October 22, 2021 at 6:00 pm to October 24, 2021 at 12:00 am
We are pleased to announce we will be holding this year’s Samhain festival.
Cost of this event is $35.00.
Registration at the Gate. (Cash, Check, and Card)
Day Pass for Friday Dance Party only (No camping) $10.00
Day Pass for Saturday only (No camping) $20.00
If you plan to camp overnight, please be prepared for cool weather camping!
Here are the current COVID guidelines for OSS events for the foreseeable future:
1) If you have had a recent COVID exposure, have a fever, or any symptoms of COVID, please do not attend.
2) Please observe social distancing during rituals and for any socializing at this event. While masks are not required in Cooper County, we ask that you wear masks for any indoor portions of the event.
Schedule for Event:
Friday October 22:
6:00 pm Gates open
8:00 Monster Mash (costume and dance party) If the weather is very cool, the retreat house will be opened–please wear a mask inside.
6:00 pm Gates open
8:00 Monster Mash (costume and dance party) If the weather is very cool, the retreat house will be opened–please wear a mask inside.
Saturday October 23:
Art and Craft Sale ongoing at registration. This is a fundraiser for OSS.
Pumpkin Carving Station available during day–Pumpkins provided by OSS
10:00 am – Mindfulness meditation workshop by Wanagi Miwakan
11:30 am – Ancestor Worship and Veneration workshop by Taz Chance
3:00 pm – Ritual Discussion- what we are doing and how it ties to Samhain by Taz Chance
5:30 pm – Fireside Dinner: bring your food and break bread with your community.
3:00 pm – Ritual Discussion- what we are doing and how it ties to Samhain by Taz Chance
5:30 pm – Fireside Dinner: bring your food and break bread with your community.
Evening Costume Contest–Wear your Halloween Finest!
7:00 pm – Samhain Ritual
8:00 pm – Musical performance by Aimee Marie & Luna Hawk
9:00 pm – Bonfire
10:00 pm – Candlelight labyrinth
7:00 pm – Samhain Ritual
8:00 pm – Musical performance by Aimee Marie & Luna Hawk
9:00 pm – Bonfire
10:00 pm – Candlelight labyrinth
Sunday October 24
No programming is planned for Sunday, but you are welcome to camp overnight from Saturday to Sunday. Hike the land, visit the shrine areas, perform your own Samhain observances on the land.
No programming is planned for Sunday, but you are welcome to camp overnight from Saturday to Sunday. Hike the land, visit the shrine areas, perform your own Samhain observances on the land.
Camping information:
–OSS is a pack in and pack out campsite. Please bring your own trash and recycling bags
–OSS is a pack in and pack out campsite. Please bring your own trash and recycling bags
–Camping is rustic, no electric hookups, portapotties available
–Hot showers available at the shower house.