Halloween began as an ancient Celtic fire festival called Samhuinn (pronounced "sow-in"), celebrated over 2,000 years ago. Marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, Samhuinn was a time when the Celts believed the veil between the living and the dead was at its thinnest. Bonfires were lit, costumes were worn to ward off spirits, and offerings were made to appease the otherworldly beings.

Join us for our 5th Annual Samhuinn celebration as we honor our ancestors by carrying on this ancient tradition. Tickets available here.

Open to all ages, this year's Samhuinn celebration will feature:

Music and Dance

• Albemarle Pipes and Drums 2PM (confirmed)

• Community Ceili called by Lori Madden, BRIMS 3PM

• The Donnybrooks 330-630PM (confirmed)

• House of Hamill 7-9PM (confirmed)

• Samhuinn Procession & Ceremony 9-10PM (confirmed)

Making, Magic, & Learning

• Pumpkin Carving Contest

• Tarot Readings and Samhuinn Ceremony With Meg Madden (confirmed)

• Fairy House Workshop w Elizabeth Culbertson (confirmed)

• Harvest Crown Workshop with Wayflowering (confirmed)

• Viking Living History (invited)

• Historical European Longsword Lessons & Live Combat Demonstration (confirmed)

• Herbalism with the Elderberry

• Gothic Art Gallery x Kailey Reid

Feasting and Drinking

• Mead x Thistlerock & Special Guests

• Craft Beer (Guest Vendor, TBC)

• Fire-Cooked Feast