Here’s How Much It Really Costs to Go to Burning Man

Outdoor art installations, altered consciousness, weird costumes, dust, the odd infestation of smelly bugs — if it’s the end of summer, it must be Burning Man. This year, the eight-day festival kicks off August 28 in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert.

Wondering what it costs to spend a week in the desert, frolicking with a bunch of artists and ravers? The short answer is: It depends.