2025 THEME CAMPS TBA
WHAT ARE THEME CAMPS?
Theme camps are a pre-planned group of people camping together with a collective mission to provide a FREE unique experience or environment to the community of Beardfest. Theme camps might offer their own pre-planned events as an additional/alternative activity for Beardfest participants to attend or simply provide a common area for folks to gather and enjoy the space. Theme Camps (and individuals) are encouraged to curate a space that most excites them!
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Theme camps take Beardfest to the next level! They provide additional spaces for festival participants to explore and get to know one another. As such, theme camps are provided with special perks, like a reserved campsite, placement on the official Beardfest map, and the ability to enter early to set up.
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Theme Camp Kid Friendliness levels:
We want to make sure all families always feel comfortable at Beardfest. This year when you check in you will receive a pamphlet. Inside will be a detailed map of the property which will include the theme camp locations along with its Kid Friendliness Level Rating.
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Red: No kids permitted.
Yellow: Some activities/topics will not be suitable for children's eyes and ears, but we leave the risk of engagement up to the parents.
Green: Kids are permitted 100% of the time.
Check out LAST year's theme camps!
Alien Abode
Organizer: Jasmin
Kid friendliness: Yellow
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Come hang out and talk about all things extraterrestrial. We'll have late-night space jams and a community art piece dedicated to outer space.
Anam Cara
Organizer: Lisa Cole
Kid friendliness: Yellow
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A nice place to chill out, watch movies at nighttime, do some batik stenciling (1-2pm every day), drum circles.
Cirque De Peace
Organizer: Kevin Thornton
Kid friendliness: Yellow
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A Haven of Creativity and Connection. Step into the vibrant world of Cirque De Peace at this year's festival. Our theme camp is not just a campsite; it's an immersive experience designed to spark creativity and foster connections. Picture a colorful oasis where the rhythm of life intertwines with the beat of the festival. As day turns into night, our space transforms, offering everything from flow arts workshops and mesmerizing fire performances to live jams and acoustic sessions. Engage in the artistry, connect with fellow festival-goers, and be part of the magic. Cirque De Peace invites you to join our community, where every moment is a celebration of creativity, peace, and the shared spirit of the festival.
Dance Medicine Philly
Organizer: Richie Parrella
Kid friendliness: Green
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This is a space for all the conscious minded folks who live the sober lifestyle! We’re here to get high on our own supply! We love to dance, connect, and thrive on loving one another!
Our theme camp is inclusive, and we’ll be jamming and hanging out when we’re not over at Jaya Kava’s lounge setup rocking out to DMP’s DJ’s sets late night! Join us for a safe space to settle, and a place for kindness and Intimacy!
Ralph’s Puppy Retreat
Organizer: Maddi
Kid friendliness: Yellow (animals will be present)
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For this theme camp we will be accepting “non-cash” donations for Voorhees Animal Orphanage including but not limited to cat and dog food, litter, newspaper, blankets, cages, hand soap, leashes, brooms/mops, etc.
https://www.vaonj.org/support/wish-list/
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In memory of Ralph, the Dachshund rockstar who had been to every single Beardfest in the past, we will be giving out puppy treats while accepting any/all non-cash donations patrons are willing to donate to the Voorhees Animal Orphanage! Feel free to stop by our cozy camp for hospitality and endless fun with your fur babies!
The Interplanetary Spore Society
Organizer: E King
Kid friendliness: Yellow
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What happens when you mix mushrooms and aliens? There’s only one way to find out. Come check out our big art, and take a look at the psilly side bins (in the psilly side show). We’re a bunch of funguys, gals and pals, so come one, come all, to the greatest tiny mushroom show on earth (within a one mile radius).
The Lovewise Lounge
Organizer: Michael Boothby
Kid friendliness: Yellow
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The Lovewise Lounge is a creative space that provides content creation, divination, and inspiration to all. Stop in for an interview, a reading, or a workshop. We'll have a mini art station, if making art is more your speed. We also have a free tea station, if you just want to hang out on our couches and take a load off. Don't forget to stop by after dark, when we transform into the late night live loop lounge for collaborative Marc Rebillet-style shenanigans!
Planet Sparkle
Organizer: Kyle Mencel
Kid friendliness: Yellow
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SPARKLE UP BEARDFEST! Travel off world & Up UR glitter game w/ BIODEGRADABLE GLITTER at Planet Sparkle! We're spilling the T about bio glitter & sparking conversation on positive climate solutions all while giving free glitter glow ups! Planet Sparkle is open from 1pm-3pm and 7pm-10pm daily! If we're off-world, you can glow up w/ our DIY table! Make the world a better place & look sexy while doing it!
Spookytown USA
Organizer: Caitlin MacDonald
Kid friendliness: Green
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We are back for another year of spooky fun! If you wish Halloween could be all year round like us, then please join us at SpookyTown USA! We pride ourselves in being spooky, not scary, silly, not sinister, but a little kooky and creepy, as well. Put on your favorite costume and join us for some treats, and if you're brave enough, we might have some tricks for you too!
Stef’s Cereal Bar
Organizer: Stefanie Wahl
Kid friendliness: Green
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Stef's Cereal Bar is the 'continental breakfast' of Beardfest! We offer a large variety of assorted cereals, milks, and light snacks to keep you fueled all weekend long! Enjoy a great conversation among friends old and new in our 'dining room' - there’s even a chandelier!
TATS N LAUGHS
Organizer: Michael Green
Kid friendliness: Yellow
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HEY BEARDFAM, we are Tats N Laughs tattoo parlor and we would love for you to come check out our array of temporary tattoos and custom body jewelry. Stop by for the sickest temp tats in south jersey. We have something for everyone, so let us finish your "beard fest vibe" with anything from a temporary sleeve to a shimmering mask of emerald gems. We will be hosting an open house everyday this weekend so make sure you stop by and take a look at our catalog! We even have custom "Beardfest" tattoos; our catalog is both family friendly and late night friendly ;) Hope to see you walking around the horseshoe!