AZ Burn After Reading – April 2026

News and updates from the Arizona Burnerverse, April 2026

Short and sweet pre-Saguaro Man issue:

Saguaro Man – April 22-26
Regional Contacts Search Status
AZ Burners Without Borders – Get Involved
Burning Man – Black Rock City 2026
2026 AZ Burners Calendar

Read on for all of your AZ Burner news!

Saguaro Man 2026 – Succulent Dystopia

April 22-26, 2026 in Willcox, Arizona

It’s almost here!

🌵 New Land, New Policies 🌵

Our new playa home brings changes to policies related to gray water, nudity, etc., plus new recommendations for surviving and thriving.

For example, the playa is pretty MOOPy so wear good shoes and bring tire repair kits.

Got questions? Find your answer in the Saguaro Man Survival Guide. Don’t got questions? Review the Survival Guide anyway.

View Survival Guide.

🌵 Volunteer: We Need You 🌵

Your community needs YOU to help make Saguaro Man a success. Gate and greeters. Center Camp. Leave no trace. Volunteer now.

🌵 Got Tickets? Need Tickets? 🌵

Don’t get scammed by ticket offers from strangers! Our ticketing partner Humanitix offers a secure second-hand marketplace for tickets. Buy or sell now.

Burning Man Project: Regional Contacts Search

Timeline image showing the stages of the Interview Process from Nov 2025 to April 2026

Interviews have been completed, recommendations were made and the decision was finalized by Burning Man Project this week! Our Arizona region is soon to have a team of 6 new RC’s! They’re in the process of signing documents and going through their onboarding, and in the coming week or two we’ll all receive the announcement from Burning Man Project! We couldn’t be more thrilled with this outcome! Several of our new RC’s will be at Saguaro Man, and we are organizing a “Meet & Greet” at Center Camp on Thursday, April 23rd at noon, along with the AZ Burners Board and a community conversation about our land. Hope to see you there!

We are grateful for the 7 community members who raised their hand and the work done by the interview team. Thank you!

Burners Without Borders

Burners Without Borders Arizona is our community-led hub for creating positive change in the Arizona Region through Volunteer Participation

Board Nominations Open! We’re seeking nominations for two open board seats for 2026. Ideal candidates have experience in nonprofit management and are active members of the Burning Man community. Critical needs: Treasurer and Secretary. Submit nominations online: NOMINATION FORM
AZ BwB is partnering with Walter Hive for four blood drives in 2026. Last year, 35 units were collected! Thanks to those who donated on March 9th. Upcoming dates: August 16, October 12, and December 29. Sign up to donate here: BLOOD DRIVE. Can’t donate? Encourage friends and family to participate.

AZBWB funding comes from AZ Burner ticket sales, donors, and private trusts. Got a community project? Apply for a grant: GRANT APPLICATION See you at upcoming events, and thank you for helping us bring Burner principles to our community!