inspired by Burning Man and Nowhere and follows the core principles of Burning Man. On February 26–28, 2016 Burning Bär: Plug and Play took place in a castle in Beesenstedt with more than 400 participants. In 2017 Burning Bär was held on February 24–26 and on February 23–25, 2018 at the same location with around 500 participants. (Cancelled) Burning Burg (official site) Burning Burg is a Burner event in Germany and started in 2008. It takes place in Castle Lutter. Ireland Eiru A weekend event that typically takes place in June. Set on a private ecofarm in County Wexford attracts burners from all over the world but remains a small event. Italy Italian Burning Boots (official site) A 4-day event in the Apennine Mountains, first held in 2015, which is oriented to arts and hiking. (Cancelled) Netherlands Contraburn Held during the original black rock desert version but this one is on a small island 15 km from Amsterdam. In the middle of a grass desert with lakes and swimming pool. First held in 2018. Dutch Decompression (Amsterdam) 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Not held in 2020 due to the Covid-19 situation. Where the Sheep Sleep (official site) Held in the Veluwe area, featuring art, theme camps, performances and music. First held July 29–31, 2016 at Kootwijk (near the Dutch Desert), with 750 participants; the 2017 edition was a day longer July 27–31, 2017 at Apeldoorn. The 2018 edition of WtSS, which was held July 26–30, encountered unusually dry and hot weather conditions with temperatures over 38C/100F. Due to a long period of no rain before the event, all fire was forbidden by the authorities which led to the inception of a water-based 'Burn' at the end of the event. In 2019 the event moved to a terrain near Zeewolde where the infrastructure allows for future growth of the event. It was held in the last weekend of June. The 2020 event sold out very quickly but had to be cancelled due to the Covid situation. Tickets remain valid for 2021 in the expectation that the Covid situation would be relieved by then or could be refunded. Because the Covid situation still didn't allow the organization of the event the 2021 edition also had to be cancelled. Tickets remain valid for the next edition. Romania The first RoBurn was held in December 2019 in Bucharest. It was followed by RoBurn