Burning Man's Orgy Dome got wrecked by 50 mph winds, now needs $30k to get properly erected again
Burning Man's Orgy Dome, a popular attraction at the festival, was severely damaged by 50 mph winds last year. The nonprofit organization Consensuality Inc. is seeking $30,000 through GoFundMe to rebuild the structure. The Orgy Dome has been a staple for over 20 years, attracting around 10% of festival attendees annually.
- ▪The Orgy Dome has operated for over 20 years and typically draws between 8,000 and 10,000 attendees each year.
- ▪Last year's 50 mph winds caused significant damage to the structure, leading to its closure.
- ▪The GoFundMe campaign has already raised over $22,000 towards the $30,000 goal for rebuilding.
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Burning Man's Orgy Dome got wrecked by 50 mph winds, now needs $30k to get properly erected again Jason Weisberger 6:22 pm Wed May 27, 2026 Cars got stuck in the mud at the 2025 Burning Man festival (NorthSky Films/shutterstock.com) Burning Man's Orgy Dome has survived two decades on the playa. Pumping away through the dust, the heat, and an inexhaustible human capacity for nudity in inhospitable climates. What it apparently could not survive was last year's 50-mph winds. The iconic "camp," run by the nonprofit Consensuality Inc. and drawing around 10% of all Burning Man attendees annually, is now on GoFundMe asking for $30,000 to rebuild.
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