Free Spirit Gathering 2026 - Unity in the Storm

Free Spirit Gathering 2026 - Unity in the Storm

August 4-9, 2026

Welcome to Free Spirit Gathering, a transformative week-long festival celebrating community, spirituality, and personal growth in the heart of nature. Held each summer at Camp Ramblewood in Darlington, Maryland, FSG brings together people from diverse paths for workshops, rituals, music, drumming, dancing, and shared experiences beneath the open sky. Whether you seek deep connection, joyful expression, or sacred learning, Free Spirit Gathering offers a welcoming space to explore and celebrate your unique spiritual journey. Discover more and join the circle at www.freespiritgatheringmd.org.

New! Senior Discounts

We are now offering senior discounts to those 65 and older! If you are over 65, please email us at

seniordiscount@freespiritgatheringmd.org and we will send you a code for your discount. (You should receive an email within an hour with the discount)

Sponsorships

Sponsorships at Free Spirit Gathering offer a unique opportunity to support a vibrant, long-standing community celebration of spirituality, creativity, and personal growth. As a sponsor, your contribution helps sustain the magic of FSG by funding essential infrastructure, workshops, and programming while aligning your brand or mission with a diverse, engaged, and values-driven audience. Sponsorship packages include recognition on our website, social media, and printed materials, as well as on-site visibility throughout the week-long event. Your support ensures that FSG continues to thrive as a welcoming space for connection, transformation, and shared purpose. Sponsorships can be purchased on the more tickets page during the purchase process. If your ticket includes festival registrations, you'll be prompted to provide this information during checkoutl.

Private Cabin Groups

If you are part of a group that wants a private cabin, our policies have changed for this year. Someone will need to purchase the Group cabin ticket (we offer 7 and 10 bed options) and we will send that person a code that can be used for free registrations for the rest of your group. We will be in touch with you via email regarding which cabin you will be assigned. Private Cabins can be purchased on the more tickets page during the purchase process. We will contact you about how you register the other people in your cabin via email.

Vending

If you are interested in Vending, please fill out our vendor application form.

Community Share(presenters/rituals)

If you are interested in sharing your knowledge and experience with a workshop or ritual, you can fill out our Community share application.

Volunteering

If you''d like to volunteer for the festival, fill out the volunteer application.

Note regarding volunteering - Volunteering does not mean you will be comped for the festival,  Discounted tickets for volunteers are negotiated on a case by case basis.

More About the festival

Free Spirit Gathering (FSG) is a week-long annual event that forms a hub for spiritual seekers, nature lovers, and those in pursuit of community connection. Every summer, people from all walks of life join together in a serene woodland setting, creating an atmosphere of acceptance, growth, and joyous celebration.

A multitude of workshops form the heart of FSG. These sessions cater to everyone from novices to seasoned spiritual practitioners, spanning an extensive range of disciplines and practices. From meditation and yoga, through paganism and shamanic journeys, to music and art therapy, there's a wealth of learning and sharing to explore.

Yet, the Gathering is not just about workshops. It is a space where various rituals take place, providing transformative experiences that can deepen your spiritual path. Additionally, participants are treated to live concerts, featuring a mix of talented local and renowned artists who fill the air with music that speaks to the soul.

Children are warmly welcomed at FSG. A dedicated children's program runs throughout the week, filled with games, crafts, storytelling, and age-appropriate workshops, ensuring the youngest members of our community are engaged and nurtured.

The event also respects quiet and reflective time, with areas designated for meditation and relaxation amidst the natural surroundings. Moreover, participants can peruse vendor stalls selling everything from handmade crafts, crystals, and jewelry, to books, clothing, and locally made products.

Please be aware that the festival is a clothing optional event.  

At Free Spirit Gathering, there's a spirit of respect, kindness, and openness, embodying a shared code of conduct that ensures a safe and supportive environment for all attendees. Whether you're attending for the first time or a returning participant, FSG is a place to grow, connect, and celebrate the free spirit in us all.

Please note refunds are not available after July 4,2026.