Burning Amp returns to the Wine Country for 2024! Please continue to look for updates below as we finalize details.
Dates
October 19-20, 2024
Location
Petaluma Community Center – Petaluma California
The Petaluma Community Center is 40 miles North of San Francisco. There is plenty of parking. (Google Map Link)
Lodging / Transportation
The Best Western Petaluma Inn is 4 tenths of a mile from the Community Center and was a popular hotel for BAF 2023.
The three most common airports used for those flying in are:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – 52 miles with a shuttle service (see below)
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) – 53 miles with a shuttle service (see below)
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) – 24 miles
The Sonoma County Airport Express runs every hour from SFO and every two hours from Oakland airport. Tickets are $42 each way. It drops off at the Fairgrounds 6 tenths of a mile from the hotel.
Dining
We will have food trucks at the event. Continue to watch this page for updates. We have some exciting options.
For morning and evening meals, the Best Western has a breakfast available.
There is a large shopping center across the street from the Community Center with plenty of dining options.
Events
Amp Camp
DiyAudio and Burning Amp festival’s patron saint, Nelson Pass, together with Uncle Mike (Mike Rothacher) have come up with a new amplifier. It is easy to build and easy on your ears. You will want to be in on this one. More details will be revealed over the coming weeks. Approximately 25-30 seats will be available for the Saturday build. Expert help will be on hand to guide attendees through the build. Stay tuned for more information on how to register, purchase tickets, etc.
Speaker Camp
Stay tuned for more information on speaker camp.
Presentations and Speakers
The Burning Amp festival has been fortunate to have had audio luminaries such as Nelson Pass and Siegfried Linkwitz speak at past events. This year there are a few names you might recognize: Nelson Pass, Jim Tiemann (aka 6L6), and DIYRM’s Scott Hinson. More information on presentation topics and speakers to follow.
Event Tickets
Tickets will be available for purchase from this website closer to the event date and also on site during the two days.
Cost: TBD
Schedule
Subject to change.
| Time | Event | Room |
| Friday, Oct 18 | ||
| 6 pm – 8 pm | Setup for amp camp and speaker camp | Craft 1 |
| Day 1: Saturday, Oct 19 | ||
| 8:30 am – 4 pm | Registration | Craft 1 |
| 8:30 am – noon | Amp Camp | Craft 1 |
| Speaker Camp | Preschool | |
| System setup | Conf2, Club Room | |
| Noon – 1:30 pm | Lunch | Food trucks |
| 1:30 pm – 5 pm | Listening session | Conf2, Preschool, Club Room |
| 5 pm – 6:30 pm | Dinner | Off-site |
| 6:30 pm – 9 pm | Reception (TBD) | Conf2, Preschool, Club Room |
| Day 2: Sunday, Oct 20 | ||
| 8:30 am – 6 pm | System setup and listening | Conf 2, Preschool, Club Room |
| 10 am – 3 pm | Presentations | Meeting Room |
| Noon – 1:30 pm | Lunch | Food trucks |
| 3 pm – 4 pm | Auction | Meeting Room |
| 4 pm – 5 pm | Raffle | Meeting Room |
| 5 pm – 7 pm | Pack-up | All rooms |
Map
Map of Petaluma Conference Center
