Wiccanfest is a
Canada's oldest and longest running pagan festival. Our event is held in
a beautiful and safe country setting just one hour north of Toronto,
Ontario and encompasses some of the most diverse topography, flora, and
fauna found in this part of Canada -- in fact, the world famous Bruce
Trail borders on the north end of the site.
Wiccanfest is a family oriented event with full dining,
showers, and swimming facilities, as well as the opportunity to take
advantage of indoor cabin accommodations. Wiccanfest offers a full
schedule of workshops, lectures, demonstrations, concerts and rituals
for you to choose from, or, alternatively, you can just spend your time
getting reacquainted with old friends or making new
ones.
Accommodations
The site has plenty
of space for camping, some in the open and some in wooded areas.
We also have a limited number of cabins. We are giving priority to
people with babies and people with health problems. Please make sure to
send in your request as early as possible as they will be assigned on a
first-come, first-serve basis. Cabins are shared with others (bunk
beds), so if you wish a same sex cabin or are bunking with specific
people, please inform us. Those staying in cabins should bring their own
bedding supplies (sleeping bag / blankets, pillow, etc.)
Volunteering
Wiccanfest cannot
run without the efforts of those who so generously donate their time. We
ask that everyone sign up for at least a two hour block of time in one
of our work areas. We are always appreciative of help in the kitchen,
children’s program, maintenance, programming and security (must be 18
for security). Upon arrival everyone will sign up when registering on
site at the administration building.
The Children's Program
The schedule for the
Kid’s Program is filling up fast again this year, with mask making,
bubbles, singing, workshops, arts and crafts, a children’s ritual, and
the ever popular Children’s Parade. Make sure to bring some colourful
clothing. Some of the arts and crafts will be geared towards the parade.
There is no fee for the children’s program but we do ask that all
parents contribute time to the program. Please indicate the number and
age of each child on your registration form in order for us to plan
appropriate workshops.
Special
Notes
Those not pre-registered will be admitted on
a first-come, first-served basis and run the risk of being turned away
at the gates once we are full.
A
small donation to cover the cost of materials may be required for some
of the workshops.
Wiccanfest is a private gathering and as such reserves the
right to refuse or revoke admission at it's discretion.
Please feel free to bring your drums, song, musical
instruments, your pagan regalia, and a positive state of mind. On the
day-to-day side, don’t forget your sun block,
warm clothing for the nights and cool clothing for the days, as well as
rain gear since the weather tends to be unpredictable at this time of
year.
Please make arrangements to leave your pets and familiars at
home since they are not permitted on the festival grounds. Guests
arriving with their pets will unfortunately have to be turned away. If
necessary, arrangements can be made with the local kennel:
Kyon Complete Boarding
RR 4, SHELBURNE, Ontario
(519)
925-6114
kyonkennels@atconnex.net
Video
cameras are prohibited on site and will be confiscated.
If
the spirit moves you, we are always interested in new rituals and
workshops. If you have something you would like to share, please submit
a proposal together with your registration form. Remember that all
workshops and rituals performed on our site during the festival must
first be cleared with Programming to ensure there is no scheduling
conflict.
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