Frogette

Frogette is an intimate, queer experimental electronic and natural earth skills campout amongst the redwoods of Northern California.

Hop on it babes, we're back!

This year, we're plunging into Frogette, an exploration of metamorphosis through a queer lens. Shuck off human semblance, ameliorate into new forms, and join the wavering stalks of lovers and rushes along the waterways.

Frogette is an intimate, queer experimental electronic and natural earth skills campout among the redwoods of Northern California. Over the course of a long weekend, campers will experience incredible PNW live sets from queer artists shaping our scenes, explore concepts of queering ecology through earth skills workshops, talks, and activities, and enjoy the incredible and unique beauty of the iconic redwoods forests of Mendocino and Humboldt.

Live Sets:

Experimental electronic, ambient, and dance sounds from the West Coast (with some surprise guests!) will be featured on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Sets will kick off midday and run into the early morning hours on the main outdoor stage surrounded by redwoods.

Earth Skills:

Facilitated hands-on workshops will explore connections between queer community, nature, and experiential learning. Plan to meet new nature babes while attending workshops such as plant identification walks, tan hiding, cloth dying, archery, herbalism, animal processing, clay harvesting, coil pottery, tincture making, and so much more.

Natural Arts:

Movement-based practices, art, and performance will center the experience of being in queer community in the great outdoors.

Food Program:

The cost of a ticket includes two meals a day and bountiful snack drops throughout the weekend. A simple plant-based vegetarian menu, developed to satisfy the needs of most attendees, will be offered by the main kitchen during your stay. A sample menu will be posted on our website for you to see what types of food we will offer each day. You can expect colorful, vibrant food inspired by varying cuisines consisting of an abundance of seasonal fare, local produce, grains, legumes, seeds, and mushrooms.

Food provided from our central kitchen will be plant-based and gluten-free. Meals will be mainly vegetarian with vegan options available. Bone broth and eggs will be served daily during breakfast. Some light snacks & treats may be provided in the evening. We encourage everyone to bring supplementary foods and snacks especially if you are used to a mainly animal protein diet.

Location:

Campette is located at Tan Oak Park, about 3.5 hours north of San Francisco, just off Highway 101. Tan Oak Park is a trans-led queer land project that began in 1989 to create a safe haven for LGBTQIA community who are impacted by HIV and AIDs. The land project, its story, and the people who lead it are very dear to us.

Arrival & Departure:

Campers are invited to Campette on Thursday, 7/3, anytime after 3 PM for a soft entry into the weekend. Thursday evening will feature dinner, a ritual bonfire, an opening ceremony, and a full night of live sets.

Check-in times:

• Thursday 3-8 PM
• Friday 11-8 PM
• Saturday 9-12 PM

Come Sunday, all campers are asked to depart by 12 PM. Want to stay on a bit longer? Hit organizers up for a slow re-entry with a departure on Monday if you're keen to help us transition the space.