Horse Fair

To keep the darkroom safe, respectful and enjoyable for everyone, please follow these guidelines:

• Make yourself familiar with the emergency exits
• Respect each other privacy: no phones, no filming, no pictures
• Wear shoes
• Condoms, lube and gloves are available for free
• Keep the place clean and use the litter bins
• A touch is a way of communication in a darkroom
• NO MEANS NO
• Have fun!

Free condoms, lube, and gloves in multiple sizes are available at various locations, including the entrances to the playrooms.

Your safety is our top priority. We want you to feel relaxed and fully enjoy the experience.

All installations are inspected and certified by an accredited institute. The darkroom equipment is custom-built by some of the best fetish builders in Europe.

Free lube, condoms, gloves, and hand sanitizer are available throughout the venue. Use them generously and play responsibly.

Mares

• Mares must check in at the darkroom entrance between 4 and 4:30 pm.
• Mares are completely naked. Harnesses, jockstraps, chaps, cockrings, socks, and wrist wraps are allowed. Footwear is required.
• Hygiene is essential. Mares are expected to be rinsed and clean.
• A hood will be offered upon entry.
• Stable masters will guide mares into the playroom and prepare them for the stallions.
• Mares remain blindfolded for the entire game.
• If a mare needs a break (for water, smoking, or toilet), a stable master can escort them to the mares’ resting room. Breaks are limited in time.

Mare-specific rules

• Blindfolds or masks must stay on at all times.
• Sexual contact between mares is not allowed.
• Mares may not refuse a stallion.

Stallions

• Stallions check in at the darkroom entrance from 4:30 pm (first wave) or 5:30 pm (second wave) till end.
• Standard dress code applies.
• Stallions are encouraged to take their time to observe and discuss the mares before making a choice.
• Once a mare is chosen, the stallion is free to engage, within the game rules.

Stallion-specific rules

• Sexual contact between stallions is not allowed.
• Mares’ hoods or blindfolds may not be removed.
• If a mare indicates a need for a break, this must be respected.
• Kissing, fingering, sucking, or any other sexual act requires consent from the mare. Nothing can be forced.
• Aggressive behavior towards mares is strictly forbidden.

General rules

• Stable masters may check whether safe-sex preferences are being respected.
• Violating any of the rules may result in penalties. These range from temporary suspension from the game to full removal from Beyond Darklands.
• Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be removed from the game.
• No role-switching is allowed during the game. You must remain in your assigned role as either mare or stallion.

Yes. You need a valid Daytime Festival ticket, Full Madness Pass or Ultimate Alpha Pass in combination with a Horsefair ticket to enter. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance through our online ticket shop. When buying your ticket, you’ll need to choose whether you’re joining as a mare or a stallion.

1. Get your wristband

Before heading to the party, exchange your ticket for a wristband at the entrance. You can do this on any festival day during opening hours. We recommend picking it up early so you don’t miss the start of the fun.

2. Head to the party entrance

The Horsefair takes place in the main darkroom in Hall 2, next to the Main Stage.

• Mares enter between 400 and 4:30 pm
• Stallions enter from 4:30 pm (first wave) or 5:30 pm (second wave) till end

Mares can relax or grab a drink at the dedicated Mares Bar before the action begins.
The party lasts around two hours, but may continue until 8:30 pm if the mares are having fun.

Mares enter between 4 and 4:30 pm.

Stallions enter in two waves:

• First wave: 4:30 till end
• Second wave: 5:30 till end

Please respect your assigned time slot to ensure a smooth and safe experience for everyone.