Harvest Fest 2025 schedule
Opening Ritual
Join us as we open the festival with intention, joy, and sacred connection. This ritual marks the beginning of our shared journey—calling the circle, welcoming all who gather, and awakening the energy that will weave through our time together.
We will honour the spirits of the land, acknowledge those who came before us, and invite the blessings of the elements and our ancestors. Together, we set the tone for community, celebration, and magick.
All are welcome—come as you are, and step into the circle with an open heart.
Nightly Whispers & Stories
Tucked away from the festival’s wildest rhythms, The Ember Hearth offers a quieter fire for those who seek connection through story, song, and thoughtful conversation. Come sit beneath the stars, share tales of tunes, or simply listen as the flames dance and voices weave gentle magic. This is a space for kindred spirits, soft laughter, and the warmth of words.
This repeats every evening.
ELELU, Pagan Choir with Rikki
If you love to sing and want to join a pop-up choir, join us at the Revelry Fire at the beginning of each evening fire. Facilitated by Rikki LaCoste, we will learn and rehearse some provocative pagan songs, find the harmonies – and then perform it together at the final fire after the Corn King Ritual! Suggestions welcome, but Rikki will have some pieces ready to learn and rehearse. The usual Pagan dirges will be avoided – unless they can be made interesting. No previous choir experience necessary. Let’s just have some fun and sing our pagan hearts out for the community!
Nightly Drumming with the PATAKIN Drum Group
As night falls, gather with us around the sacred fire—the heart of our festival and a beacon for joy, rhythm, and connection. All are welcome to drum and dance and share in the magic of community beneath the stars.
Whether you’re meeting old friends or kindling new bonds, this is a space to let your spirit move and your heartbeat sync with the rhythm of the circle. Stay for a moment or until the sun rises—this fire will burn through the night, fed by laughter, music, and wild, sacred joy.
Herbwalks with Laurie Benson
Herb Walks will tour the site, starting from the Registration Booth, Saturday and Sunday mornings at 10:00 after breakfast. The first will take the lower route along the paths toward the firepit and the second will go up the path toward the “Tree House” and along the lake shore.
Stepping Into Power with Paula
Making Cat Ears with Dani
Community King Build
Smithing with Robin
Step into the ancient art of blacksmithing and discover the elemental power of fire, metal, and transformation. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of working with metal—heating, shaping, and forging under the guidance of an experienced smith.
Feel the spark of creation as you try your hand at the hammer and anvil, and gain insight into the history, tools, and spirit behind this timeless craft. Whether you’re drawn to practical skills or the symbolic act of shaping raw material with will and fire, this workshop offers a rare and unforgettable experience.
No prior experience needed—just curiosity, closed-toed shoes, and respect for the forge.
Ukrainian Folk Magic with Wulf
Fire Cider with Laurie Benson
Fire Cider Making is back again! Learn in community how to make this potent immune boosting preparation and have a taste of last year’s mighty communal brew. Slainte (Good Health)!
Ritual for the Element of Water with James Carter
A ritual examining the mythological concepts of Creation rising out of water, how this is reflected in theories of the origin of life, and a brief meditation on the Element of Water. Participants will receive a token for later use. This ritual follows the standard Wiccan ritual format.
Learning the Art of Ritual Movement with Jaye Marsh
Learning the Art of Ritual Movement. For those who are afraid or unsure of how to move through ritual.
Thresholds, Staircases, Gateways to...? with Anne Marie Greymoon
Come and explore the myths and practices associates with thresholds and staircases. Come and share your own special stories and ideas to make the threshold into your home special, safe and protected.
Connecting Sounding and Healing: a Sound Embodied Session with Aphrodite Unbound
A mindfulness retreat that seeks to bring together the personal experience of mindful practices and the collective experience of moving to live music performance.
Causeways Giants Live in Concert
Get ready to sing, dance, and be merry! Sure to bring the Craic, the Causeway Giants are thrilled to be back at Wiccanfest this October.
The Causeway Giants are a Celtic duo fronted by Dan Kosub, singer/guitarist and acclaimed Star of the Irish Musical ONCE. The duo also features Elise Boeur, fiddler for the Juno nominated Aerialists.
Having garnered wide acclaim across Canada over two decades, the duo have also performed a host of venues all over the UK and Europe.
The Causeway Giants play a wide range of traditional and popular irish, Scottish, and East coast music.
Slainte!
Soothing with Sonia
Come and create a synergy for healing and self-care. In a world that moves at an ever- accelerating pace, finding ways to soothe the mind, body and spirit is essential for maintaining balance. Music is a universal language that speaks directly to our emotions. Movement, when intentional and mindful, becomes a form of healing. Meditation offers stillness, clarity and presence.
Fairy Bell Branches with Laurie Benson
Fairy Bell Branches – in Celtic mythology the silver or bell branch was a passport to the otherworld…The bells represent apples on a branch and will direct energy as a wand can to bring spirits to our world. We will have sacred wood branches (some can be collected on our Herb Walks) and we can decorate them with bells and ribbons to welcome the fae to our circles!
Developing Personal Creativity in any Art Form with Jaye Marsh
Drum Circle with the Drum Dr.
Join the Drum Dr. in playing percussion and rhythm games to build community.
Corn Dollies with Anne Marie Greymoon
Throughout the British Isles, at the time of the first harvest, the harvest of grain, corn dollies were traditionally woven and kept, sometime for years… come and learn why. We will talk about the symbolism and the lore associated with corn dollies, how to put blessings inside and why and the lore of the Corn Mother, while we learn how to make one for offering or to take home. Everything provided. Unlimited participants. Note: corn dolly weaving requires good dexterity to make but all are welcome to listen, ask questions and try.
Making Sigils with Hanna Nemes
Expaning on the workshop offered at the Midsummer Fesitval, unlock the magic of sigils—symbols charged with intention and personal power. In this workshop, we’ll explore the fascinating history and many methods of creating sigils, from traditional techniques to intuitive approaches. Whether you’re new to magical symbols or looking to deepen your practice, come learn how to craft and activate your own potent designs. All are welcome—bring your curiosity and a desire to make your magic visible.
Ceremony, the Sacred and Sovereignty with James White Tree
An exploration of how personal sovereignty relates to the sacred and ceremony. This is a workshop for everyone, from spiritual beginners to the experienced and advanced. With the intent to enrich ceremonial practice and the experience of life.
Wander & Wonder with Alden
Join Alden in a wild hike through sparrow lake camp. We will hike to areas on the property that are less explored, observing the local wildlife, while collecting knowledge and sharing stories about the plants and animals we encounter. While we walk the property, we will begin creating a super local field guide for Sparrow Lake Camp, Midsummer festival and Harvest Festival, which we can add to each year!
* Experienced hikers only! there will be minor climbs, rocky paths.
** BONUS – Those who partake in the Herbwalks with Laurie Benson will have a head start! Take notes on your walks with her and we can add them to our field guide!
Kraken Cafe : Harvest Blessing Soup Kitchen
Tapping with Diana
Cyantope Prints: Magic & Herbalism
Cyanotype Printing
In this class, you will learn the basics of Cyanotype printing! On paper or fabric, this traditional form of photography is a beautiful way to make artwork using the sun before the dark days of winter. Bring your own treasures to print with, or forage for leaves and other autumn gifts from the earth! Open to all ages (under 10 with supervision). Pay What You Can for materials.
Materials provided:
– Cyanotype solution
– paper and cotton swatches (first come first serve)
– brushes and other tools for exposure process
Bring yourself:
– any paper or fabric that you’d like to print on!
– any items you would like to print with! (Pendants, leaves, glassware, string etc)
Guidelines for self-brought materials (please follow to ensure your print turns out well!)
– Paper MUST BE WHITE or other very light colour, and of relative thickness
(watercolour paper, cardstock, heavy sketchbook paper) to withstand the water stage
– Fabric MUST BE WHITE and NATURAL FIBRE, cotton or silk work best. Small items
only, like tank tops, handkerchiefs, swatches etc (no blankets, large pieces of fabric)
– Items brought to print with should have holes or transparency to allow light to pass
through, otherwise it will only create an outline
– If you want to print a detailed image, you can print a NEGATIVE onto acetate paper.
This article details how to do so: Making Negatives for Cyanotype
Seitan...not Satan with Susan Kunnas
The Art of Swordplay with Ronin
Step into history and take your place in the shield wall! This immersive workshop invites both children and adults to learn the ancient martial tactic that shaped civilizations for millennia. Together, you’ll train in the fundamentals of shield use—how to hold the line, protect your neighbors, move as one, and face challenges through a thrilling obstacle-course-style adventure. Strengthen bonds, build courage, and experience the power of unity in action. A hands-on journey through time for warriors of all ages!
Corn King Ritual
Community Clean Up
Closing Ritual
As the festival’s sacred energy comes full circle, join us for a gentle and heartfelt closing ritual. Together, we will ground the magick we’ve woven, give thanks for the connections made, and release the space with grace.
Receive a travel blessing for safe passage, open roads, and joyful returns. Let us part as we gathered—in community, in spirit, and in peace. Until we meet again, merry meet and merry part.