RULES AND GUIDELINES

Be courteous and kind to one another, were all hosting each other and everything done here is done by volunteers. Its a group effort and any help in the kitchen, meal stations, and clean up after is greatly appreciated.


AGE RESTRICTION

• We observe Beltane as a holiday focused, at least in part, on the sexual union of God and Goddess.  Adult themes will be discussed, and rituals and workshops will have adult content.  Because of this, everyone attending Oklahoma Beltane must be 18 years of age or older.

RULES OUTSIDE APPLY INSIDE

• The laws on the outside apply to the inside.  We still have to obey the laws of the muggles and mundane.

FIRE CIRCLE

• The Fire Tenders are here to provide you with a safe, enjoyable fire. Please don’t interfere with them as they tend the fire. Be respectful of them, obey their instructions immediately and politely and don’t interfere with them as they tend the fire.
• Be aware of the people sharing the fire with you. The Fire Tenders may ask you to make room for dancers or drummers - please be respectful of them and do as they ask.
• If you would like to make an offering to the fire ask the Fire Tenders first. Items that may be burned must be organic and burn cleanly. Paper, wooden items, small cloth bags, etc. are good examples. Cigarette butts, aluminum cans, glass bottle and other trash are not. The Fire Tenders have the final say as to what may be burned and if they say ‘No’ please be respectful of their decision.

CABINS

• Cabin and Lodge residents are responsible for making sure that their floors are swept, all rooms are clean, and all trash is removed to a designated trash dumping site before leaving. Absolutely no cooking inside the cabins.  Smoking, burning of incense and/or candles is prohibited
• .They are bunk style beds that many couples often pull together to make a full bed. Please be aware of others who are sharing a cabin with you who may not be comfortable with the bunks pulled together and sleeping next to someone. Any room mate requests are filled to the best of our ability.
• Osage State Park is very particular about the state cabins are left in.  Please don't leave the cleanliness of your cabin up to the festival organizers after you've gone.  Please leave the cabin in as good a state (or better) than you found it.

      
CAMERAS

• Wristbands indicate that someone does not wish to be photographed.
• Every recognizable person in the photo or viewfinder must be checked and double-checked for wristbands; Once when you're taking the photo, and again before you post it anywhere.
• Please respect others privacy.  Respect must be given and honored to those who do not want their picture taken.

PETS

• No pets please.  Registered / Certified Service Animals only.  If you intend to bring a Service Animal, please note this in the Special Physical Requirements section of your registration form.

EXPLORING THE AREA

• Be careful. Several areas are rocky and not level. Wear proper footwear when exploring.
• Respect and abide by warning signs, guardrails, trail or path markers, roped-off or cordoned-off areas, and any instructions given by Park Rangers.
• Never go alone.  If you are hurt we might not know you are missing for hours.

SMOKING

• Smoking is not permitted in the Ritual area or under any roof.
• Please be considerate and dispose of any butts responsibly and do not throw them on the ground.

ALCOHOL

• We are not dry, but we do expect you to drink responsibly.
• And, of course, the same rules apply as in the real world. Do not serve to persons under 21, do not drink and drive, etc.

GARBAGE

• Do not throw cans, bottles, cigarette butts or other trash on the ground. There are trash and recycling cans provided for that purpose.
• Please put it in the dumpster provided or take it with you!