunches, snacks, and beverages
• A water jug (there is potable water on site, but we recommend bringing a 1-2 gallon jug with you ​so you can have water accessible to you at your own camp)
• Layers for all the weather (sunny, warm, cool, rain, etc.). FreakDown is 9 miles inland from the ​Pacific Ocean and it can get quite cold at night so we recommend bringing warm jackets and ​hats. And of course bring COSTUMES!
• Shoes that you can dance and walk on grass with and that will keep your feet warm at night.

• Cash! Please bring cash for late night menu options and more.
• Earplugs (Freakdown is a compact event and sound travels to all camping areas. Tents are ​close together and music and DJ sets will go late on Friday and Saturday nights, so please ​plan accordingly and bring ear plugs/white noise machines, etc).

Optional items:

• Costumes or fun clothes to donate/exchange at the Wee Petite Boutique.
• A photo or small item for a remembrance space.
• Choice books for the book exchange shelf.
• Costumes and clothes to participate in our daily themes (these will be announced closer to ​the event)
• A cart to carry your supplies into your camping area (we also provide wheelbarrows)
• Fire extinguisher (We do have fire suppression kits at FreakDown, but we encourage each ​camp to be self-sufficient with their own as well)

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Crew ​Descriptions

Regardless of what tier ticket you bought we encourage everyone to sign up for a shift at FreakDown. This is a volunteer led event. Signing up for a shift is a great way to meet new people and helps keep our ticket costs down. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Crew Descriptions

We work together in order to build community, keep ticket prices low, feel purposeful, and create an ​environment of giving. We seriously can't pull this off without you! The following is a list of our current ​volunteer crews. Crews are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and based on the needs of the event. ​For certain crews, the crew lead will reach out to you before the event to coordinate shift times. For all ​others, there will be a short crew orientation on Saturday morning.

KITCHEN: We provide breakfast and dinner at Freakdown and we need all the help we can get in the ​kitchen! Plan to help with at least 2 shifts (cooking breakfast, cooking dinner, a mid-day prep shift for ​dinner, or cleaning after either breakfast or dinner) throughout the event.

AMBIANCE RESET: Help beautify the space during the event, help reset the common areas every morning ​before workshops start so we can do it all over again!

ARTIST RELATIONS: Help receive and orient artists/performers as they arrive (particularly if they arrive ​outside of registration times), and generally support artists on site. Work with camp hosts to mark off ​camping areas, and help coordinate communication with the tech team.

COFFEE & TEA: If you are an early morning riser, this crew is for you! Make sure to have coffee and tea ​ready for the masses by 7:30am.

FIRE CREW: Work with fire crew lead to make sure fire extinguishing systems are in place; be willing to stay ​up late and monitor the fire pit.

FIRST AID: You must have medical training to be on this crew (WFA, WFRR, EMT, Paramedic, Doctor, ​Naturopath, etc). There is a large first aid kit provided at FreakDown that is accessible to all attendees, but ​since we are 15 min away from town, and 45 minutes fron the closest urgent care we want to make sure ​there are people around who can help in case of an emergency. There are no shifts for this crew, we will ​ask you to identify yourself in the welcome circle and may put a First Aid sign at your tent so that attendees ​know they can go to you for help.

PRE-EVENT DECOR & AMBIANCE: Focus on beautifying the space, set up decor and ambiance. Must be ​available to prearrange arrival on or before Wednesday morning (8/14).

REGISTRATION: Helping with the registration process as people arrive, either checking people in at ​the registration table, or helping them get settled and oriented in camp. Must arrive by Thursday (8/15).

VIBE RANGERS: Roam the property and make sure everyone is having a good time and staying safe ​and with respect for the land and our neighbors. You will likely do one or two shifts throughout the ​event. Shifts are usually at night till early morning, so this crew is great for night owls.

WATER CREW: Make sure that hand-washing and drinking water stations are full and replenished ​daily and as needed throughout the event.

SANITATION: Empty trash, recycle cans, and sanitize/restock porta potties. This work happens ​multiple times daily as needed throughout the event. You can make it glamorous!

SHUTTLE CREW: Help shuttle cars to the lot down the road. Must be sober during shift. Need to be ​onsite by the morning of Thursday (8/15).

SET UP: Help with pre-event responsibilities of prepping the land, structures and technical ​requirements of the event. Must be able prearrange arrival on or before Wednesday morning (8/14)

TAKE DOWN: Help with general deconstruction and cleanup. Must be able to stay the full day on ​Monday (8/19).

TRIANGLE CAMP HOSTS: Help welcome people as they arrive at the camping area, show them ​available camping spaces, know the property boundaries, etc. Be available for questions. Must arrive ​by Thursday (8/15), or morning on Friday (8/16).

TECH: SOUND & LIGHTING: Assist with the set up and running of sound, lighting and stage ​management. It is preferred that you have some basic stage tech experience.

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Mission & ​Values

FreakDown’s mission is to build a multi-generational community, where we can ​explore creativity and self expression, deepen our connection to each other, ​and experience the value of interactive play. FreakDown invites you to ​embrace a childlike perspective, which has a rippling effect of joy and wonder ​that permeates throughout the event. By offering opportunities to play and ​create together, FreakDown empowers us to navigate life’s challenges and ​reminds us to find joy in our day to day. Playing together in community, allows ​us to not only increase our individual vitality but also strengthen our collective ​resilience and joy. By investing in this joy, we are better equipped to spark ​positive social change inside and outside of our community.

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• Community Building - We strive to be a place where people build new friendships, strengthen old ones, have opportunities to connect deeply, and expand their community. We are immensely grateful for and celebrate the multi-generational FreakDown community.
  

• Next level play - At the FreakDown we have the opportunity to create supportive and fun learning experiences where we can explore our creativity, self expression, and the ways that we connect together. Along with increasing our creative potential, FreakDown strives to create a safe and inclusive space for everyone to step into powerful places for deepening relationships where we can explore our creativity, self expression, and the ways that we connect together through play.

• Equity & Belonging - As a community, we recognize power structures and oppression exist as a result of present and historical marginalization and colonization of people based on origin, nationality, race, gender, ability, religion, class, and more. We are committed to creating an environment where we can recognize the effects of oppression, recognize our potential involvement, and recognize our own biases. The ultimate goal is to learn from each other and prevent further oppression so that we can be a community force of positive change.

We also acknowledge that festival culture in the US has historically been predominantly white, and within that reality has existed overt and covert racism (cultural appropriation, microaggressions and more). The organizers of FreakDown are committed to the ongoing work that cultural change requires, and are open to feedback. If you identify as Black, Indigenous, or a person of color, we invite you to meet with the BIPOC affinity group at FreakDown.

Group Agreements

In order to create a space where we can feel safe to explore our creativity, connect genuinely ​with each other, and build a long-lasting community, we need:

• Consent first and always! We seek an environment built around mutual consent and ​respect for a person's decisions and autonomy of their own body.

• Respect yourself and each other - this includes, personal boundaries, consent, creative ​expression, forms of communication, self talk, etc. We have no tolerance for harassment ​and discrimination of any kind.

• Respect the land, the infrastructure and the art - We are grateful to be on the land and ​be able to co-create this event with you. Many people have poured their hearts and souls ​into the infrastructure and art, please don’t damage it.

• Make Space/Take Space - We encourage you to speak up and share, and to recognize ​when to make space for others. If you usually feel safe and confident speaking your ​thoughts, try creating space for others to share. We can learn so much by deeply listening ​to each other. If you aren’t one to usually speak up first, we want to hear from you!

• Share from “I” perspective - share from your own experience, not from others.

• Tend to impact - even with the best of intentions, there can be unintended harmful impact. ​Sometimes the best thing to do is apologize for the impact, rather than explaining the ​intention. Understanding the difference between intention and impact can help us to ​move into greater accountability and empathy as we listen to each other without the need ​to defend ourselves.

• Hold ourselves and each other accountable to these agreements - this can be ​as simple as, “hey, that comment landed funny. Can I tell you why?”

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