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AM24 schedule
Wednesday
Gates Open
3:00 PM
Community Center.
Meet and Greet with Guest Speakers and Musicians. Get your books and CDs autographed or just hang out,
5:00 PM
Earth Tent
Ritual Circle
7:00 PM
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
Registration & Gate Closes
8:00 PM
Opening Ritual in the Ritual Circle
8:30 PM
Phoenix Phamily Reunion at the Community Center with Karaoke provided by Thai Dancer!
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, guitars, tambourines, 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.
Thursday
9:00 AM
Gates Open
Ritual Circle
Morning Devotional. Join us to welcome the Sun and a new day by stating gratitudes and intentions. This workshop also includes stretching and simple yoga poses - however - you may just sit and enjoy the sacred space during this morning practice.
10:00 AM
Fire Tent
Ritual 101 & Ritual Etiquette. Have you ever wanted to help construct the main ritual? Are you a returning member of the Phoenix Phamily or new to our festival? It makes no difference! This workshop is open to all!!! We will be discussing general ritual etiquette for the first few minutes and then jumping into the nuts and bolts of ritual construction. This festival we are working to achieve balance with the elements and raising healing energy on a global scale. We have roles for everyone, regardless of experience level.
Community Center
Ritual Circle
Youth Activity
Nature Walk & Creating Sacred Space.
Teen Activity
Gaming Tent open all day.
12:00 PM
Community Center Lunch Concert -
1:00 PM
Ritual Circle
Fire Tent
Vendor Booth
Teen Activity
3:00 PM
Community Center
Earth Tent
Fire Tent
Youth Activity
Creating Sacred Space.
Teen Activity
Gaming Tent open all day.
5:00 PM
Community Center
Fire Tent
Vendor Booth
7:30 PM
Thursday Night Ritual
8:30 PM
Sumble -Mead is provided to toast & boast—bring your own drinking vessel.
9:30 PM
Traditional Bardic Circle in the Community Center
Friday
8:00 AM
Coffee - Bring Your Own Cup
Thank you Michelle & Rick for your Sacred Service. Michelle is our Mornin Coffee Maven and Rick is our TP Guardian.
9:00 AM
Community Center
Main Ritual Planning Session. Coffee/Tea Chat and Planning Session 1. So you agreed to accept a role in main ritual? FABULOUS!!! Come join us for a morning devotion, energy raising, and construction meeting as we work on the fine details of our ritual. We know this is a bit early, but we do not want to prevent our ritual participants from taking advantage of our incredible workshop schedule!
Ritual Circle
Morning Devotional. Join us to welcome the Sun and a new day by stating gratitudes and intentions. This workshop also includes stretching and simple yoga poses - however - you may just sit and enjoy the sacred space during this morning practice.
10:00 AM
Community Center
Earth Tent
Fire Tent
Youth Activity
Ritual Construction and Chanting.
Teen Activity
Gaming Tent open all day.
12:00 PM
Community Center Lunch Concert
1:00 PM
Community Center
Earth Tent
Fire Tent
Youth Activity
Intermediate Poi or Cakes & Ale.
Teen Activity
3:00 PM
Community Center
Earth Tent
Fire Tent
Youth Activity
Costuming and rehearsal for ritual.
Teen Activity
Gaming Tent open all day.
5:00 PM
Community Center
Fire Tent
Vendor Booth
7:00 PM
Ritual Journey to the Realms of Water with Heron Michelle
8:00 PM
Registration & Gate Closes
8:30 PM
Costume Party & Hekate's Wheel Concert
10:00 PM
Drumming, Dancing and Spinning Activities
Saturday
8:00 AM
Coffee - Bring Your Own Cup
8:30 AM
Ritual Circle
MORNING DEVOTIONAL. Join us to welcome the Sun and a new day by stating gratitudes and intentions. This workshop also includes stretching and simple yoga poses - however - you may just sit and enjoy the sacred space during this morning practice.
9:00 AM
Gates Open
Main Ritual Planning Session
Coffee/Tea Chat and Planning Session 2. So you agreed to accept a role in main ritual? FABULOUS!!! Come join us for a morning devotion, energy raising, and construction meeting as we work on the fine details of our ritual.
10:00 AM
Community Center
Earth Tent
Meet here for Co-Ed Sweat. Led by Grey Ghosthawk, fire tended by April. This is a co-ed sweat lodge. Please arrive well hydrated. There will be a quick explanation of what to expect prior to entering the lodge. Be advised: you are NOT required to stay for the entire session & may leave the lodge at any time if you feel uncomfortable.
Fire Tent
Youth Activity
Teen Activity
Gaming Tent open all day.
12:00 PM
Lunch and Lunch Concert
1:00 PM
Community Center
Fire Tent
Outside Ritual Circle
Shadowhawk. Flow Arts. Fun, flow, and fellowship! All experience levels are welcome to learn flow Arts with Shadowhawk. Bring your props for some fun practice or to learn some new moves. No prop, no problem! There will be sock poi available as well as a number of other props you can try your hand at.
Ritual Circle
Sacred Drum Workshop hosted by Remmi Nicole and the FL Funk Drum Collective. This will be a two part workshop starting with technical skills and a West African Rhythm in two parts to prepare for the following dance workshop. We will end with a flowing rhythm meditation designed to help us build energy as a group to attain entrainment and prayer and to get us connected and ready for the nights ceremonies. All skill levels invited, bring your drum or any other percussion item you enjoy. Dancers always needed!
Youth Activity
Costume Parade.
Teen Activity
Decorative Knotwork. Knots are a very special intersection of the practicality, aesthetic beauty, geometry, and spiritual
3:00 PM
Community Center
Fire Tent
Ritual Circle
Youth Activity
Beginner Poi with Shadowhawk or craft.
Teen Activity
Gaming Tent open all day.
5:00 PM
Village Meeting Followed by Auction and 50/50 Raffle
Did you know that 20% of all donation, auction and fundraising money is allocated to The Scholarship Fund? The remaining funds go toward keeping admission prices low while continuing to make site improvements and providing quality guest speakers and entertainment.
8:00 PM
Registration & Gates Close
8:30 PM
Main Ritual: Weaving the Web
9:30 PM
Drumming, Dancing and Spinning Activities
Sunday
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
Coffee - Bring Your Own Cup
Ritual Circle
MORNING DEVOTIONAL. Join us to welcome the Sun and a new day by stating gratitudes and intentions.
11:00 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.