Workshop descriptions can be found in the schedule below. Check back often, as the schedule can change before the event. Any schedule changed during the event will be announced at the community meeting. If you would like to present a workshop, see below.
Wednesday
9:00 AM
Gates Open
3:00 PM
Guest Speakers and Musicians Meet and Greet at the Community Center
5:30 PM
Dinner
7:00 PM
Spinning Waiver Signing
If you are interested in fire spinning, you must sign a fire spinning liability waiver & be issued an orange wrist band to perform. This meeting is mandatory for you. Meet Fire Spin Coordinator at Community Center.
7:30 PM
Village Meeting at the Community Center
Our Village Meeting, located under the Big Blue Tent (Community Center), is a great way to stay informed about last minute additions or changes to our festival schedule. Usually quite entertaining and energetic, Team Phoenix will introduce themselves and their program, as well as introduce our fabulous Guest Speakers and Entertainers. The procession to Opening Ritual begins after Village Meeting.
8:00 PM
Opening Ritual in the Ritual Circle
8:30 PM
Phoenix Phamily Reunion at the Community Center
9:00 PM
Drumming and Dancing in the Ritual Circle
Let our hearts join together in joy and love. All levels of drummers, dancers, and chanters are welcome to lend their energy to raise the cone of power. Bring drums, horns, flutes, guitar, tambourine, cymbals, or just your voice. Dance, trance, or walk around the sacred fire. Clap along or just sit and watch. Whatever makes you happy because there is a place for all in this Celebration.
10:00 PM
Registration Closes
11:00 PM
Gates Close
Thursday
7:30 AM
Free Coffee - Bring Your Own Cup
Breakfast at the Community Center
9:00 AM
Gates Open
10:00 AM
Workshop 1 at the Community Center
Description of workshop.
Workshop 2 at the Air Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 3 at the Fire Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 4 at the Water Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 5 at the Earth Tent
Description of workshop.
Youth Activity
Description of workshop.
Teen Activity
Description of workshop.
12:00 PM
Lunch and Lunch Concert at the Community Center
1:00 PM
Workshop 1 at the Community Center
Description of workshop.
Workshop 2 at the Air Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 3 at the Fire Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 4 at the Water Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 5 at the Earth Tent
Description of workshop.
Youth Activity
Description of workshop.
Teen Activity
Description of workshop.
3:00 PM
Workshop 1 at the Community Center
Description of workshop.
Workshop 2 at the Air Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 3 at the Fire Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 4 at the Water Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 5 at the Earth Tent
Description of workshop.
Youth Activity
Description of workshop.
Teen Activity
Description of workshop.
5:30 PM
Dinner
7:00 PM
Ritual at the Ritual Circle -
8:00 PM
Traditional Bardic Circle at the Ritual Circle
9:00 PM
Drumming and Dancing in the Ritual Circle; Nighttime Activities
10:00 PM
Registration Closes
11:00 PM
Gates Close
Frday
7:30 AM
Free Coffee - Bring Your Own Cup
Breakfast at the Community Center
9:00 AM
Gates Open
Main Ritual Planning Session
10:00 AM
Workshop 1 at the Community Center
Description of workshop.
Workshop 2 at the Air Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 3 at the Fire Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 4 at the Water Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 5 at the Earth Tent
Description of workshop.
Youth Activity
Description of workshop.
Teen Activity
Description of workshop.
12:00 PM
Lunch and Lunch Concert at the Community Center
1:00 PM
Workshop 1 at the Community Center
Description of workshop.
Workshop 2 at the Air Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 3 at the Fire Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 4 at the Water Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 5 at the Earth Tent
Description of workshop.
Youth Activity
Description of workshop.
Teen Activity
Description of workshop.
3:00 PM
Workshop 1 at the Community Center
Description of workshop.
Workshop 2 at the Air Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 3 at the Fire Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 4 at the Water Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 5 at the Earth Tent
Description of workshop.
Youth Activity
Description of workshop.
Teen Activity
Description of workshop.
5:30 PM
Dinner
6:30 PM
Ritual for All, led by Phoenix Youth at the Ritual Circle
7:30 PM
Concert and Costume Party
9:00 PM
Drumming, Dancing and Spinning Activities
10:00 PM
Registration Closes
11:00 PM
Gates Close
Saturday
7:30 AM
Free Coffee - Bring Your Own Cup
Breakfast at the Community Center
9:00 AM
Gates Open
Main Ritual Planning Session
10:00 AM
Workshop 1 at the Community Center
Description of workshop.
Workshop 2 at the Air Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 3 at the Fire Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 4 at the Water Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 5 at the Earth Tent
Description of workshop.
Youth Activity
Description of workshop.
Teen Activity
Description of workshop.
12:00 PM
Lunch and Lunch Concert at the Community Center
1:00 PM
Workshop 1 at the Community Center
Description of workshop.
Workshop 2 at the Air Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 3 at the Fire Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 4 at the Water Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 5 at the Earth Tent
Description of workshop.
Youth Activity
Description of workshop.
Teen Activity
Description of workshop.
3:00 PM
Workshop 1 at the Community Center
Description of workshop.
Workshop 2 at the Air Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 3 at the Fire Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 4 at the Water Tent
Description of workshop.
Workshop 5 at the Earth Tent
Description of workshop.
Youth Activity
Description of workshop.
Teen Activity
Description of workshop.
4:30 PM
Community Meeting Followed by Auction and 50/50 Raffle
6:00 PM
Dinner
8:00 PM
Main Ritual -
Registration Closes
9:00 PM
Drumming, Dancing and Spinning Activities
11:00 PM
Gates Close
Sunday
7:30 AM
Free Coffee - Bring Your Own Cup
Breakfast at the Community Center
9:00 AM
Gates Open
10:30 AM
Closing Ritual
4:00 PM
All Visitors Must Be Off Site
If you would like to present a workshop at the upcoming festival, you may apply on Eventbrite as you register for the festival. If you have already registered, please email ThePhoenix@PhoenixFestivals.com with your full name, address, phone number, email, emergency contact information, and your workshop title and description. You may also include any special needs for your workshop, a preferred time slot (not guaranteed), and a short bio.
You may present more than one workshop. You will be contacted when your workshop is approved. Workshops count towards community service.