Programming

 

Friday 4:15 PM – Drum Class – Join Rev. Glenn Garrison for an introductory drum class/circle on the Friday afternoon of KD. Many people like to drum but don't have much experience at it, so join us to learn a few beats and chants while we jam out to start the festival.

 

Friday 4:15 PM – Open Coloring and Paladin Chat – Setting the tone for the Growing Year festival, join Paladin Gabriel for coloring, fellowship, and path discussion. Come sit and breathe – the Paladin certainly needs to.

 

Friday 9:00 PM – (13+) – Men’s Mysteries with Tim Depoe – Unravel the mysteries of the masculine with Timothy Depoe. How are our paths and our lives influenced by our identity? We are open to anyone who is masculine-identifying or leaning. Come and enjoy the company of other pagan men as we dive into the universe's greatest secrets.

 

Friday 9:00 PM – (13+) – Women’s Mysteries with Woodbine – Awaken the Divine Feminine within. Step into a sacred space where all are welcome to explore and connect with the Divine Feminine energy that lives within each of us, regardless of gender. This workshop is a journey of self-discovery, inviting you to embrace your inner goddess, honor your intuition, and tap into the powerful, nurturing energy that transcends form. Come as you are, in perfect love and trust, and let your inner wisdom guide you.

 

Friday 10:15 PM – (18+) – Primal Play – Primal play is a part of the Primali path, but this is open to anyone 18+. Be ready to hit the mats - exercise wear is acceptable. No nudity, no sex, just primal energy.

 

Saturday 9:30 AM – Primali 101 – Join the clergy of the First Polestari for an introduction to the primal path of the Forces. Kithaka Dun is the festival of Crom Cruach, but why? What does it mean to be Primali, a Wanderer? How is it different from other paths, and how does it fit into the community, the faith, and the world?

 

Saturday 9:30 AM – [Children’s Event] – Junior Highland Games - Get ready, young champions! Open to all kids under 15, this is your chance to test your strength, speed, and spirit in a series of fun, age-appropriate May Day challenges! With cheers, laughter, and maybe a bit of friendly rivalry, the Junior Highland Games celebrate the daring spirit of young warriors. Every participant is a winner, walking away with a medal, a Highlander’s pride, and memories of a grand adventure. So, gather your wee bairns, don your warpaint, and let the games begin! Spectators welcome.

 

Saturday 9:30 AM – Tai Chi with Kit Plummer – Wake up and get your Chi moving with a gentle Tai Chi morning flow. Ease the crick in your back from sleeping outside or on those bunks. Breath in the Meeman-Shelby Park air and start your day off with Kit Plummer on the back porch.

 

Saturday 10:45 AM – The Community Fire with Terry Riley – Wiccan/Pagan religions can coexist within the communities in which they live their lives. The Fire of Compassion can change the opinions of societies and cultures, and clear up misinformation. Our Circles must become “a part of” instead of “apart from” their communities, and Rev. Terry is opening his experience and wisdom for a frank and open workshop.

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Saturday 10:45 AM – Reiki Share with Kit Plummer – Join Reiki Master and healer Kit Plummer for a moment of shared healing. Whether you are an experienced energetic practitioner or have never heard of it before, you can still benefit from some shared energy and talk about the basics of Reiki.

 

Saturday 1:30 PM – Primali Runes and How To Divine — Did you know that the Norse are not the only path with a rune set? Come learn about the meanings behind the Primali runes, general practices for rune readings, and a bit about the research that went into creating them. Presented by "Archeologist-In-Residence" Rowan Haven and Priest Allen Night.

 

Saturday 2:45 PM – Meet Our Friends for All! — Join our Friends for All Memphis—a dedicated non-profit committed to supporting the health and well-being of the Memphis community. For nearly 40 years, they've offered comprehensive services, including free HIV/STI testing, clinical care, behavioral health support, and mobile care units reaching individuals across the Mid-South. Discover how their initiatives are making a profound impact and learn ways you can get involved.

 

Saturday 10:15 PM – (13+) – Non-Binary Mysteries with Allen Night - Hello babies, theybies, and maybes! Ever wonder what magic looks like from the other side of the aisle? Feel as if your path does not give your nonbinary heart a way to express itself? Worried that society will not accept you? Worry not! Priest Allen Night and Temple Guard Jonathon will be answering questions and lifting spirits in this one-of-a-kind panel. See ya'll there!

 

Saturday Midnight – (18+) – Primal Howl – Sometimes, you just need to howl at the moon, or scream at the stars. It’s time to let go of all those things that have been building inside. Sean Akins leads us in our second annual midnight howl and primal scream designed to help us release our inner turmoil in the most primal of ways. Hot cocoa and cookies afterwards in the Main Hall!

 

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Workshop Track

This year’s Workshop Track features four new workshops for hands-on learning and experience. Youth or Adult badges required unless otherwise noted.

 

Friday Midnight – (18+) “Bad Reputation” Herbs – Join Rayne Nightwulf for a workshop on herbs with a bad reputation. We will explore the benefits and uses of herbs which are traditionally set aside or avoided. From Cannabis to St John’s Wort, we will learn what these herbs are good for and what they definitely are not. You will get a small mirror and some herbs as a takeaway to use in your own practice.

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Saturday 10:45 AM – The 12 Labors of Hercules Walking Tour – Ever wonder how Hercules became so well known? Do you like Improv? Then come to this one-of-a-kind interactive workshop where we will explore the Twelve Labors of Hercules in a fun and enriching way. Audience participation is mandatory.

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Saturday 1:30 PM – Your Own Book of Shadows with Amberly Riley – Unlock the magic of creating your very own Book of Shadows! In this workshop, I’ll share unique ideas to help you begin your Book of Shadows from scratch or add to an existing one. Whether you're just starting out or looking for fresh inspiration, you'll find tools and techniques to make your book truly personal and meaningful. Join us and discover how to weave your own mystical journey!

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Sunday 9:15 AM – Witch Craft with the Travelling Tinkers – Bring the tools of your craft (or one new to you), whether it be yarn and needles, wire and stone, or thread and beads. Sit under the tent with the Tinkers, learn the basics of crafting with intent, and get a few pointers on patterns and methods.

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Rites

Friday 2:30 PM—Opening Fire Rite— Join our new Fire Team Lead, Sean Akins, as we open the Fire Festival of Crom Cruach. Add your energy to its protection and get excited for our weekend in the woods!

 

Friday 7:30 PM—Gathering and Story for Wild Hunt— Come hear the story of Hounds and Hares, bedeck yourself with glowsticks, and step through the smoke before we head out to the Wild Hunt.

 

Friday 8:00 PM—Wild Hunt and Wicker Man— Join us for our 5th annual Wild Hunt! The Hares have hidden the sun, and the Hounds must bring him home. We will burn the Wicker Man to welcome the Spring and bring back the day. Glow sticks are provided; all mobility levels are welcome.

 

Saturday 7:00 AM – Flame Father Meditation with Kit Bollinger – I see Fire burning the trees, I see Fire hollowing souls – Fire burns, but this is both a destructive and constructive matter at the same time. The Primali tradition believes that each of the Forces is a deep and complex matter – wake up with one of our Students for a morning meditation at the Sacred Fire.

 

Saturday 2:45 PM – [18+] – OTO Gnostic Mass— Liber XV, the Gnostic Mass, is the central ritual, public and private, of Ordo Templi Orientis. It is a participatory Eucharistic ritual in which a small cake and chalice of wine are magically identified as the "Life of the Sun" and the "Joy of the Earth". Attendees are expected to participate in the ritual. A brief overview of participation will be made just prior to the ritual.

 

Saturday 5:00 PM—Kithaka Dun Rite— We dance into the circle of our Fire Festival on ancient beats and worn stones. Join our Paladin, our Student Priest Harley, and the Clergy Team for a new story and our Weapon Blessing as we connect to the elements we honor in the most fundamental of ways. Kithaka Dun, Dun, Dun!

 

Sunday 10:30 AM—Closing Fire Rite— As the festival draws to a close, join our Kitchen Witch, Keiran, for the Closing Fire Rite—a powerful moment of reflection and release. We’ve enjoyed delicious food, shared unforgettable moments, and built lasting connections. Now, it's time to honor the fire that has brought us together. As we extinguish the flames, we embrace the warmth of the memories made and prepare to carry the spirit of the festival home with us.

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Special Events

May Court

Over the course of the weekend, we’ll be crowning a May Court to sit at the High Table at Saturday’s Feast, with one guest! Don't forget to consider who You would like to see for our Wild Hunt! 

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Regent Nominations are now open!

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• Regent—Leader of the Wild Hunt, elected before the Event

• Coronet—Elected of the May  Court

• Marshal—Champion of the Sword Tournament

• Princet—Elected Youth of the May Court

 

Sword Tournament [13+]

Come Saturday afternoon and test your mettle against others! Our Sword Master Lee will provide you with a boffer sword and you will be pitted against other combatants on the field of battle in a double-elimination Tournament! Youth or Adult Badge Required.

 

The winner will be knighted by the May Court and take home a beautiful (real) sword made by our own GoH, Pendragon!

 

​Non-Profit Raffle and Auction

In the Main Hall, there is a table full of Wonders and Gotta-Haves. These will all be raffled off at the Saturday Feast. Tickets are available at Registration. Tickets are $1 for 1, $5 for 6, or $20 for as many tickets as will fit between your belt and the floor. A few select items will be chosen and placed on live auction instead.

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We are honored to announce that all proceeds from this raffle and auction will be donated to Friends for All.

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Don’t forget to bring a little extra – you might win something amazing, and you’ll be supporting our community too.

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Maypole

Join us for a maypole dance right before the Dance and Drumming! Start you revelry by spinning around others in one of the most ancient rites of Mayday and end in laughter and love.

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Primeval Fire Dance and Drum Circle!

This year, our Saturday Night event will be a Fire Dance and Drum Circle! Back to the thing that drove us here, to the fire and the drum and the dance! We invite people to bring their drums, and to join us in moving to the beat of the primeval call. We will process out to the Main Fire with our special guests – the fire dancers from QCG - stoke the one on the back porch, and sing the night away!

 

Meditation Room

Triangle Room C is set aside as our Meditation Room.

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Too many people? Need a moment to focus and find some peace? Please enjoy something comfortable and quiet. There will be chairs, assorted squishy things, blankets and soft décor.

Please respect the Meditation Room—no cell phone noise, no loud talking. This is a place of centering and grounding.