Wyldwood 2026

Wyldwood 2026 Schedule

(UPDATED 10/2/26)

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.


SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - KEEP CHECKING BACK!

ALL EVENTS ARE ONE HOUR LONG UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE

THURSDAY

(Thur, 12:00 pm) - SITE OPENS

(Thur, 6:00-7:00 pm) -

(Thur, 7:00-9:00 pm) - Trading Blanket - MCd by Dannie
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, ritual 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.

(Thur, 9:00 pm) - Drum Circle


FRIDAY

(Fri, 9:00-9:30 am) - Waking Up with the Elements - by Kryss
Awaken through breath, movement, and voice in communion with Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit. A ritual of strength, flow, and grounding to begin your day aligned and alive. Bring a sturdy chair, yoga mat or blanket and water. 30 minutes, location TBD.

(Fri, 10:00-11:00 am) - Elemental Chakra Meditation - by Alda
Come and have a nice cleansing meditation of the chakras with the elements and connect to Roxanna.

(Fri, 11:30-1:00 pm) - How to Drum Circle! Intro to group movement and rhythm - by Cliff & Krys
Do you want to jam with everyone at the drum circle, but you're not sure how to jump in? Join us for this low-pressure introduction to group movement and rhythm. In this class you'll learn how to find the heartbeat, how to play with sound and stillness, how we all make mistakes (and even how to laugh when it happens!). Don't have a drum? No problem -- we'll have extras to share. Bring a chair, your drums and noisemakers, and your sense of playfulness. 1.5 hours, at the main fire circle.

(Fri, 1:00-2:00 pm) - BYOP Jack O'Lantern Carving Party - by Emairelhd Eartheart
Bring your own pumpkin and join the fun. Tools, patterns, and candles will be provided. The resulting Jack'O's can be used for Trick-or-Treat camp marking; and on Saturday evening, you'll have the opportunity to bring them up the hill to be used for the main ritual, Honoring Our Beloved Dead.

(Fri, 2:00-3:00 pm) - OPEN

(Fri, 3:00-5:00 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, in the Pavilion.

(Fri, 6:00-7:00 pm) - Pre-Meeting for Lumberjack Performers - by Beth
This is a meeting for all volunteers for the lumberjack burlesque show. We'll decide on the order of performers, talk about logistics, and work out kinks. If you have volunteered to perform or assist in anyway, please make an effort to be here. If you miss it, get with Beth before the show for details. At the Stage.

(Fri, 7:00-8:00 pm) - Opening Ritual - by Jill Martinez
Jill, Hans, Deec, and Alda invite you for a re-imagining of a storybook "stone soup"! Bring a bowl to the main fire circle, and bring your own special selves.

(Fri, 8:00 pm) - Adult/Kid Trick-or-Treat
Join us as we walk (stagger) from camp to camp with our tiny cups, receiving libations and yummy treats! All are welcome to participate, including kids (must be 21+ to receive adult beverages - bring your ID!). Costumes are encouraged! Camps: Decorate your camp, have some sort of light or something to denote that you are "open for business," and have things to offer both adults and children (and drinkers and non-drinkers), such as chocolates, candy, snacks, lemonade, mocktails, wine, margaritas, etc. Trick-or-Treaters: Bring your own (tiny) cup (and ID) and a bag for goodies, and bring a flashlight and/or wear something lighted so you can find your way and others can see you (it's dark out there!). What if you want to do BOTH - offer treats and walk around? Simple! Take turns with camp-mates, or just walk around with the group until you get to your camp, then offer your own goodies to the trick-or-treaters. 1 hour. Meet at the picnic tables in front of the Cottage.

(Fri 9:00 pm or whenever Trick-or-Treat is over) - Costume Party in the Pavilion
Come dance the Time Warp with us!

(Fri, 10:00 pm) - Drum Circle


SATURDAY

(Sat, 9:00-9:30 am) - Waking Up with the Elements - by Kryss
Awaken through breath, movement, and voice in communion with Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit. A ritual of strength, flow, and grounding to begin your day aligned and alive. Bring a sturdy chair, yoga mat or blanket and water. 30 minutes, location TBD.

(Sat, 10:00-11:30 am) - Rhythm Magick - by Cliff & Krys
Do you want to jam with everyone at the drum circle, but you're not sure how to jump in? Join us for this low-pressure introduction to group movement and rhythm. In this class you'll learn how to find the heartbeat, how to play with sound and stillness, how we all make mistakes (and even how to laugh when it happens!). Don't have a drum? No problem -- we'll have extras to share. Bring a chair, your drums and noisemakers, and your sense of playfulness. 1.5 hours, at the main fire circle.

(Sat, 12:00-1:00 pm) - So You Want to Make an Altar - by Alda
So you want to make or set up an altar? Come learn some of the myriad kinds you can create. The basic questions of why? Where? When? How? I will show I do this in my eclectic practice and how you can too.

(Sat, 1:00-2:00 pm) - South Bath Journey - by Stormy Bishop
Step into a realm of vibration and resonance, where sound becomes a bridge between the seen and unseen. A sound bath is a deeply restorative experience in which you are immersed in waves of healing frequencies from crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, chimes, and other sacred instruments. These vibrations wash over you, harmonizing body, mind, and spirit guiding you into a state of peace, release, and renewal. During this session, I will weave together tones and frequencies to create an energetic landscape opening space for grounding, transformation, and connection to the mystical within. Some experience deep relaxation, others visions, messages, or simply a profound sense of stillness. However it meets you, the sound finds its way to where it is needed most. What to bring: For your comfort, please bring a blanket, yoga mat, or anything soft to lie on. You are welcome to recline and fully surrender to the vibrations, or sit in a position that feels best for you. Comfort is the key to allowing the sound to do its work. Come with an open heart, and let the frequencies carry you into the magic of the moment. 1 hour, on Monument Rock.

(Sat, 2:00-3:00 pm) - Magical Assistance Poppets - by Christina Shirley
A fun exploration of poppets as magical aids and assistants. Make a poppet to take home with you! Limited to 20.

(Sat, 3:00-3:30 pm) - Pre-Show/Call time for Lumberjack Burlesque Volunteers - by Beth
All volunteers for the Lumberjack Burlesque are asked to meet at the stage to ensure things run smoothly. All audience members bring a chair, get your dollar bills ready, and possibly order a mocktail for the show. If you forgot ones for the performance, never fear! We will have QR codes, where you can purchase "beaver bucks" to tip the dancers. Look for the table with a poster to purchase tipping money and mocktails. 30 minutes, at the Stage.

(Sat, 3:30-5:00 pm) - Lumberjack Burlesque - by Beth & Friends
This is the show we've all been waiting for! Come watch our sexy lumberjacks bare it all, chopping wood and dancing for a good cause! Bring dollar bills to tip the dancers and healthy appetite to watch our sweaty and sultry performers. Themed mocktails will be available for $3, so grab a drink ahead of time and enjoy the show!
All proceeds go towards building the new Pavillion. The dancer who collects the most tips will have a plaque made in their honor, hung on the new pavillion. If you forget to bring cash, there will be a station to purchase "beaver bucks" through QR codes for PayPal, Cash app, and Venmo. 1.5 hrs, at the Stage.

(Sat, 5:00 pm) - Cook & get ready for potluck

(Sat, 6:00 pm) POTLUCK
If your last name starts with: A-D, bring appetizers, salads, cheeses, or breads; E-M, bring desserts; N-T, bring meat dishes; or U-Z, bring veggie dishes. BRING SERVING UTENSILS!

(Sat, 6:30 pm) LIVE MUSIC - Skaldic Works (Nordic folk, dark folk, and Scandinavian folk)

(Sat, 8:00 pm) - MAIN RITUAL: Honoring Our Beloved Dead - by Trillium
Come join us as we set up our altar to honor our ancestors and beloved dead. We invite everyone to bring mementos or photos of their loved ones who have passed, or other items you wish to use to decorate the altar. During the ritual, there will be an opportunity for anyone who wishes to speak briefly about their loved one, and light a candle in their memory. Stone circle at the top of the hill.

(Sat, 9:00 pm) - Drum Circle


SUNDAY

(Sun, 9:00 am) - 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.

(Sun, 12:00 pm) - Festival ends

(Sun, 3:00 pm) - All people must be off-site by 3:00 pm