Opening Ceremony
In preparation for the experiences and lessons Shakori Hills has for us this festival, we offer our gratitude. The words that come before all else, shared by Eli Thomas. Meadow Stage, Thursday 4:15pm
Elkland Art Center Earth Day Parade
Come along on the magical journey through the festival! Bring your noisemakers and don your snazziest festival garb, and join Elkland Art Center in the Earth Day Parade. Elkland Art Center’s mission is to build community while making art; using art as a means to make the world a better place. Stop by the Kids Tent from 11-1pm beforehand to create wings and parade costumes! Meet at the Kids Area, Saturday 1:30pm
Film Showing: Gasland
Can you light your tap water on fire? Many residents in areas where hydrofracking (the current method employed by natural gas companies to extract gas from the earth) takes place can set aflame the water from their wells. This documentary film showing will be hosted by the Deep River Clean Water Society, with intent to bring awareness about the process of hydrofracking, and it’s effect on our lives, should it come to North Carolina. Right now, fracking is illegal in NC, but gas companies are pushing for the abolishment of these laws. If you’re a night owl, check out the film showing; otherwise, stop by the DRCWS booth in the non-profit area for more info. Meadow Stage, Friday 2am
Summer Crops: Seeding & Transplanting
Let’s meet in the Shakori Hills Community Garden for a garden tour and some planting fun. Plant tomato transplants and direct-seed summer crops. Get a good look at the crops and animal rotation employed at Shakori Hills. Come to learn and also share your own experiences with others so that we can all eat fresh and local year-round! Extra plants available to participants. In the Garden, Sunday 1pm
Spirit Masks
Come with a partner and make a plaster mold of each other’s face. Embellish your mask with color and natural or found objects. Create an alter-ego, an archetypical symbol or your personal totem. Be prepared for lots of fun and a little mess. Geodesic Dome, Friday afternoon & Saturday morning
Parasols for Peace Project
Transform a plain umbrella into a colorful conversation-starter that expresses your vision of a world secure and united in peace! Bring your own umbrella or transform one of ours. Reclaimed paint, smocks and brushes provided. Donations gratefully accepted. Geodesic Dome, Saturday afternoon & Sunday
Carrom
For centuries, people in the South Asian countries of India, Burma and Sri Lanka have played the game of CARROM—a cross between marbles, pool and penny hockey. Come play carrom throughout the festival at the tent near the Kids Area.
Burning Love Fire Dance Circle
Continue the family tradition and come watch scheduled, professional fire dancers perform within a safe Fire Dance Circle Saturday night! An early show, choreographed and performed by Burning Love Fire Performance, will be happening just after dark so that children can enjoy the excitement! Throughout the night there will be a variety of fire dancers sharing their talents. Upper Meadow Stage Field, Saturday night
Friends of Bill W.
Come join the fellowship with others that are clean and sober at the festival. We will have an informal 12-step meeting for all persons that would like to attend. This is a place where we can find strength, hope and support with others in recovery. Bring your own chair. Additional meetings may be planned during the festival and will be posted at the Coffee Barn. Healing Arts Area, Friday 5pm, Saturday 10am & Saturday 5pm
Spring Wild Walkabout with Leif Diamant & Kim Calhoun
Spring is spectacular, abundant amazingly beautiful…and happening Now! Kim Calhoun (community herbalist and healing arts practitioner) and Shakori neighbor, Leif Diamant (psychotherapist, naturalist, organic farmer, and ordained interspiritual minister ) lead this popular walk from festival grounds through forest, and fields. We’ll experience the nurturing and healing force of Spring as we identify, discuss, and sample edible and medicinal wild plants, meet some wild animals and some asses, tour Leif’s homestead and sample the organic garden. Leif’s website, Kim’s website. Meet at the Bridge by Healing Arts, Friday 12pm (walk will last until 2pm)
Sunday Morning at Shakori
We will gather together on Sunday morning to celebrate Spring—blessing Shakori Hills, honoring all traditions, celebrating the Earth and welcoming into the circle all peoples and beings. We’ll feature The Seldom Together Gospel Band, Reverend Pat Jobe, Mother George Friday, the Goddess Trio and a few sweet surprises. Led by Reverend Gary Phillips of Silk Hope. Do you want to participate? Contact Gary at garfield(at)blast.com or find him at the festival. Meadow Stage, Sunday 9:30am