Frequently Asked Questions

  • Operation Octarine will be held on September 24-27, 2026 at Camp Midian.

    Thursday the 24th will have no scheduled presentations or workshops so you can set up camp and familiarize yourself with the grounds.

  • Yes! In practice, chaos magic and eclectic witchcraft are virtually indistinguishable and are definitely influencing and enriching each other. Anyone who feels personal creativity is core to magic will find a welcoming community at Operation Octarine.

  • Operation Octarine is a magic-oriented festival with an aim of building magical community. If you’re new to magic, O∴O∴ is a great place for learning and making connections. If you’re not interested in magic and the occult, this may not be the event for you.

  • We highly encourage that you pre-register but it is not absolutely required. Our event must pay for venue rental fees, sanitation, printing, supplies, equipment, travel costs, food, and more all before the gates open. Pre-registering allows us to make all the necessary arrangements so your time with us is as well-provisioned as possible.

    However, we do have at-gate rates for day passes and full weekend admission if you aren't able to pre-register online.

  • Yes, you can attend for a single day, and single-day passes can be purchased at the gate. When you purchase a day pass, you can also purchase a night pass for an additional fee.

    We do not allow single-night registrations without an accompanying day-pass.

    Day passes are valid from 9AM-9PM. Night passes are valid until 9AM the following morning.

  • The money generated by the festival goes into running the festival. Whatever money is left over after all expenses are paid is put toward next year's operating expenses.

  • The festival has several elements that the organizers felt were inappropriate for minors (those under the age of 21) to be around, both for their safety, and the legal protection of the festival. Some of these include: drinking, sexually-themed rituals, and occultism. The organizers hope that, as the festival is adults-only, it will provide an environment conducive to magicians for doing their Will.

  • We’re currently working on it. Stay tuned!

  • Yes! Our homepage contains a regularly updated feed of what’s new in regards to the festival and its planning. If you have any questions, you can also email us at info@operationoctarine.org.