Moondance 2025 Schedule
(UPDATED 4-17-25)
Do you want to volunteer to teach a class or lead a ritual? (Leading a class or ritual counts as part of your community service to the festival, and does not grant you free admission - sorry!). Please see Class or Ritual Volunteer Form to volunteer.
ALL EVENTS ARE ONE HOUR LONG UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE
THURSDAY
(Thur, 12:00 pm) - SITE OPENS
(Thurs, 7:00 pm) - Trading Blanket -
On the trading blanket, a person puts down what they wish to trade. Others in the circle
place what they are willing to trade for that item, which can include more than one item. The
trader the has three choices: she can signal acceptance of a trade by handing her item to the
person whose trade she wishes to accept and picking up the traded item; she can instead
"sweeten the pot" to ask that more or different items be offered; or if she sees nothing she likes
she can say "no trade" and pick up her item. Sometimes items get traded multiple times. Things
that can be traded: books, jewelry, lotions, candles, clothes, oils, drinking horns, glass bottles,
ritual items, Native American items. Service can also be traded - stepping on the cloth means
you
will give two hours work, including services such as camp clean-up, readings, massage, and help
packing and loading. 2 hours.
(Thurs, 9:00 pm) - "Moonraker" Ice Breaker Social (all ages)
We will have mocktails (non-alcoholic), cocktails, snacks, and charcuterie, and please feel
free to bring snacks and drinks to contribute (non-alcoholic or alcoholic, just please clearly
label). Anything 1979 and/or James Bond-themed is appropriate, and of course, tiaras are
ALWAYS in style. Location will be the big table across from the
stage (if rain, under the Pavilion).
(Thur, 10:00 pm) - Drum Circle
FRIDAY
(Fri, 9:00 am) - Wake Up with the Elements - by Kryss
Prepare for your day of magical frolicking and learning by waking up your body and
attuning yourself with the elements. We'll turn our focus inward to feel how the elements present
themselves within our physical bodies and create movements and sounds to enliven those
energies. Bring a blanket, chair or yoga mat so you can sit. 30 minutes, location TBD.
(Fri, 3:00 pm) - Poi 101 - by Meredith
Come on and join in on the fun of a traditional Polynesian dance class concentrating on the
diversity and practice of Poi basics. During this class we will explore single handed poi
techniques that play with natural bodily rhythms and intuitive movements. This class is great for
persons of all ages and is fun for all! Limited to 10 people.
(Fri, 4:00 pm) - Show and Tell - by skippy
Come "show" yourself and "tell" us about your path, experiences, and any other bits of personal
information you might want to share with the community. This will be an informal discussion,
with attendees surrounding the moderator in a circle. So, come, meet, and learn about your fellow
pagans. Who knows, you might even make a friend or two if you're not careful! 2 hours.
(Fri, 6:00 pm) - Stand-up Comedy Performance - by Neko Goblin Princess
Queer trans completely hilarious comedy from one of the hottest & coldest women in the biz!
Bring chairs! At the back of the Stage.
(Fri, 7:00 pm) - LIVE MUSIC - Sophie Wise
(Fri, 7:30 pm) - Opening Ritual: - by __
(Fri, 8:30 pm) - Drum Circle
SATURDAY
(Sat, 9:00 am) - Wake Up with the Elements - by Kryss
Prepare for your day of magical frolicking and learning by waking up your body and
attuning yourself with the elements. We'll turn our focus inward to feel how the elements present
themselves within our physical bodies and create movements and sounds to enliven those
energies. Bring a blanket, chair or yoga mat so you can sit. 30 minutes, location TBD.
(Sat, 9:30 am) - Wildflower and Native Plant Walk - by Jan Newton
A walk around the glades (rock outcrops) and woods to enjoy and learn about the flora
(plants) of Roxanna, especially ones that are blooming and/or carnivorous (insectivores), as well
as some ferns. Helpful items to bring: shoes (the rocks can get hot to bare feet!), water,
sunscreen, insect repellent, camera and hat. Meet at the main fire circle near the vendors. The
first part of the walk will be relatively flat for folks that can't manage steeper terrains. Limited to
10. 1.5 hours.
(Sat, 11:00 am) -Elements Chakra Meditation - by Alda
We will do an elemental cleansing meditation using the Chakras. Please bring a chair or
something comfortable to sit or lay on.
(Sat, 2:00 pm) - Poi 201 - by Meredith
Attend Poi 101 and want to learn more? Join in on Poi 201 where we will learn and practice
more dynamic and difficult poi tricks. This class will expand on lessons from Poi 101 while
incorporating two handed poi techniques and flow patterns. It is suggested those attending Poi
201, also have attended Poi 101 the previous day. Can't wait to flow with you all! Limited to 5
people.
(Sat, 5:00 pm) - Cook & get ready for potluck
(Sat, 6:00 pm) POTLUCK
If your last name starts with: A-D, bring desserts; E-M, bring meat dishes; N-T, bring veggie
dishes; or U-Z, bring appetizers, salads, cheeses, or breads. BRING SERVING
UTENSILS!
(Sat, 6:30 pm) LIVE MUSIC - The
Secret Sounds
Inspired by classic jazz, blues, and country from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, vocalist Britt Powell
and guitarist Brennen Reece (The Secret Sounds) perform soulful and sultry interpretations of
standards, as well as surprising takes on modern classics.
(Sat, 7:30 pm) - MAIN RITUAL -
(Sat, 8:30 pm) - Drum Circle
SUNDAY
(Sun, 9:00 am) - Wake Up with the Elements - by Kryss
Prepare for your day of magical frolicking and learning by waking up your body and
attuning yourself with the elements. We'll turn our focus inward to feel how the elements present
themselves within our physical bodies and create movements and sounds to enliven those
energies. Bring a blanket, chair or yoga mat so you can sit. 30 minutes, location TBD.
(Sun, 11:00 am) - Basics of Elder Futhark - by Rob G
Discussion will include a basic history (region, age, people, uses, etc),and Rune
meanings, with some casting options. All topics will be fairly basic.
(Sun, 1:00 pm) - Wildflower and Native Plant Walk - by Jan Newton
A walk around the glades (rock outcrops) and woods to enjoy and learn about the flora
(plants) of Roxanna. Being an afternoon walk, we expect to see Fame Flower in bloom! We will
also see carnivorous plants (insectivores), as well as some ferns. Helpful items to bring: shoes
(the rocks can get hot to bare feet!), water, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera and hat. Meet at
the main fire circle near the vendors. The first part of the walk will be relatively flat for folks that
can't manage steeper terrains. Limited to 10. 1.5 hours.
(Sun, 4:00 pm) - Giveaway
The Giveaway will act as our closing ceremony. Please bring something that is special to
you, or has brought something good to you, that you are now ready to pass on to someone else.
This gift doesn't have to be something physical; it can be an offer of help or service. Once
something is given away, all strings to that gift are broken; the gift is given with no expectations.
Each person will take a turn to talk about their item and its meaning, then place it on the
blanket/table. Once all items are laid down, if you see something that speaks to you, and no one
else wants it,
you may take it.
MONDAY
(Mon, 12:00 pm) - Festival ends
(Mon, 3:00 pm) - All people must be off-site by 3:00 pm