What We Learned About Dirtybird Campout West 2018 From Counselor Claude's Live Stream

As many have begun making plans for the upcoming edition of Dirtybird Campout West Coast, Claude VonStroke took to Facebook Live to share some details!

This year has been a busy one news-wise for the Dirtybird Crew and their semi-annual Dirtybird Campout event. After announcing a move to a new venue in Modesto, California and dropping a sick lineup this week, many questions still lingered about this year’s edition of Dirtybird Campout West Coast.

Always looking to keep the communication flowing, fearless Dirtybird Leader Claude VonStroke took to Facebook Live to give some insight into Dirtybird Campout West and answer some questions from fans. We’ve compiled some of the most important info that came from the live stream, so check it out and watch the full video below!

Tickets for Dirtybird Campout West Coast 2018 are on sale now, so grab your passes today as they’re going quick!

Here are some of the major things Claude discussed during the Facebook Live session:

When asked about Dirtybird Campout East Claude said: “I think so… but we’ll let you know!” He later mentioned that it would “probably be at the same venue, but they’ll tell everyone after DBCW.”
As usual, there will be a Best in Show competition, including a competition for “Best Dance Moves.”
There will be no bathing in the reservoir. (Don’t put soap in there, please.) And don’t bring a jet ski, either.
Thursday Arrival Party will feature Claude VonStroke and a three-hour set by Patrick Topping. Bring your pajamas!
The only grills you can bring are ones for your teeth. (No grills and no fuel allowed – that includes camp stoves!)
There is a Phase 2 Lineup that is everyone else they couldn’t put on the first lineup due to restrictions, slated to be announced on August 9.
Every DJ on the lineup is his favorite, but really, Justin Martin is actually his favorite.
There will be more food vendors than last time and there will also be way less dust with grass on site. He also stated there will be free water!
Claude just might be representing the one team he hasn’t yet joined this year – Team Orange!
Again, you cannot bring a stove, that is official.
New activities this year include swimming, boat races, and tons of water activities.
Claude wants to have a bass fishing championship, so bring your fishing pole, and yes, he’ll be fishing too.
Claude dodged the question about him being Illuminati… let the conspiracies begin.
Counselor Claude was a swimmer in high school and college, and so that’s his best Campout Activity. He is also excellent at the water balloon toss, winning twice at past West Coast Campouts.
The walk from camping to the venue is way closer, as the camping is essentially inside the party this time. No one is walking a mile and no need for shuttles!
If you have gone to five Campouts, they will be awarding you something. Send an email to [email protected].
There are not many RV Passes left, and only about 400 car camping passes remain. It is not a big location and capacity will be lower than last year with 1,000 fewer tickets.
There will be a DJ Competition for the opening set at The Birdhouse on the first day just like last year. Details coming soon on that so stay tuned.
Set times at The Birdhouse will be 90 minutes, and set times at Bass Lodge will probably an hour unless it’s a rapper, in which case they might be shorter.
Claude mentioned that Ivy Lab will be performing (and they’re not on the lineup so they must be part of Phase 2).
They have to follow California’s laws, so music will not be 24/7. Music will end at 12am on Thursday and Sunday and 2am on Friday and Saturday. There will be late night stuff going on at the Bunkhouse, and Claude promised that it will be weirder than ever, though!
On the Martin Brothers D&B Set: “I’m almost positive that it’s Saturday Night… but I’m not supposed to say that… but I’m not actually positive.”
The Peacock Program is in full swing and they might fund some of the ideas from applicants, so get your ideas in ASAP.
There will be a Patch Contest this year, so get to designing!
Showers will cost money, so make sure to bring cash (or wet wipes for your stinky butt).
The Wise Owl Camp will have electricity, but it will not be individual; it will be close by, though.
The Campout Compilation will drop right before the event, as usual.
There are in’s and out’s with your wristband, but you cannot move your car.
This year’s BBQ area will be dedicated to Grill$on. (RIP Grill$on.)
They have permits, they’ve spoken to locals, everyone has signed off on this, so get ready for the weirdest Dirtybird Campout yet!