Gold Country Fusion Unbound 2025
A private, big banger, workshop-filled fusion dance weekend!
July 3rd - 6th, Grass Valley, California
REGISTRATION IS LIVE HERE!
**rideshare board link here**
A private, big banger, workshop-filled fusion dance weekend!
July 3rd - 6th, Grass Valley, California
REGISTRATION IS LIVE HERE!
**rideshare board link here**
Event Schedule
Payment/Attending a-la-carte: If you would like to attend any of the events, please Venmo Justin @Justin-Riley before arrival and list the item purchased in the notes. The following is the cost of each event:
- Thursday Night's Dance $25
- Friday, Sat, or Sunday night's single night's party: $40
- One day of Workshops (two): $40
- 24 hour pass, Includes ALL events of the day: $95
- Saturday Night Dinner: $30
- Single Meal (not Sat dinner): $10
Event Schedule
Wednesday
10am Crew call time. PM Justin if you are interested in arriving early and helping the crew set up! We are happy to house and feed you!
Thursday
2pm: general gate arrival, camp setup, venue setup at the main venue. A gate attendant will greet you as you enter the venue. If there is no one tending the gate, go directly to the back where you will find registration who will show you to your camp spot.
7:30pm: dinner
9pm - 4am: Welcoming Party
7:30pm: dinner
9pm - 4am: Welcoming Party
Friday
10am: Brunch
11:30am - 3am: Dance Classes: workshops and instructors detailed below
3pm: - 5pm: Open River Time!
7pm: - Dinner at Elks Lodge, Downtown Grass Valley: 109 S School St #3, Grass Valley, CA 95945
8:30pm -11pm: Dance at Elks Lodge
11:30pm - 5am: Late Night Dance back home
1am late night meal
11:30am - 3am: Dance Classes: workshops and instructors detailed below
3pm: - 5pm: Open River Time!
7pm: - Dinner at Elks Lodge, Downtown Grass Valley: 109 S School St #3, Grass Valley, CA 95945
8:30pm -11pm: Dance at Elks Lodge
11:30pm - 5am: Late Night Dance back home
1am late night meal
Saturday
10:30 Brunch
11:30pm - 2:30pm: Dance Workshops: workshops and instructors detailed below
3pm - 5pm: Open Yuba River Time
7pm - Saturday Dinner: Special Dinner, dress to impress!
9:30pm - 5:30am: Big Banger at The Hush Hush!
1am late night meal
11:30pm - 2:30pm: Dance Workshops: workshops and instructors detailed below
3pm - 5pm: Open Yuba River Time
7pm - Saturday Dinner: Special Dinner, dress to impress!
9:30pm - 5:30am: Big Banger at The Hush Hush!
1am late night meal
Sunday
11:00am Brunch
12pm - 3pm Dance Workshops
3pm - 6pm: Open Yuba River Time
7pm Dinner and Sunset
8pm - 12am Main Dance.
12:30 am - 5am: Late Night Dance
1am late night meal
12pm - 3pm Dance Workshops
3pm - 6pm: Open Yuba River Time
7pm Dinner and Sunset
8pm - 12am Main Dance.
12:30 am - 5am: Late Night Dance
1am late night meal
Monday
Brunch will be set out, grab and go, self serve.
2pm goodbye, gotta clean up and get out, thanks for the amazing times everyone!
2pm goodbye, gotta clean up and get out, thanks for the amazing times everyone!
Our biggest event of the year!
the most dancers, the most classes, the latest parties!
all in a beautiful mountain setting
REGISTRATION IS LIVE HERE!
Vision
Gold Country Fusion is etched from the deep belief that celebration is art: packed parties that never end, great lighting in inspiring spaces, spacious days for local adventures, the right people in the right mood, relaxing on the breathtaking Yuba river, good, easy-going vibes with hedonistic and wild all-nighters. We will have a number of very special events, specially curated dance workshops, and community skillshares during the day.
This year an event ticket includes a camping spot on site as well as the opportunity to eat three meals with us at the main event venue. Like always, parking will be tight, and there will be a shit-ton of magic.
This is a private, open event. Please share with your friends and community members that you know will love and appreciate this one-of-a-kind event.
This year an event ticket includes a camping spot on site as well as the opportunity to eat three meals with us at the main event venue. Like always, parking will be tight, and there will be a shit-ton of magic.
This is a private, open event. Please share with your friends and community members that you know will love and appreciate this one-of-a-kind event.
Registration and costs
------ AS A NEW POLICY TICKET TIERS WILL SELL OUT------
- Cost: Full event ticket pricing is a sliding scale, starting at $175 and includes all workshops, parties, and on-site camping. Food tickets are $70 for three meals per day, Thursday dinner through Monday breakfast. Scholarship Tickets available and limited and can be accessed through the online registration form.
- **SOLD OUT** Low Income: $195 (limited number, will sell out)
Mid Income Ticket: $255 (limited number, will sell out)
General Admission: $295
Community Supporters Ticket: $395
Food Ticket: 2 meals/day Thurs Dinner - Monday breakfast $70 - Scholarship tickets: Scholarship Tickets are available. Go through the normal online registration to fill out our scholarship application.
- Meal Plan Ticket: Saturday night we will have a very special dinner. The main event dinner ticket ($65) includes dinners (6:30pm) Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun, and Breakfast (10:30am) Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the meal ticket also includes Saturday’s special dinner. If you want to join just this special produced meal (highly recommended), but do not want to eat with us the entire weekend, at online checkout there is the option to join in just the Saturday Feast for $30. More details below.
- You're on our Guest List: Upon registering you will receive an email confirmation including all of your ticket purchases: Event Ticket, Food, Reserved Campsite, etc. We will have your name and all of your purchased tickets on our door guest list.
Housing
- Camping: is included with the event ticket this year. Please let us know if you plan to stay elsewhere. We hope this change will help the event feel more like a residential event where we are all staying together for the weekend!
- **SOLD OUT** Custom Bus/Van Conversion Parked on site. 2 double beds, 4 nights for up to 4 people (2 people sleeping close). $500
- Housing with a local dancer is available. Please contact our housing coordinator, Nancy Shanteau at [email protected]
- Additionally, there are many AirBnbs and Bed and Breakfasts in the Nevada City and Grass Valley area.
Dance Classes
Food
Three meals a day will be provided for all registrants that purchase a food ticket during registration ($70). We will post which meal that will be closer to the event All meals will be gluten free and have vegan options. During registration you will be asked for additional food restrictions and we will do the best to accommodate you. We suggest that the more food restrictions you have, the more "backup" personal food you bring.
our new referral program
I see you. You’ve been bringing your people, spreading the word, and making these events what they are. Now, I want to thank you for it.
Starting in 2025, if you bring someone who has never been to a "Justin Riley event," you’ll get a $35 referral bonus. Here’s how it works:
- When they register online, they’ll have a space to enter your name as their referrer.
- After the event, you’ll get your $35 back as a ticket refund or credit for a future event—your choice.
- The only exception? If they’re attending through our Scholarship Ticket program, the bonus doesn’t apply (but still, props to you for bringing more good humans into this space).
In The Know
- COVID PROTOCOL: There are currently no covid related requirements.
- Phone/Wifi Service: There is no phone service at the main venue. The wifi password is, “hammertime” Use it as you need, put wifi calling on your phone for the weekend. know that we are all using the wifi, so no big downloads or streaming, please.
- Cups: Bring your own.
- Amenities: The main venue has a communal kitchen and shower for anyone to use throughout the event whether you are eating provided meals or not.
- The Yuba River is spectacular and close. Make sure to plan daytime river time.
- Dance Surfaces: We will be on polished concrete, hardwood floors, and ridged foam dance mats. Bring dance shoes to fit all the bills!
- Carpooling: Parking is tight at the main venue. Please carpool as much as possible. There are other tenants at the main venue. Please make sure you don't park in "Tenant Only" Parking spaces.
- Rideshare: People are looking for rides here
- What Else To Pack: swimsuits, sun screen, and towels for public swimming at the Yuba River. Camping stuff if you're camping on site. Clothes for hot days and cool nights. We often have poison oak out here, know what it looks like. Snacks, drinks, substances you may want or need. Also, great food co-ops, grocery stores, and restaurants are all nearby.
- Announcements: Important event announcements will be each day before the first class at the main venue (11am), as well as during dinner (7:30pm). If you are not present during announcements, we will post all pertinent information in a post on event WhatsApp thread. Stay plugged-in and you will not miss the magic.
- Dogs: well behaved dogs that are good being off-leash with people, children, and other dogs are welcome. Owners are 100% responsible for the behavior of their dogs. There are multiple dogs living on the main event space property.
Community Guideline
Recess Unbound events are by design aspirational and challenging
We have a high expectation for everyone to be responsible for themselves and the people they care about in the space. If you need support, turn to your friends and the people around you.
The event will have a loose structure to help you access support networks and resources.
If you think you might have higher needs at this event, we suggest you find an event buddy or anchor person to attend and provide physical, social and emotional support during the event.
We encourage you to choose an anchor person for yourselves in every community space – it’s always a good idea!
Every event will have an accessibility statement in the website description that will detail the physical limitations of the space. If you have specific questions, reach out to Justin Riley.
We acknowledge that our events are not accessible to all bodies and abilities.
We have a high expectation for everyone to be responsible for themselves and the people they care about in the space. If you need support, turn to your friends and the people around you.
The event will have a loose structure to help you access support networks and resources.
If you think you might have higher needs at this event, we suggest you find an event buddy or anchor person to attend and provide physical, social and emotional support during the event.
We encourage you to choose an anchor person for yourselves in every community space – it’s always a good idea!
Every event will have an accessibility statement in the website description that will detail the physical limitations of the space. If you have specific questions, reach out to Justin Riley.
We acknowledge that our events are not accessible to all bodies and abilities.
Refund Policy
Refunds will be available for a $50 administrative fee up until the Thursday, one week before, the event. Tickets can be transferred to a different name at no cost. To transfer a ticket, you only need to arrive at on-site registration with an email sent from the original ticket buyer stating that the their ticket has been transferred to the new name.
Accessibility Statement
This event has a medium to low requirement for self responsibility, self care, and physical ability. If you are camping, basic familiarity with camping skills are necessary such as setting-up and striking your personal tent. In-town housing options are also available and a short drive from the main venue. Some event sponsored party spaces may require short hikes by headlamp. There will be no cell service, but fast wifi at the main camping, workshop, and late night venue. Power hook ups, running water, flush toilets and showers are available at the camping space. This event requires the ability to say "yes" to the unexpected. As well as the ability to take self responsibility for ones well being and actions.
More Info
This More Info linked page has the following information.
- Ticket Pricing Structure
- Refund Policy
- Ticket Transfers
- Volunteerism
- Community Guidelines
- About Recess Unbound
- Skillshares!
- Daily Meal Times:
- Using The Event FB Page to connect
- Photography at these events
- The History of Recess can be found here.