PLAY! The Bonobo Network Festival
For one weekend, your life can be filled with deep connection and unadulterated play…
“[PLAY!] provided an expansive, unhurried container for personal and relationship growth, joy, and discovery.”
This is the best place to experience our community.
“There are so many different ways to participate, connect, explore, or just be there at your own comfort level… It felt well organized, thoughtful, mission- and principle-centered, and full of care. ”
“Bonobofest is an experience of joy and self expression within community. I love the sense of positivity around taboo areas. Joy and love are forms of resistance. ”
“Bonobofest offers a space where I can be all of [me] and feel deeply supported. So many amazing people and each year I have attended I return expanded with a wide open heart. ”
What can you expect?
Daytimes are filled with numerous opportunities for building context and developing meaningful connection. Drop into PLAY! with educational content meant to help you confidently navigate sexually charged social spaces with skill and grace. Get to know your fellow attendees through icebreaker events, at one of numerous other afternoon workshops and activities, and by breaking bread with your new friends over wonderful meals.
Wanna turn up the heat a little? Head to Spicy Truth or Dare, or join sensual workshops designed to improve your attunement and consent skills while getting you out of your head and into your body. Spend the evening exploring the vast property, dancing to soul-shaking bass from our esteemed crew of DJs and musicians, or meeting your lovers in our vast 2,000 sq foot play space. If you want something a little lower key, loosen up by the pool, sip a cool one on the lawn, or spend time just relaxing with new and old friends alike.
We know that experiences like this can feel like a bit of a roller coaster – high highs can come crashing down pretty quickly. That’s why amid the fun and connection, our peer support team, known as Angels, will also be on hand to provide emotional and social support for those who desire it. And spaces like the cuddle-forward Unicorn Lounge and calm, quiet Angel Lounge can feel supportive for those who prefer lower-intensity activities.
With energetic festival vibes, a packed program, and a spacious venue, PLAY! lets you choose your own adventure. We can’t wait to play alongside you.
“I love the chance to connect with my friends over the course of the weekend rather than [for] a few minutes at a party a few times per month. I also met a ton of new (to me) people. ”
“I had a lot of first experiences that I don’t think I could have had anywhere else. The container was really powerful and built in a way to hold that personal expansion and exploration. ”
“I encouraged many people to attend this year….and each of them had an amazing experience. The vibe was one of openness, connection and delighted wonder. It all felt so good!”
Learn More About the Festival Experience
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Workshops & Activities
From the silly to the serious (to the sexy!) our workshops and activities will foster connection between members and learning about how to suffuse our lives and relationships with more pleasure and play.
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Music & Entertainment
Our lineup of performers, DJs, and live instrumentalists are sure to surprise and delight you! Join the main show Saturday night when we send in the clowns, or dance by the pool for sunny daytime hotness.
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Play & Connect
When we talk about play, we don’t just mean it euphemistically. Together, we can be our silliest, most free, most expressed, most consensual selves! Dance all night or occupy yourself with naughtier activities.