WHAT ARE BUILD DAYS?
For a few different weekend days before the burn every year, we head to the build location to build the effigy and temple structures. We'll go over plans, build the framework in such a way it can be transported to the event site, and then, once on site, we assemble it completely and add any interactive elements!
WHEN ARE THE 2026 BUILD DAYS?
Saturday, July 18 in Cedar Hill
Sunday, August 9 in Garland
Plus one more TBA in the North Dallas area
WHO CAN COME?
Anyone who is welcome at NTXB events!
Don't know anything about building or power tools? TOTALLY OKAY! We'll need help making sure people stay hydrated, cleaning up after the build crews, and extra hands to hold things in place!
Every build weekend will have at least one LLC member, the META Lead and/or Assistant Lead, and a handful of builders and helpers.
Kids that are old enough to help out are welcome. They need to be supervised by their parent/guardian at all times and minor waivers will need to be signed. No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to use power tools, though!
WHAT'S THE SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE?
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A WAIVER UPON ARRIVAL.
People usually show up by 10 or 11am. Work continues until the scheduled objective is done or the heat gets to be too much (then we break and continue when it cools off). Everyone can come and go as they please.
CAN I DRINK WHILE WORKING?
We're going to be using power tools and share objects and building heavy things. Own your experience and be responsible while the work happens. Don't endanger yourself or others. There will be plenty of time for of-age participants to drink after work ends but if you're 21+ and like a cold beer during the work, we certainly won't stop you. Just keep it baseline!
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Everything you would bring for doing manual labor in the sun: Plenty of water, food, medical supplies that you may need, bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves and eye protection.
Bring any of your own personal tools you prefer using, but there will be tools available on site.
Wear clothing and footwear that protects against sun, bugs, and wood particles.
WHAT DO WE GET FOR THIS?
HOW TO SIGN UP
Sign up for a build weekend in the Tribal Cities volunteer portal here.
1. Sign in using your personal email address.
2. Hit Volunteer on the left panel.
3. Go to List View.
4. Change the date in the top right corner to the work weekend you'd like to sign up for.
5. Scroll down to META on the list view.
6. Select from the following:
TAAADAAA! You did it!
Need more instructions? Go here!
Still need help? Go to the Myschievia Discord app-chat channel!
For a few different weekend days before the burn every year, we head to the build location to build the effigy and temple structures. We'll go over plans, build the framework in such a way it can be transported to the event site, and then, once on site, we assemble it completely and add any interactive elements!
WHEN ARE THE 2026 BUILD DAYS?
Saturday, July 18 in Cedar Hill
Sunday, August 9 in Garland
Plus one more TBA in the North Dallas area
WHO CAN COME?
Anyone who is welcome at NTXB events!
Don't know anything about building or power tools? TOTALLY OKAY! We'll need help making sure people stay hydrated, cleaning up after the build crews, and extra hands to hold things in place!
Every build weekend will have at least one LLC member, the META Lead and/or Assistant Lead, and a handful of builders and helpers.
Kids that are old enough to help out are welcome. They need to be supervised by their parent/guardian at all times and minor waivers will need to be signed. No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to use power tools, though!
WHAT'S THE SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE?
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A WAIVER UPON ARRIVAL.
People usually show up by 10 or 11am. Work continues until the scheduled objective is done or the heat gets to be too much (then we break and continue when it cools off). Everyone can come and go as they please.
CAN I DRINK WHILE WORKING?
We're going to be using power tools and share objects and building heavy things. Own your experience and be responsible while the work happens. Don't endanger yourself or others. There will be plenty of time for of-age participants to drink after work ends but if you're 21+ and like a cold beer during the work, we certainly won't stop you. Just keep it baseline!
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Everything you would bring for doing manual labor in the sun: Plenty of water, food, medical supplies that you may need, bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves and eye protection.
Bring any of your own personal tools you prefer using, but there will be tools available on site.
Wear clothing and footwear that protects against sun, bugs, and wood particles.
WHAT DO WE GET FOR THIS?
- The knowledge that you helped make the burn itself happen - we don't get an effigy or a temple without build weekends! Spending an afternoon (or more) sweating with your new weirdo friends to build giant structures we get to light on fire? That's something you can be proud of!
- Also, anyone who shows up and works at any build weekend will qualify for early release VIP (Volunteer Incentive Program) tickets for the following year AND if you work 12+ hours, you get $25 off of next year's ticket, too!
- Those participating usually get a limited edition commemorative gift of some sort like a sticker, a shirt, or a patch!
HOW TO SIGN UP
Sign up for a build weekend in the Tribal Cities volunteer portal here.
1. Sign in using your personal email address.
2. Hit Volunteer on the left panel.
3. Go to List View.
4. Change the date in the top right corner to the work weekend you'd like to sign up for.
5. Scroll down to META on the list view.
6. Select from the following:
- Builder - experienced with power tools and structural construction
- Build helper - experienced with power tools
- Build gopher - good at grabbing appropriate tools and holding things for the builders
- Build support - would like to help in other non-build ways
TAAADAAA! You did it!
Need more instructions? Go here!
Still need help? Go to the Myschievia Discord app-chat channel!