Laurelin's Lughnasadh 2024: Summer Festival of Fools

Join us for a magickal festival in the heart of the Green Mountains of Vermont.This year's theme is: "Summer Festival of Fools". This year we will explore ways in which humor, satire, fools and tricksters can we can build and renew our harmony and connection to Nature, the Divine, the Old Ways, our inner true Selves, one another as individuals, and to the communities that support us. Current planned events include workshops, vendors, Renaissance tea party, masquerade ball and dance, trance fire circle, our own unique "highland games", and our very popular "mystical market and psychic fair".

COST: (Not counting online registration fee)

FULL EVENT (Wednesday – Sunday)
Participants: Til 6/19 * 6/19-7/24 *At Door
Adults (18+) $70 ea. * $100 ea. * $120 ea.
Teens (13–17)$45 ea.* $65 ea. * $85 ea.
Youth (5–12) $35 ea.* $55 ea. * $75 ea.
Children under 5 Free

PARTIAL EVENT (Thursday – Sunday)
Participants: Til 6/19 * 6/19-7/24 *At Door
Adults (18+) $65 ea. * $90 ea. * $110 ea.
Teens (13–17)$43 ea.* $63 ea. * $83 ea.
Youth (5–12) $33 ea.* $53 ea. * $73 ea.
Children under 5 Free

WEEKEND (Friday – Sunday)
Participants: Til 6/19 * 6/19-7/24 *At Door
Adults (18+) $55 ea. * $75 ea. * 95 ea.
Teens (13–17)$40 ea.* $60 ea. * $80 ea.
Youth (5–12) $30 ea.* $50 ea. * $70 ea.
Children under 5 Free

DAY TRIPPER (Price per day paid either online or at the door)
Participants: Rate
Adults (18 & up) $50 per day
Teen (age 13 – 17) $30 per day
Youth (age 5 – 12) $20 per day

MEAL PLAN
There is NO meal plan this year. We will be providing communal storage for coolers and food, numerous grills and burners, etc. down by the main dining tent. Ice runs will happen daily. Participants are expected to cook and dine together so that we can come together as a community. Also, various activities and announcements will happen at the dining tent during this time so you won't want to miss it. Registrants will be sent as part of their confirmation a number of ideas and resources (including recipes) for preparing, storing, and reheating easy meals for the event.

THE DETAILS:

Camping & Overnight Accommodations
Again this year, we are going to let people camp wherever they want – in the field, forest or in-between. The pottapotties, showers, potable water, meals and classes will all still be down near the meetinghouse so if you camp in the woods, plan to get your hiking in. There will be designated fire pits. Do not make new ones. This time of year is typically dry but rainstorms have been known to happen, so we strongly recommend you bring a tarp or ground cloth to put under your tent.Parking space is limited. We have room for a VERY limited number of campers or RV’s (no sewer, water or electric hook-ups) and they are quite far from where activities are. There will be no campers in the main parking area next to the house. We would really prefer that you NOT bring a camper or RV but if you insist then you MUST - WITHOUT EXCEPTION - GET PRIOR APPROVAL. If you don't get prior approval and you just show up with one you WILL BE TURNED AWAY with NO REFUND (because you could still camp). There are a limited number of B&B’s and inns in Bethel and nearby towns. Please contact Laurelin staff if you would like further information.

Toilets, Showers, and Water
Port-a-potties will be available on-site. There is a shower house with one hot water shower. There is an outdoor sink for washing dishes and drinking water. All of these are down near the main house.

Village Builders
This year we will be having a special day for those people who would like to come together as a smaller group to share, connect and participate in the creation of our magickal village. In ritual and with magickal intent, we will break into teams each dedicated to creating and maintaining one aspect of our magickal community – some hard physical labor, and others less so. Arrival is by Noon on Tuesday, July 30th. There is no cost for coming to Village Builders.

Workshops, Rituals, and Activities
If you have an idea for a workshop, ritual, discussion, performance, or children’s activity – we’d LOVE to hear about it! Don’t be shy – we’re open to any and all ideas. As a community, we freely share our skills to help make Lughnasadh an exciting, rich and fun-filled experience that will keep everyone coming back year after year (and bringing more friends too!). We hope that you will too. Send your proposals via email to: laurelinvt@gmail.com ASAP!. (Sooner is better!) You will be notified by June 1st whether or not it is accepted.

Vendor and Psychic Info:
We’d love to have lots of vendors and psychics for Lughnasadh 2024! Crafts, clothing, food, mead, New Age, Tarot readings, runes, whatever! We’ve got plenty of space and there is no fee for merchanting; however, we do ask a 10% commission on your sales at the end of the event. One person (the merchant) can have their registration fee waived. Any guests/ helpers would have to pay full registration. You still have to provide your own food, travel, etc. Please contact Kirk at laurelinvt@gmail.com for information.

Pets/ Dogs
Dogs are welcome this year at the festival. However, you MUST provide proof of rabies vaccination or your dog will not be permitted. Further, all dogs must be kept on-leash at all times in the fields or around the house. They are free to run loose in the wooded areas. You are expected to pick up and dispose of any waste left in areas where people will be walking, camping, etc. Your pet must be calm, non-disruptive, and under your control (on leash or off) at all times. If it fights with other animals, is disruptive by barking or other behaviors, is threatening or causes damage to the site or its other occupants, or not under your control at all times you will be required to take the pet off-site with no refund.

For more information contact Kirk at laurelinvt@gmail.com or 802-234-9670