THE BLACK SUN FESTIVAL * SEPTEMBER 12th - 14th of 2003




Special Notice
THE BLACK SUN 2003, SEPTEMBER 12th - 14th... weekend after the full moon

LOCATION.... about 20 minutes SE of Portland, Oregon.
* The Farm for 2003 *
There are over 50 acres of which we have access too, but there are rules to the area. All camping will be in a large adjacent field. The forested space has paths that walk through it... along side of which will be little areas/sanctuaries for which to hang out in, but we can not make new paths through the woods, nor do they want us disrupting the natural/untouched forest. There will be two areas that performances and the like go on. During the day there is a stage area for the bands, etc. and a lot for vendors and fire performers, etc. During the night (after 10pm) there are two shelters that we take over, one is is for visual art, djs and the like. The other location is in a shelter space which remindes me of walking into a David Lynch film... and is where the live bands and dance Djs will be located. No dogs are allowed at the event as there are several horses and farm dogs on the location. No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to enter the Black Sun Festival without an accompaning adult who has proof of legal guardianship. Directions to the BlacFestival
(You will see a Purple Flag with a Black Circle in the center, to designate the spot. Please do not disturb any of the housing neighbors for directions or questions. Please bring a map with you to ensure that you will find the destination. )

Link to mapquest for those coming from the South....
Link to mapquest for directions from the South
For those coming from the South....for those coming from the South....
I-505 N becomes I-5 N. 531.91 miles
2: Merge onto I-205 N/ VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY via exit number 288 toward I-84/ THE DALLES/ SEATTLE. 13.90 miles
3: Take the SUNNYSIDE RD. exit- exit number 14. 0.31 miles
4: Turn RIGHT onto SE SUNNYSIDE RD. 3.48 miles
5: Turn LEFT onto SE 162ND AVE. 0.84 miles
6: SE 162ND AVE becomes SE HAGEN RD. 0.19 miles

Link to mapquest for those coming from the North....
>paypall.com/send money link to mapquest for directions from the North...
For those coming from the South....for those coming from the South....
: Merge onto I-5 S. 158.36 miles
7: Merge onto I-205 S via exit number 7 toward WA-14/ SALEM/ I-84. 19.50 miles
8: Take the FOSTER RD. exit- exit number 17. 0.21 miles
9: Take the ramp toward FOSTER RD. EASTBOUND. 0.08 miles
10: Turn LEFT onto SE WOODSTOCK BLVD. 0.27 miles
11: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto SE FOSTER RD. 5.54 miles
12: Turn RIGHT onto SE HEMRICK RD. 0.52 miles
13: Turn LEFT onto SE 172ND AVE. 0.50 miles
14: Turn RIGHT onto SE HAGEN RD. 0.34 miles

Tickets
Ticket Prices are now 19.00 in advance and 25.00 at the gate. Tickets are now on sale.
For Washington State, you may purchase tickets at these local retail outlets, starting Wednesday September 3rd.
Travellers... located at 501 E Pine St.
The Metro... located at 231 Broadway Ave E
Gargoyles Statuary... located at 4550 University Way Seattle
Tenzing Momo... located at 93 Pike, in the Pike Place Market
( The physical fliers have a misprint of 18 dollars pre-sale and 23 at the gate)
For those coming from other states, tickets will be available online through pay pall and at the event. Here is how you can send money safely through the Internet via paypall Click on the link below.
paypall.com/send money
Click on the link in the upper left hand corner of the page that says "see demo". You will also need to sign up with paypal to send money.
When addressing the payment, use the email cypher_sothis@tm.net.
There is also the options of sending a money order... if you want to rely on ground mail, but I would suggest doing that earlier rather then later, as ground mail is a time consuming rout, and we can not be responsible for their delays, though we will keep record of all names that have payed.
All paypall users will also need to print their reciepts.
When you go through paypall, it is your responsibility to print out your receipt of payment from paypall... you must bring that copy as proof along with ID to prove your identity. If you are mailed a ticket, it is imperative that you do not loose that ticket, and that once again you bring that ticket to the event for admission along with ID.
Places to purchase tickets will be located at various stores to be announced if you reside in Washington State. Locations for local shops will be announced soon.


Directions
Exact directions will be given 1 week prior to the event.

Other importan considerations for attendance
Your needs for a 3 day campout must be considered ....
1. water and food
2. personal shelter, such as a tent
3. sleeping gear
4. clothes to facilitate comfort in warm days and colder nights
5. funds to cover additional wants from event vendors or county stores (and ID if you want to purchase liquor on your trip)
6. flashlight
7. trashbags ( in which you will take with you on departure and dispose of properly)
8. first aid (such as bandaids, anti-bacterial ointments, etc.)
9. Bug repellant
10. sunglasses ( grin*... you know you hate it when you forget them)
11. sunscreen if wanted
12. Rain gear. Rain is unlikely, but it is the Northwest and one should always be prepared for the elements and their chaotic interests.

No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to enter the Black Sun Festival without an accompaning adult who has proof of legal guardianship. No exceptions allowed.

It is of utmost importance that all who attend the gathering are respectful of the land and its inhabitants. Consideration for neighbors near the land and inhabitants of the county is also essential. We want our hosts to feel comfortable and at ease with the people of the BLack Sun, so that we may continue to use the land offered. These are beautiful land areas, and we only want those who are considerate of its fruition and vitality to attend the festival.


to contact us for further information...

Cypher Sothis Productions