FAQ's
Motown is a private airport on 80 acres located thirty miles Southwest of Phoenix, Arizona in Vekol Valley.
Only Maniac's and other volunteers are allowed into the event early for setup. The gate is locked until Thursday morning, however, Motown borders the Sonoran Desert National Monument where dispersed camping is allowed. There are also RV campgrounds with hookups available in Gila Bend and parking at Harrah's Ak-Chin near Maricopa.
Winter in the Sonoran Desert has extreme temperatures that can range from the 90's during the day to below freezing at night, and rain is always possible, even in the desert. You should pack warm, cold, and wet weather clothing and gear. If camping, be sure to bring a waterproof tent and warm bedding. Check our weather page.
Motown is very remote and it is a long way to the nearest town if you forget something. Electric is by generator only. Well water is available but you should bring plenty of drinking water. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available from vendors, but you will need to bring any other food, snacks, or drinks. You should have clothing for temperatures from 90 degrees to below freezing, and there is always a possibility of rain, even in the desert. Bring everything you will need for several days in the remote Sonoran Desert, including a waterproof tent/RV, warm bedding, chairs, food, drinking water, drinks, flashlight/headlamp, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, medical kit, medication, camera, FRS radio (if flying). Don't forget something for show and tell! We also ask that attendees contribute something to the event. From clean-up volunteers to flamethrowers, it's the contributions that make this event so special.
