Night of the Hunter's Moon

Saturday, October 28, 2023








We feature the Old Year and the New Year fires, and a ceremony to transition the time when the veil between the worlds is thin. Music, dancing, singing, and a cultural game! Dinner will be available for purchase.

Events of the Evening:

Night of the Hunter's Moon:

Old & New Fire Ceremonies: The Old Fire is lit at the start of the evening, symbolizing our ancestors and the past year. Later in the evening the Old Fire shall be extinguished to light the New Fire, symbolizing our hopes for the year ahead.

Prizes: Game : An Epic Journey Under the Hunter's Moon and Kids’ Costume Parade.

Silent Auction: Many thanks to all who donated items for the Silent Auction, and to the bidders and happy winners. Our auction proceeds help fund the CCA educational fund which helps defray costs of the Celtic Fest in the Spring. Have fun out-bidding for your favorite items!

Food and Drink: Food for purchase until 8:30pm. Featuring Chef Will’s autumn specials and other selections on the Arctic Rose menu. Beer, wine, cider, & mead will be available for purchase until 10:15pm.

Photo Booth:Get a keepsake snapshot with your friends.

Music & Dancing: Live music and free dancing during the evening, and an easy-to-learn group-participation ceili dance.

Ian White: bagpiper.

‘Auld Lang Syne': To end the evening, follow the procession outside, and gather at the New Fire to sing the traditional song, “Auld Lang Syne”.