Fractalfest 2023 - FutureFi
August 24-27 | Moses Scout Reservation
310 Birch Hill Road, Russell MA, USA
Fractalfest is a 4-day gathering in the woodlands focusing on immersive atmospheres, welcoming vibe, and inspirational moments. It features high-quality electronic music among three custom stages, dozens of workshops, Tea Lounge, Artifunktorium Art Gallery, Effigy Burn, Art Installations & Performances, Support Spaces, Healing Village & more.
This event is for those seeking a boutique music & arts event which satisfies all senses from sight, sound, taste, touch, & smell. Our core team of 100+ and 300+ volunteers are on duty around the clock to ensure there is something new to inspire you around every corner of the Fractal Forest. We value active participation, welcoming energy & personal responsibility.
Tickets
→ theticketing.co/e/fractalfest2023
Portal
→ fractaltribe.org/fractalfest2023
Applications
→ fractaltribe.org/fractalfest2023/applications
Lineups (Music | Workshops | Kids Activities | Healing Center | Art Gallery | Performers | Vendors)
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_____FutureFi_____
Our future is divided into two societies, one Utopian & one Dystopian. The factions exist separately, but together, interconnected, like yin & yang. The lines between the two get blurred depending on who you ask.
At Fractalfest 2023, enter a world in the future where you get to explore the growing divide yet increasingly illusioned difference between the two.
Is the Utopia all it really seems to be? Is the Dystopia really as bad as they say? It could be all you thought or you may find one is really the other.
Bonus FutureCred to those who show up to the Utopian Stage in your freshest sci-fi metallic minimalist vibe attire on Saturday & in their earthiest creaturiest garb to the Dystopian Stage on Sunday
_____10yr Anniversary_____
Fractalfest 2013 we embarked on a mission to host our first multi-day outdoor campout event for 250 faithful Fractilians in the mountains of Vermont USA. One stage, a few workshops, some rain and great vibes, we all stomped as a tribe for 3 days.
This year, we return for a seminal moment, our 10-year anniversary! Yes we’ve grown to 1,500+, 2 main stages and a chillout, loaded workshop lineups, full fledged art gallery & installations, healing space, film festival, kids camp, a staff larger than that original 2013 event itself, and more! While we’ve grown, we have maintained constant diligence in retaining our tribal roots. Placing emphasis on those tiny details that make the difference, keeping that personal touch and human nature which separates us from larger/more corporate orgs.
We are humbled to share our evolution with you and look forward to growing with you for another 10 years!
_____Offerings_____
Our 3 musical spaces complete with custom stages & immersive dancefloor atmospheres
Dystopian Valley → Psytrance, Progressive, Goa, Full-on, Dark Psy, HiTek, Techno, etc...
Utopia Plaza → Glitch, IDM, Experimental, Breaks, Bass, DnB, Dubstep, Psydub, etc...
CHILLDOme sponsored by ChodePay™→ Downtempo, World Music, Acoustic, Healing Frequencies, etc...
Camping Area → Camping is under shaded tree canopy throughout the venue. No car camping!
Private Accommodations → Cabin rentals & private campsite rentals with raised platforms w. heavy duty canvas tents and cots available right in the middle of the festival. Rent these in the "Upgrades" category on our ticketing page.
Support Space → A safe space for attendees seeking tranquility, a friendly voice, or assistance in overcoming challenging experiences.
Healing Center → Space for attendees to explore grounding and spiritual activities/topics. Take a moment breathe & connect away from the turbulence of the party.
Workshop Cathedral → 30+ educational, fun, and inspiring workshops will be held covering holistic health, expressive arts, sustainable skills, community, and communication, dispersed throughout all 4 days of the festival.
Vendor Village → Take a stroll to see local artisans with handmade threads, crafts, trinkets and more. A dynamic area of its own with impromptu music sets, theatrical performances, Aerials, get togethers & more. This is also where you can find official Fractalfest merch and our Info Booth.
Tea House → Refresh your day with a cool or warm cup of tea! Sit, relax and meet somebody new. Be sure to bring your own cup!
Artifunktorium → Experience a melding of the mind and senses with an immersive, experimental art experience.
FractalFeast → For the first time we will be welcoming outside food vendors! Refill your tummy and energize yourself at any time of the day or night! Focused on healthy and rejuvenating, but not sacrificing the joy of your taste buds.
FractalQuest → Riddles, clues, clues, characters...The Quest Master will give you your first mission, along with a sprinkle of knowledge to help you succeed. As you plunge into your journey, what you experience depends on your determination and open heart. Can you complete the journey by the end?
Fractal Film Festival: 5th edition → Attendee submitted shorts/films to provoke conversations, explore new ideas, enjoy a chill night to start on Thursday.
Performances → Strange masked creatures, fierce fire storytellers, poetic persons punctuating perilously, and many other performing arts masters will be seen and heard throughout the event. You never know whom you might encounter as you wander through the forest.
Effigy Burn → Bring all that you wish to energetically release to our effigy and make peace with what is holding you back. The Effigy is lit on Saturday night
Hot Showers → Freshen up and wash that fest grime away with the magic of water pressure and heaters!
Medical Staff → on duty 24/7 to treat any cuts, bumps or sicknesses
Security Team → Focus on de-escalation and friendliness. Present for support and facilitating a safe environment with the right vibe.
Vibes Patrol → Preserves that special vibe of Fractal events. They keep the atmosphere safe through diligent observation while responding to over intoxication, aggressive behavior, and sexual misconduct. If any of these situations come up, find a Vibes Patrol member (wearing a neon yellow shirt with “vibes” on the front), or any staff member.
Hangout nooks, endless woodland terrain, art installations, and much more!
_____Green Initiatives_____
Fractalfest is a LEAVE NO TRACE event → Leave the land as it was when we arrived back to its original state.
Pack In; Pack Out → No trash collection provided. Collect all your trash and TAKE IT HOME with you when you leave. We will provide you with a trash bag upon arrival.
Stash your sticks → They go to your campsite trash or your butt will be toasted like the cigarette.
Water → Bring your reusable drinking container to re-fill at one of our many hydration stations located around the venue, marked on the map & with signs posted on site.
_____Code of Conduct_____
COVID POLICY → Be prepared to follow CDC recommendations at the time of the festival
DESIGNATED CAMPSITE FIRES PERMITTED →
Only in approved & existing campsite locations. Follow Camp Ranger rules.
RESPECT OTHERS → Harassment of any kind, sexual or physical, is not tolerated. Respect each others’ space and boundaries. Consent is mandatory & communication is key. Harassment will lead to your removal from the premises.
NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES → Rules of society deem that illegalities are forbidden at the event or on site.
NO GLASS → We all know it will end up broken...never yours, but somebodies...so bring what you need in re-usable containers.
NO PETS → Pets are amazing, especially the furry kinds. This festival is not for them. Please find them a sitter for the weekend.
NO SHAME IN ACCEPTING SUPPORT → If you are made to feel uncomfortable and need to tell someone, we are here to help. Please find a member of our Vibes Patrol team (marked with a neon yellow armband), or visit the ‘Cooldown / Support space’
REFUNDS → By purchasing tickets to Fractalfest 2023, the ticket purchaser acknowledges refunds will not be given under any circumstances for the recipient of any ticket linked to their account.
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Who Are We?
www.fractaltribe.org/about
→ Fractaltribe is a community of artists, musicians & organizers dedicated to creating meaningful experiences & immersive atmospheres; celebrations which foster creative expression in a healthy and supportive environment through the vessel of music and culture.
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