community-run events at beardfest 2023!
Events organized by Beardfest participants and theme camps, outside the realm of Beardfest sponsored workshops and curated entertainment. Check out these additional awesome activities dreamt up and run by festival goers just like you!
The PaintGround at Beardfest
Thursday: 7:00pm and 9:00pm
Friday and Saturday: 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm, 10:30pm
The PaintGround near The Forest Stage
Come Get Messy and Do Art in the PaintGround at Beardfest! We will be splattering florescent non-toxic paint while dancing and making community art on canvas. Each session is 45 minutes. Capacity is limited per session and each session starts on time.
Mindful Enchantment Yoga with Boo
Friday 12:00-1:15pm
Lakeside Movement Area
What better way to saddle into this busy weekend of dancing and connecting than asana yoga? Ground and quiet the mind, awaken the body mindfully, and tune in. Allowing yourself a sliver of time to drop into your authentic magical self and feel invigorated to continue your weekend of sharing and dancing. Don’t forget your mat!
Batik Stenciling
Friday and Saturday 1:00-2:30pm
Theme Camp: Anam Cara in The Loop
Bring your dark colored cotton clothing and use my stencils to make bleach batik designs. Come art your stuff!
Down the Rabbit Hole Tea Party
Saturday 4:00-6:00pm
Theme Camp: Down the Rabbit Hole in The Loop
Come join us Down the Rabbit Hole for an eventful tea party!
Body Glitter Bar
Friday and Saturday 4:00-7:00pm, or until we run out
Theme Camp: Glow Up, Get Down in The Loop
OMG GLITTER, RIGHT?! Do you love glitter, but hate micro plastic in your body and eyes? The Art Jam Collective has you covered...in glitter, like on your face. We're offering FREE glow ups with BIODEGRADABLE GLITTER!! Our hours are 4pm to 7pm daily and we are first come first serve; arrive early because we'll have a set amount of glow up per day!
Dog Parade
Saturday 2:00pm
Forest Stage
Relaxed parade for campers to show off their dogs. One at a time, campers will come up to the front and use a mic to introduce their dog and get a photo. Participation gifts will be given to every dog. At the end, we will parade with the dogs to the beach stage.
Contact Improv
Friday 5:00-6:00pm
Lakeside Movement Area
In this beginner friendly workshop we learn about body language, ways to connect with our body and express ourselves through movement. We create a safe space to be playful and creative. Explore how to be present and connect with yourself and others on a dance floor.
Dutch Trading Co. Clothing Swap
Starts on Friday
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm*
*We’ll keep out the clothes until Sunday morning for additional swaps, so check back throughout the festival!
Hello Beardfam! Looking for some new threads this festival season? Come on down and bring your used clothes (shirts, pants, jackets, etc.) to Dutch Camp for our first ever clothing swap! We’ll be separating sizes into XL/Small, Medium, & Large/XL to help you easily find a new fit for you! Please bring an article of clothing for trade and all clothes left over will be donated!
