THURSDAY
Prepare Ritual Ground
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM @ Ritual Ground w/Christophe
If your camp is set up and you have time to spare, come on down to the Ritual Ground to help set up the structures for our sacred space.
Mabon 101
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM @ West Pavilion w/Mabon Staff
New to Mystic Mabon or just looking to ground yourself in the energy of the weekend? Join our Board and Coordinators for this opening conversation of connection, orientation, and wisdom sharing. We’ll explore the history and evolution of Mystic Mabon, introduce this year’s theme—The Sacred Hearth—and open a conversation about how we gather: with consent, care, and respect across diverse paths and practices. This is a space to ask questions, learn how the festival flows, and begin discovering your own personal mystery for the weekend. All are welcome—this is your hearth, too.
Opening Ritual: Building the Hearth
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM @ Ritual Ground w/Ardantane
The intention of the ritual is to create a hearth for the community, a center to create cohesive intentions and utilize the aspects of each direction and spirit to anchor the circle. The hearth is the center of the community.
Fire Circle
8:00 PM @ Ritual Ground w/Community
Join us around the hearth fire for drumming, singing, dancing and socializing into the night. This is an 18+ event. Bring your chairs, instruments, lights, and refreshments. Please remember there is no glass allowed around the fire.
FRIDAY
Three-Cauldron Meditation
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM @ Music Tent w/Dru
“The Cauldron of Poesy,” describes the three in-dwelling cauldrons you need to fully develop to become a great poet (or cool, self-actualized person). They are the cauldrons of warmth (belly), motion (heart), and wisdom (head) and correspond to one (or more) chakras or energy centers. This short meditation will introduce the concept of the cauldrons and how to work with them. Each cauldron offers a rich opportunity to explore and expand our physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual/creative health. Most of our time will be spent in guided meditation, and some reference material will be available in a handout if you want to dive more deeply.
Tarot Magick
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM @ West Pavilion w/Phoenix
Have you ever used Tarot in Magick? There are more and more books on the subject. Let’s get together and share what we’ve learned, what we practice, what we’d like to know about using everyday tarot concepts in ritual for magick and transformation. Geared for anyone who loves tarot.
Irish/Celtic Music Session
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM @ Music Tent w/Dru Oakley
Celtic/Irish music has been the backdrop of modern pagan communities since the pagan revival. The Celtic/Irish music that we think of today came up at about the same time. It’s like a Celtic knot. It’s woven into everything we do.If you’re interested in learning this music, bring a guitar, mandolin, four string banjo, ukulele, or a bodhran. Whistles in G or D are also welcome!There will be some instruments provided. We will also be providing sheet music, tab, and some instruction.
Pagan “Funk” Orchestra
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM @ Music Tent w/Dru & Faellina
Funk music is built from the bass up, then augmented one-by-one by other instruments—and so are drumming circles! This sounds-on musical journey will begin with one drum laying down a strong beat to which you will add complementary beats with instruments of your choice and/or voice. This workshop will be especially useful for beginners learning how to fit their musical inspiration into foundational beats, and also to experienced musicians who want to freely experiment with new sounds. Let’s create some awesome grooves we can carry to the nightly fire circles! There will be some instruments available, but we highly encourage you to bring your own (any kind, not just percussion!) and a chair.
Pagans in Recovery
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM @ Cauldron of Clear Celebration w/Juli
Are you in recovery or looking for a space free from alcohol and intoxicants? Join us at the Cauldron of Clear Celebration. We support community members who need grounding and support for mental health and sobriety. You are welcome to camp nearby, hang out, and attend a meeting.
Magical Clothing Swap
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM @ West Pavilion w/Ali
It’s a magical clothing swap! A place to share the wonderful and special clothing and accessories from past rituals and festivals that no longer fits your body or your heart but still occupies valuable space in your closet! Folks can bring as much clothing and accessories as they like, or none at all, and they may take anything they like, as much as their vehicle will hold! No one has to bring anything in order to take and no one has to take anything in order to bring stuff.
Favorite Fire Circle Chants
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM @ Music Tent w/Alane
Do you enjoy singing at the drum circles, but don’t know the words to the chants? In this workshop, Alane will teach 13 chants commonly sung at the evening fire circles at this festival. Alane will also include instruction on chant overlay, harmony and other embellishments. A handout will be provided and you are welcome to record the workshop. Come sing!
Aspecting
Part 1: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM @ East Pavilion w/Cedar & Robin
Part 2: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM @ East Pavilion w/Cedar & Robin
What is aspecting (spirit possession) in the wiccan/pagan context? Aspecting is a style of spirit possession with deep roots in the wiccan community. It is a technology used as a community service to provide direct contact with deity. In this workshop we will learn how to prepare for, provide support for, and achieve aspecting. How and when to provide this service. What roles the community should fulfill and what precautions come with this technology. Benches are stone, please prepare for your comfort!
Building Collectivism
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM @ West Pavilion w/Sasha
This event starts with some thoughts on collectivist/individualist comparisons in our cultures and others, moves to Animal Camp members describing their ongoing transitions from individualism to collectivism, then ends with an open discussion about what our pagan community members are doing to build a stronger future in an ever changing world, together!
Yeast Herders Gathering
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM @ West Pavilion w/Quill
For those who brew, distill, and bake with yeast, come share your creations! This is a 21 and over event, we will be checking wristbands. Please bring a drinking vessel, plenty of water, and something to share.
Stone Soup Family Dinner
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM @ Ritual Ground w/Community
Join us at the heart of Mystic Mabon—the sacred hearth—for a community-led stone soup picnic! Bring a little something to share: a veggie, a loaf of bread, some cheese, fruit, or anything that feeds the body and spirit. Together, we’ll create a shared meal, a symbol of what’s possible when we each bring what we can. This is a time to nourish each other, connect, and settle into the circle before the magic of the night begins. All are welcome.
Desserts with Dionysus
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ Ritual Ground w/Purna
As the sun sets and the hearth glows, we invite you to a sensual offering: Desserts with Dionysus. Bring chocolate, fruit, or any sweet treat to share as we indulge the senses in honor of the god who blesses the vine, the body, and ecstatic joy. Dionysus will bless the wine and the fire, guiding us into a mindful experience of taste, touch, and presence. A decadent, delicious way to build energy and open to the wild rhythms of the night.
Sonic Sanctuary: A Blaze & Beats Gathering
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM @ Ritual Ground w/Deejay Mystic
Join us for a transformative night of music and movement under the stars hosted by Deejay Mystic! Our bonfire dance party is a sacred celebration of community, connection, and the elemental forces. Immerse yourself in enchanting folktronica beats, mesmerizing firelight, energetic dancing, and the warmth of like-minded individuals. Put on your most outrageous mask and glow in the dark garb, ignite your spirit, and groove into the night by firelight!
Fire Circle
10:00 PM @ Ritual Ground w/Community
Join us around the hearth fire for drumming, singing, dancing and socializing into the night. This is an 18+ event. Bring your chairs, instruments, lights, and refreshments. Please remember there is no glass allowed around the fire.
SATURDAY
Three-Cauldron Meditation
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM @ Music Tent w/Dru
“The Cauldron of Poesy,” describes the three in-dwelling cauldrons you need to fully develop to become a great poet (or cool, self-actualized person). They are the cauldrons of warmth (belly), motion (heart), and wisdom (head) and correspond to one (or more) chakras or energy centers. This short meditation will introduce the concept of the cauldrons and how to work with them. Each cauldron offers a rich opportunity to explore and expand our physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual/creative health. Most of our time will be spent in guided meditation, and some reference material will be available in a handout if you want to dive more deeply.
The Fool’s Journey: An Introduction to the Tarot
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM @ East Pavilion w/Myah
A brief history, basic overview of card meanings, and how to utilize the Tarot as a tool for introspection and divination.
Wildcrafting Vinegar
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM @ West Pavilion w/Noelani
Learn the fundamentals of wildcrafting your own vinegar. Participants will learn enough to start successfully brewing right away. You will also receive a handout, demo materials, and resources.
Pagan “Funk” Orchestra
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM @ Music Tent w/Dru & Faellina
Funk music is built from the bass up, then augmented one-by-one by other instruments—and so are drumming circles! This sounds-on musical journey will begin with one drum laying down a strong beat to which you will add complementary beats with instruments of your choice and/or voice. This workshop will be especially useful for beginners learning how to fit their musical inspiration into foundational beats, and also to experienced musicians who want to freely experiment with new sounds. Let’s create some awesome grooves we can carry to the nightly fire circles! There will be some instruments available, but we highly encourage you to bring your own (any kind, not just percussion!) and a chair.
Pagans in Recovery
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM @ Cauldron of Clear Celebration w/Juli
Are you in recovery or looking for a space free from alcohol and intoxicants? Join us at the Cauldron of Clear Celebration. We support community members who need grounding and support for mental health and sobriety. You are welcome to camp nearby, hang out, and attend a meeting.
Chakras, Spirit Reading with Stones & Cards
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM @ East Pavilion w/Kalisha
By using cards or stones, these layouts let the reader look deep into the state/condition of a querent’s chakras and soul. By learning the inner mental, emotional & spiritual states of the person you are reading for, even for yourself, using this method will help find areas that need help in balancing, healing, and unblocking. Let the Kundalini rise!
Intro to Druidry
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM @ East Fire Pit w/Earthweaver
In this workshop we will have a brief history on contemporary Druidry. We’ll have a brief discussion on our tools and how we use them in our prayers and Rituals. Afterwards we will all be doing a ritual together that is called “A Druid’s Prayer for Peace.”
Dancing the Divine
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM @ Music Tent w/Juli
This workshop is intended to understand some of the traditional ways our ancestors utilized dance in their spiritual life. We will explore techniques and ways to incorporate dance into our personal spiritual practice and group or community ritual. Prospective audience is adults and teens
Ardantane School is Back!
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM @ East Pavilion w/Kalisha
School of Spirituality now has a curriculum of classes and a Certification Program. These classes are designed to help the attendee grow in ways they may have never experienced. Each class will offer ways to enhance your existing practice or help you develop new perspectives.
Next Year at Mabon
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM @ West Pavilion w/Mabon Staff
Do you have suggestions we can use for next year? Do you want to join our amazing team of coordinators? Are you interested in presenting a workshop or ritual next year? Join us for a chat about how to get involved in MMSW 2026.
Chants for Fire Circle Gatherings
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM @ Music Tent w/The Crow Women
The Crow Women will be presenting and teaching fire circle chant music, including some of our originals, as well as other well-known and loved chants that have been heard around fire circles for years. Our prospective audience will be anyone who loves to sing, or wants to learn to sing, or just wants to be able to join in at fire circle gatherings.
Mead Making
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM @ West Pavilion w/Mystic & Earthweaver
We gather to honor the ancient mead making traditions of our ancestors, who revered mead as the sacred nectar of the gods. As we weave together the threads of magic, nature, and community, we’ll delve into the basics of mead making and co-create a batch of this enchanted elixir.
Ardantane Auction
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM @ East Pavilion w/Azrael & Amber K
A community favorite! Come bid on a fantastic array of magical items. Proceeds benefit Ardantane, a community gathering place and campus of diverse pagan traditions. Cash, checks and plastic accepted.
Qeteshqe Bellydance: Temple Dance Workshop
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM @ Ritual Ground w/Mariella
Qeteshqe: Dancers for the goddess, opening the portal of grace. We are a folk, fusion, trance and classical bellydance troupe with a message from mother earth. She calls you to stomp your feet, cry your tears, and rejoice in the beauty of dance as ecstasy, remembering again how to eat sunlight and grow.
Main Ritual: Home Is Where the Hearth Is
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ Ritual Ground w/Lux
We invite you to our sacred hearth, where you can join the flame within you to those of your friends and family to create the warm and welcoming fire that is our community collected.
Bardic Circle
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM @ Ritual Ground w/Astara
The bardic circle is a sacred space to share. Bring a song, a poem, a joke or a story to share around the fire. Also bring your chair, lights, and refreshments. Remember, no glass around the fire circles.
Hecate Ritual
9:30 PM – 10:30 PM @ East Fire Pit w/Christophe & Myah
A guided journey with the goddess Hekate. We invite you to join us for this group ritual, to meet Hekate at the crossroads and choose one of three paths for your journey: The past, to confront old fears and find ancestral wisdom; The present, to receive a test of strength and truth revealed; The future, to receive a glimpse of fate and a gift.
Fire Circle
9:30 PM @ Ritual Ground w/Community
Join us around the hearth fire for drumming, singing, dancing and socializing into the night. This is an 18+ event. Bring your chairs, instruments, lights, and refreshments. Please remember there is no glass allowed around the fire.
SUNDAY
Closing Ritual
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ Ritual Ground w/White Rabbit
Together for one last event! We will call back our energy, bank the sacred hearth, and release all attendees, both flesh and spirit. Join us for our last gift to you. See you in 2026!
Camp Cleanup
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM @Everywhere w/Everyone
Before and after packing up your camp and loading your vehicles, please patrol the area far and wide to dispose of anything left behind. We love the earth and leave no trace after our gatherings. Our goal is to leave this sacred land cleaner than when we arrived. Please bring any valuable items and personal belongings you find to the lost and found at the gate.