Lammas or Lughnasad, traditionally celebrated on August 1, is a festival characterized by races, games and contests of all sorts and feasting on the year's first fruits. Originating as a harvest festival, it is associated with the god Lugh, master of many arts and skills. Gather with us as we give thanks for the bounty of our harvests, celebrating the beauty of Mother Earth and all the gods with fun, feasting and fellowship.
Until June 30 admission is $10 per person, or $7 per person for groups of five or more camping together. JULY 1 TO 20, registration is $25 per person. Registration includes your campsite and fun for Friday and Saturday night.
Lammas Fair is a non-commercial event. There is no organized vending. Barter is encouraged. All the games, rituals, etc., are open to all participants.
We'll honor the Gods and Earth with an opening rite at dusk Friday. The main ritual will be at dusk Saturday and the closing ceremony and "awards" will be Sunday morning. Those who seek quiet time/space for private communion with nature will find it nearby.
What to Bring: Tent and sleeping bag if you aren't sleeping in a camper--Food and beverages for the duration of your stay, and the equipment to prepare it, eat it, and clean up after it--Toiletries--Flashlight--Something soft to sit on--Sun protection--Appropriate footgear and layered clothing for hot days/cool nights. In short everything you need for a two day camp-out!
What Else to Bring: Bottled water is a good idea--Festive adornments for your site!--Games/workshops/means of divination/musical instrument(s)--A bundle of firewood for Saturday night--For the Altar Saturday evening: an offering of home made baked goods or home grown produce or flowers, etc (This is not intended as potluck, although it may be eaten!)
What Not to Bring (PLEASE) Firearms--Unregistered guests--Feuds--Illegal drugs--Pets (unless you can keep the under control and "poop-scooped" at all times AND they are REGISTERED as part of your group!)
Participate! Bring your favorite game, your musical instruments, your sense of fun and let's play. Bone up on your occult wisdom for "Pagan Jeopardy", teach us your favorite chants, take a hike on Mother's beautiful body, drum in the healing circle. Spontaneity rules.
The Site We have reserved a secluded group campground in the Angelus Forest, and will send the name of the campground, directions, etc. when you register. Each campsite has a picnic table and grill and will accomodate two or more cars. There are "pit toilets", maintained by the Forest Service and piped water. (During dry years this water is good for washing only and drinking water is trucked in.) If you are coming alone and would like to be referred to someone else from your area for travel or camping, email Olwen.
For registration information, click here
LAMMAS Links(updated 12/17/98)