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Smile High's silver art car on the playa beneath a smiling sun and orange and lavender rays.

A little gift from Smile High

MeetDusty.

Your playa sidekick.

Find art, camps, and events.
Save your favorites. Follow a little curiosity.

Chat with Dusty Get the Android app
Dusty

Hey there!
I'm Dusty — your playa sidekick. Ask me about art, camps, events or anything else at BRC.

Help me find my kind of magic.

Art, music, or a beautiful detour? Let's start there.

Ask Dusty anything...

Same people. Brighter places.

A little magic. A lot less wandering.

Go where curiosity takes you.

Ask a question.

Get real-time answers about art, camps, events, and more — from the people who know.

Find your people.

Discover camps, events and experiences that match your vibe. Follow your curiosity.

Save the good stuff.

Bookmark what you love and build your own playa list — so you never lose the magic.

A little curiosity.
A whole city to explore.

01

Ask Dusty.

Looking for art, a camp, or something unexpected? Start a conversation and see where it takes you.

Start a chat
02

Make it your own.

Browse the guide, bookmark your favorites, and keep the good stuff together with your Dusty account.

Create your account
03

Take it with you.

Get the Android app and download the guide before you head out. Your next adventure belongs in your pocket.

Get the app

Good things.
To go.

Get Dusty for Android straight from Smile High. Download the app, install it, and load the city guide while you have a connection.

Dusty for AndroidDirect APK download · dusty-1.3.2.apk
Download APK

On an iPhone or computer? Chat with Dusty on the web.

  1. 1

    Download the app.

    Tap “Download APK.” Your phone saves dusty-1.3.2.apk to Downloads.

  2. 2

    Open the file.

    If Android asks, open Settings and allow your browser to install apps from this source.

  3. 3

    Make yourself at home.

    Tap Install, then open Dusty. Follow the setup prompts and download the guide while connected.

A few dusty details.

How do I start chatting?

Open Dusty on the web and ask a question. You can explore without an account; create one when you'd like to save your favorites.

Does Dusty work without a signal?

The Android app can keep a downloaded city guide on your phone. Complete setup while you have a connection before heading out. Web chat needs an internet connection.

How do I get the Android app?

Download the APK directly from Smile High and follow the installation steps above.

Can I use Dusty on an iPhone?

Yes — open Dusty in your browser. The web guide works on phones and computers; this page currently offers a native download for Android.

Where does the guide come from?

Dusty uses Burning Man's event, camp, and art listings, along with Smile High's own schedule. Check the year and details in the guide as plans can change.

What happens to my account and questions?

Web chat sends your questions to Dusty's server to generate a response. Your account lets you save favorites and conversation history. The downloaded Android guide lives on your phone.

Does an account cost anything?

You can create a Dusty account for free. It's a little gift from Smile High, made to help you find your people and a little more magic.