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Rules and Regulations
Local Laws
Midian is a privately-run event venue that obeys all local ordinances
and laws. Firearms, illegal drugs, or alcoholic beverages not intended
for personal consumption are not permitted. Sexual Harassment and
Misconduct will not be tolerated. Any violation of the law will be
reported to the police.
Tolerance
Midian is open to all races, genders, sexual orientations, lifestyles
and spiritual paths. Anyone heard or seen engaging in hurtful racism,
sexism, genderism, ageism, hetroism, religious intolerance, or any
other prejudiced behavior will not be tolerated.
Waivers
All visitors to Midian must sign a waiver. Waivers are available at the
front gate. Other festivals may have additional rules, regulations and
waivers.
Outside Misconduct
Midian keeps in close contact with other regional and national venues. Being banned from any of these other venues may
affect your future admittance to Midian. Midian will review these
instances on a case-by-case basis. However, all bans due to sexual
misconduct will translate into refusal to admittance to Midian.
Hunting, Fishing, Foraging & Planting
No hunting/fishing/foraging is allowed on the grounds without prior
approval of Midian staff. Please ask permission before harvesting or
planting at Midian. Even well-intentioned unapproved plantings can
endanger the ecology of Midian.
Trash and Glass
Keep your camp area cleared of trash and clutter. No cigarette butts or
other debris is to be tossed on any part of the grounds. Glass is not
allowed at the main fire. Please decant all beverages you will be
bringing to the main fire into plastic containers.
Garbage Removal
Plan to remove all of your own trash from your campsite when you leave
Midian. We strongly encourage you to bring a majority of what will
become trash in paper form as this can be burned on site. Personal
garbage removal is required.
Photography and Fliming
Photography and filming are permitted only if prior permission is
requested of anyone whose photo you may be taking. This includes
individuals in the background area of your shot. Failure to comply with
these rules will cause security staff to enforce destruction of all
film or digital files on your camera device, and may result in removal
from Midian. That said, we do encourage photography at Midian, however,
we highly encourage getting written consent from any individuals in a
picture or film prior to distributing it.
Creek Rules
Wading and swimming in the creek is at your own risk. You must wear a
suit or clothing at all times while in the creek. No minors (under the
age of 18) are allowed in the creek without direct supervision of an
adult.
Climbing
Climbing on the rock walls is not permitted to any adult or child at Midian.
Fire Tending
The fire tenders around the main fire are trained and authorized by
Midian to work with the main bonfire. Unless you are an authorized fire
tender, please keep a safe distance from the bonfire. Only approved
Midian fire tenders may handle fire wood or fire tending of the main
bonfire.
Reservation of Admittance
Midian reserves the right to refuse or revoke admittance to anyone at anytime without a refund.
Etiquette and Culture of Midian
Personal Responsibility
Be responsible for you own welfare and for the welfare of those in your
charge while at Midian. All attendees are held responsible for their
own behavior. Midian will not be held liable for personal loss or
injuries while attending the festival.
Personal Welfare
Most of
the festival season is very warm. Please be sure to drink plenty of
water, and wear sunscreen. Also, please take precautions against poison
ivy, poisonous snakes, and insects, including mosquitoes, ticks, and
stinging insects. Remember, you are in the woods! Keep foodstuffs
contained and sealed up to eliminate wildlife raids.
Children
Children are welcome at Midian. Please keep in mind that minors are
always the responsibility of their parent or guardian while at Midian.
Children age 7 and under must be in eyesight of a parent/guardian at
all times. Children age 17 and under will be required to wear a
bracelet with their parent’s/guardian’s name, as well as their age.
Children should not be left to wander unattended or unsupervised.
Children caught breaking the rules or engaged in unsafe activities will
have their bracelets initialed and taken back to their
parents/guardians for a warning (under whose direct supervision they
will remain until the end of the event). In the event of a second
infraction by the child or guardian, Midian staff will ask the family
to leave the property for the remainder of the event. All children are
expected to conduct themselves in accordance with all guidelines set
forth. Failure to do so could result in dismissal from the festival
without refund.
Pets
Only service animals (with current documentation and shot record) are
permitted at Midian-sponsored events. (Please bring this documentation
with you for verification by gate staff.) During work weekends, animals
are permitted as long as they are leashed, controlled by a responsible
adult, and kept away from the main fire and food areas. In all cases,
pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals. In the
event that the pet policies are not followed, owners will be given 1
warning by Midian staff. If a second infraction occurs, the pet and
owner will be asked to leave the land immediately, and only the owner
will be welcome to return.
Drum Etiquette
Please be respectful of other people's items, especially drums and
other instruments around the main fire. Please do not play other
people's drums without permission, and do not set items on drums. Drums
are not tables, and can be damaged by pressure, moisture, and rough
objects. Drumming is allowed at all hours during a festival, provided
it does not interfere with a scheduled event, like a quiet ritual.
Please check with festival organizers if you are unclear on when
drumming is appropriate.
Alcoholic Consumption
Alcohol is allowed at the main fire, unless otherwise stated on a
festival website. We ask that you please drink responsibly and in
moderation. Drinks are often shared around the fire. If you are the
parent of an underage child it is your responsibility to ensure that
they do not consume alcoholic beverages while at Midian.
Clothing Optional
Midian is committed to gender equality in all aspects, including in
clothing choices. Both women and men (over the age of 18) may be
topless at most Midian events. (Yellow light)
Some events and programming are offered that is specifically
family-oriented and involves no nudity whatsoever. (Red light)
Certain festivals are adult in nature (both theme and content), open
only to those who are 21 and over, and are entirely clothing
optional.(Green light)
At no time are children 17 and under permitted to be nude (outside of their tent or rinse station stall) at Midian.
Please remember that nudity is not an invitation to touch, nor does it
imply consent in any way. Please be courteous and respectful of other
people's space. Harassment will not be tolerated.
Choosing a Campsite
Camping is permitted in nearly any suitable location throughout Midian
except for those areas specifically designated for vendors, area deemed
unsuitable by management (such as those under construction) or where
your campsite would be an obvious obstruction (in the middle of the
road, or right in front of the main stage would be a bad idea). Also,
please avoid setting up camp where it would block access to any of the
shrines around Midian. If you require electricity for a medical
condition you will also be limited to a few campsites with power
hookups. Please let the staff know if this is the case. Because Midian
is a reclaimed limestone rock quarry there is very little topsoil for
driving tent stakes into. Alternate methods of securing your shelter
(ropes to trees, weights, etc.) are recommended.
Active Areas
Please keep in mind that not all attendees of the festival will keep
the same hours as you! We strongly suggest that you plan your campsite
according to your sleeping habits.
Shrines, Circles, Campsites
Midian hopes to encourage attendees and staff to create sacred spaces
and to feel a personal connection with the land. All sacred spaces will
be treated with respect and left as they were built (unless they
infringe upon camping availability or safety). Temporary altars and
shrines that can be removed at the end of an event are always welcome
and need no staff approval. Attendees may clear and beautify campsites
for their own use with the understanding that Midian staff cannot
guarantee your exclusive use of that space. Development of permanent
sacred spaces (those that modify the land and/or cannot be removed
easily) must be proposed to and approved by the Board of Directors
beforehand.
Firepits
There are campsite firepits available at Midian. Please do not create a
new firepit without prior permission from Midian staff. If you arrive
early to a Midian event there is a very good chance that you will have
access to a firepit at your campsite. If you are arriving to an event
later you may still have access to the firepits, but may need to share
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