Schedule of Events

To find out more about the activity event just click on the link it will take you to the Facebook Event. (each event listed has a live “Click Here” link at the end)

2024 Programme

Venues:

Witches Market – Easy to spot, as you arrive it will be to your right, is operational to the general Public from 8am to 2pm Saturday and Sunday and open to ticket holders whenever you like if they are open.  Mainly daytime events occur on the VILLAGE GREEN

SCA Riverhaven Medieval Display Village

Is on the left as you arrive, the Village is open during Beltane and runs its own separate programme

Paroo

Has the kitchen that you can use to make food, store items in the fridge, there are also Bunk Rooms in this building for people that are not camping.  Please note Paroo is out of bounds from roughly 1pm on Saturday so that the caterers can prepare the nights feast.  Wendi Guy also runs her Labrynth event in this building, and the zone know as The Quiet Space is directly behind this building

Toilets and Showers

Are directly opposite to Paroo and are exactly what the name suggests

Workshop 1 & Workshop 2

The first large Marquee as you continue your way to the campground.  This Marquee is divided into two sections Workshop 1 (closest to Paroo) and Workshop 2, (the other end)

Ritual Space

This is the area where the big fire pit is and is central to Saturday nights Ritual

Speaker Marquee

Is the other large undercover area where talks occur, beside it you will see another 6m * 3m Marquee which is known as the performance space which is where the performances occur like Australian Celtic Woman

Camp Grounds

As the name suggests, power and non-powered sites are available, it is first come first served though

 

 

 

 

Programme

FRIDAY 8^TH

5:00PM           

Beltane Officially opens

5:30PM – 6:00PM       Village Green

Opening Ceremony for Beltane Fire including the beating of the Boundaries,  bring something to make noise

6:15PM – 8:00PM       Speaker and Workshop Marquees

The First night of Beltane is for people to meet and get together and mingle as we are all friends in one place at the one time. We invite everyone to come to marquees and join in on discussions and get to know other people at the festival. Bring some boards games along and invite others to join you in games like chess, Monopoly, Game of life, etc Please note that you must bring your own food to this event Please bring a plate to share and make this truly a community Feast

8:00PM – 9:00PM       Annual General Meeting for the Queensland Pagan Collective   Workshop

Come join us and be an active member of the QPC, all welcome

Items on the agenda
Election of Office Bearers
Events and Festivals 2025
Regional Coordinators
Direction for 2025 and beyond

Any other suggestions please let us know prior to the meeting

8:00PM – 8:30PM       Crow’s Collection LED Performance.                                   Performance Space

You cawed, and we answered! Crow’s Collection are reprising their roles as former twirlers for this special Beltane event! We are bringing a spectacular performance of light and sound, showcasing The Divine Within. We hope to see you there!

8:30PM – 10:30PM     Kool Karaoke with Wendi Guy                                             Performance Space

A fun night of Karaoke where you can sing songs by your favourite artists from 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and now with Wendi Guy

 

 

SATURDAY 9^TH

8:00AM – 2:00PM       Witches Market

Market stalls, Fun, entertainment, psychic readers, heaps to see and do, hang out with all your friends in a safe environment where you can be the person you have always wanted to be.

8:00AM – 9:00AM      Walking the Labyrinth with Wendi Guy                                                      Paroo

​Labyrinths are designed to lead a walker along a clear yet meandering path on a journey to the centre and then back out again. This permits the traveller to experience “letting go” of concerns and allows for clarity and mindfulness to enter. This process seems to encourage heightened intuition, balance, and a sense of wellbeing.

A Labyrinth traditionally has a unicursal path, one way in and one way out. Please wear socks cost of $15 applies to this event

9:00AM – 1:00PM      Witches Shoe Painting Workshop with Wendi Guy                                  Workshop 2

We’ll be doing an acrylic painting called ‘Witch Shoes’.

limited to 10. $45 each Bookings essential and pay beforehand. All materials and tuition supplied.

9:00AM – 9:30AM      Dance Around the Maypole with Deanne White                           Village Green

Come join us at the Witches Market as part of the Beltane Fire Festival and dance around the Maypole

Maypole is a ceremonial folk dance performed around a tall pole garlanded with greenery or flowers often hung with ribbons that are woven into complex patterns by the dancers. Such dances are survivals of ancient dances around a living tree as part of spring rites to ensure fertility.

9:00AM – 10:00AM    Preparation for Flower Essences with Dee McKinnon                   Worksop 1

This workshop explains how to make flower essences and is birthing our 2024 edition.

The flower’s essence is an essential component of our Beltane festival. Birthed originally from the foundation members’ gardens we have created this symbol as our Phoenix.

We will use last year’s essence to cleanse our space and energetically create the energy required to immerse ourselves into this year’s festivities

If you wish to take a small amount home. BYO you own a 10-30 ml bottle. (Essential oil bottle or equivalent)

9:30AM – 10:30AM    Open Mic with Sargolais                                                                   Village Green

Join us at the enchanting Witches Market for Beltane and experience a unique twist this year! 

Step into the spotlight at our Open Mic morning – a platform open to all, beckoning storytellers, poets, buskers, solo acts, duos, and more!  -registration is recommended, but not required. Embrace the spirit of Beltane and become a vibrant part of our incredible community! 

Participants will explore movement, dance, and hooping techniques as we move through the 4 elements of Earth, Air, Fire, And Water.

A short hoop dance routine will be developed within the workshop.

 

 

10:00AM – 11:00AM Dance of Duality        Pat James                                                       Speaker Tent

Pat James discusses embracing the Divine Feminine and Masculine within all of us. Including how to honour, connect and utilise the energies, especially during Beltane.

10:00AM – 11:00M     Guided Meditation and Sound Bath with Alison Eades                Quiet Space

Come and join us for a deep dive into your own inner divine healing.

Our beautiful channel, medium, healer Dee-Anna Delaney will be conducting your channelled guided meditation, with our master healing facilitator and spiritual mentor Alison Eades channelling Spirit sound healing as an accompaniment.

This event will assist you on their spiritual journey to Oneness with your Inner Divine.

10:00AM – 11:00AM Witches Alphabet Hunt with Deanne White                                               Kids Zone

Let’s take a magical trip and search for your name and learn to write in secret messages. You will be going on a hunt once you have your notebook to find the secret messages.

10:00AM – 11:30AM Creating Your Own Divine Crystal Crown with Dee McKinnon     Workshop 1

This is our 7th year of creation. This year’s Beltane Event is honouring “The Divine”

Acknowledging this theme we are creating our own crystal crowns. To energetically represent connection to the heavens. Whilst our feet connect to the terrain.

This event has an additional cost of $75. It’s limited to 8 people. All supplies provided.

If you have any jewellery making tools of your own, or a specific crystal your more than welcome to bring them.

9:30AM – 10:30AM    Hoop Fusion with Aranya Lumiere                                                  Village Green

A sacred fusion of spiral hoop dance involving creative movement, yoga, dance, theatrics, and hooping techniques on and off the body.

11:00AM – MIDDAY   Drumming 101 with Australian Celtic Women                               Speaker Tent

Learn about the history of drums and how different cultures have created the same musical instrument creating different sounds, styles.  Learn some basic drum beats and patterns, and have fun drumming to some favourites ie. We will rock you. Bring along your own drum device (even if it’s a stick & something to hit) so that we can all have fun together. If you’re staying for the show, learn a beat and be part of the act.

11:30AM – 1:00PM     Besom Making with Jacq Hackett                                                       Workshop 1

Besom making using the birch and locally sourced branches. Weaving intent and using as either decoration or for purpose. Small besoms are free to make and burn if desired.

Larger besoms are $30 each to cover costs. I will be making both during the weekend.

Please register early as numbers are limited to 15, please register your interest at the Circle Coven/ Cosmic Crafts Marquee within the Witches Market.

11:30AM – Midday    Witches Dance with Deanne White                                                 Village Green

As part of the Witches Market and the Beltane Fire Festival, we are proud to announce the return of the Witches dance in 2024. Iif you want to join us on the day look up the dance, learn it, come along, and join in. Contact Deanne White on FB for more information

Learn the Witches Dance here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-uv-hAEQRM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjUV-byB8ls

12:30PM – 1:30PM Freyas Daughters – Performance                                                 Performance Space

Freyja’s Daughters is a Norse/Celtic themed acoustic band. We are passionate about singing, the Runes and Norse Mythology, with our original offerings. Freyja’s Daughters is also proud to present some of our covers sung in Old Norse and Faroese.

1:00PM – 2:00PM How to make Oregano Oil, CBD Oil and other plant Medicines with Dee McKinnon Workshop 1

This workshop discusses the relevance of plant medicine in today’s world, including making CBD Oil, Micro-dosing Mushrooms, legality and ethics

1:00PM – 2:00PM       Singing Bowl Workshop with Melinda Coles                                              Workshop 2

This workshop is led by qualified sound therapist and music teacher Melinda Coles. It is designed to teach you the basic tips and techniques to learn how to play the Tibetan Singing Bowls and incorporate sound healing into your everyday life.

There is no need for any prior experience in sound, yoga, or music – this workshop is aimed at everybody, regardless of where you’re at in your journey.

Items to bring – Cushion to sit on, singing bowl and mallet if you have one, Water bottle
( I will have a couple of bowls extra to share if you don’t have your own)

1:30PM – 3:00PM       Handfasting with Carol C                                                                  Speaker tent

Want to take part in a mass Hand Fasting? Or just be a guest? Or learn more about the history? Come along to Beltane and be a part of this once-a-year occasion. Carol C is a Pagan but also a registered Civil Celebrant and is proud to officiate at this non legally binding ceremony. If you wish to make the day legal, contact Carol and it can be arranged.

There is no need for rings – unless you want to. Cords are provided but you can always make/bring your own to add that personal touch. A free commemorative certificate will also be available.

Show your partner how much they mean to you and finish by jumping the fire and besom to burn away negativity and clean sweep into the future

2:00PM – 3:00PM       Creating a Bindrune Amulet – Bec Stark                                        Workshop 1

Calling all rune enthusiasts!  Join Bec Stark, the master of Stark Raven Runes, for an enchanting opportunity to craft your very own Bindrune Amulets!  Embrace your inner artist and create a personalized Bindrune that will be beautifully drawn on your amulet. 

For just $10, you’ll receive one, exquisite amulet to adorn yourself or share with loved ones.  This extraordinary event will take place in the enchanting Speaker Tent, where creativity and mystical energies converge.

2:00PM – 3:00PM       The Humble Fighter – Skills Training and Games for Kids with Clint Cassell  Village Green

Come along and learn some sword skills, defensive tactics, and more!

From individual skills & play to team games, defensive tactics and shield walls… this workshop will be a ton of fun for the kids, medieval style! Hosted by the Humble Fighter, kids will learn a range of skills and tricks in this workshop and then onto some play, which will include elements from the very popular ‘Humble Fighter Games. Register at stall site 41 (Humble Fighter)

The session will include:
– Swords skills and safe play
– individual and team tactics
– medieval games!

3:00PM – 5:00PM       Creation & Consecrating with Pat James                                                Workshop 2

Pat James will present a workshop on how to create, consecrate, anoint and bless their own home wards.

Participants will get to create and take home with them their own homewards. They will be encouraged to bring a small item that they can incorporate into their home ward for protection materials will be provided and the cost would be $50 per person.

3: 00PM – 4:00PM      The Divine spark and Self-Empowerment with Alison Eades                 Speaker Tent

We are all an aspect of the first point of existence – the Godhead or Divine Source, if you will.

We are all sparks of this Divinity, and we hold the connection to our own personal Divine Spark and to the Source of All-That-Is through our heart centre. This talk will be an opportunity for you to fully re-connect with your Divine Spark, and in turn, discover your heart centre, re-connect with your Self, your Soul and Source. It is only through your Heart that you can fully incarnate into humanity, step into all that you are, and become your Empowered Sovereign Self.

3:30PM – 4:30PM       Choir Rehearsal – Beltane by Lisa Thiel with Bec Stark                                     Workshop 1

Bec Stark from Stark Raven Runes leads a performance of “Beltane” by Lisa Thiel

If you are interested in being part of this then please practice the attached video clip at home in preparation for your rehearsal and then performing it on Sunday morning 10th of November @ 11:00am in the Witches Market. Practice Session Saturday 9th @ 3:30pm, meet at the Workshop tent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI_5kwrsPIs

Please register your interest in being involved when you arrive at Beltane, or see Bec Stark at Stark Raven Runes Stall Site 34

4:00PM – 5:00PM Introduction to Australian Druidry with Julie Brett                                Speaker Tent

Julie Brett will introduce ideas outlined in my two books Australian Druidry, and Belonging to the Earth.

Helping people to adapt their nature based spiritual practices to localised environments, looking at a location’s unique animals, plants, landscape, climate, seasons and history.

5:00PM – 6:00PM       Pagan Anointing Ritual WITH Amy Joyous and Samyo Dalgarno        Quiet Space

As we draw closer to the evening’s celebration, it is time to prepare ourselves mentally, emotionally & spiritually and celebrate the Fires of Beltane with gifts of the nature kingdom.

This 30 min ritual & meditative experience uses one of nature’s alchemical gifts in the form of essential oils.

The Oils are of the highest quality and vibration, each chosen to awaken that connection within yourself, and with the divine spirit of creation in all its forms.

Raise your vibration, lift your spirit and prepare to dance with the Kingdoms.

6:00PM – 6:45PM       The Divine Within Ritual with Deanne and Karen                                    Ritual Space

This year at Beltane we will be addressing the Divine within ourselves as well as within each other.

Come and be a part of workshop and ritual and you will leave with a sense of your own Divine, as well as an enhanced sense and appreciation of community.

7:00PM – 8:30PM       Feast                                                                                 Workshop and Speaker Areas

We will gather to share food with the members of our fellow community after the ritual. Food and community are a blessed way of grounding after any spiritual event.

We will start with Antipasto Platter and Hot Finger Food served at 5:00pm, just prior to the ritual, in the quiet Space as part of the Anointing Ritual

The main meal starts at 7:00pm

Your meat selections will be
Baked Ham, Roast Chicken, Roast Beef,

Vegetable Quiche as the Vegan/Vegetarian option.

For your sides, you will have a choice of
Thai Crunch Salad, Leafy Caeser Salad, Mexican Pasta, Seasonal Vegetables, Cauli Cheese, German Bacon and potato

For dessert
Pavlova, Apple Crumble, Black Forest

Individual Salt & Pepper provided, and all Vegetables will be dressed.

If you have any food intolerances, please register at Reception prior to the feast.

8:30PM – 9:00PM       Divine Spark Fire Twirling and Show with Aranya Lumiere                   Performance Space

A ceremonial fire act where the audience is taken on a visual journey of elemental magic, fire dance, theatrics, and interactive engagement.

9:00PM – 10:30PM     Australian Celtic Women Performance                                       Performance Space

The Australian Celtic Women show brings together an all-female musical ensemble to transport you back to rolling hills, misty moors, and heavenly voices, with tantalizing harmonies, dazzling costumes and whirlwind fiddle playing.  Stunning visual effects, angelic voices, costumes and choreography combined with the richness of Celtic instruments provides an unforgettable performance full of warmth, memories and exhilaration with the audience crying out for more. With years of experience in opera, musical theatre, folk, pop and Celtic music; each individual brings together all the best elements of music in one show.

 

 

SUNDAY 10^TH

 

8:00AM – 9:00AM      Self Aware Meditation with Jodi McCabe                                      Quiet Space

It’s a busy world and often we find ourselves rushing from one thought to the next seemingly without a goal or an endpoint. Being aware of where “you” are in that moment how you feel and what your “goal” is in general, we see goals as an achievement such as learning to drive or finish the book we started to write. We don’t usually include control and moderation of feelings as a goal set.
As kids, we’re taught social behaviours that enable us to mingle and gather with like-minded peers
But what’s the goal? Self-awareness How do we do “self-aware” and use it as meditation?

9:00AM – 10:00AM    Flower Essences with Dee McKinnon – Making the 2024 essence WITH Dee McKinnon Workshop 1

In this workshop we will be making the 2024 Beltane Essence, Participants are asked to bring forth a flower cutting from their household. This circle will generate this year’s flower essence. Includes a meditation of intention for our community and humanity.

9:00AM – 9:30AM      Dance Around the Maypole with Deanne White                           Village Green

Come join us at the Witches Market as part of the Beltane Fire Festival and dance around the Maypole

Maypole is a ceremonial folk dance performed around a tall pole garlanded with greenery or flowers often hung with ribbons that are woven into complex patterns by the dancers. Such dances are survivals of ancient dances around a living tree as part of spring rites to ensure fertility.

9:30AM – 10:00AM    Open Mic with Sargolais                                                                   Village Green

Join us at the enchanting Witches Market for Beltane and experience a unique twist this year! 

Step into the spotlight at our Open Mic morning – a platform open to all, beckoning storytellers, poets, buskers, solo acts, duos, and more!  -registration is recommended, but not required. Embrace the spirit of Beltane and become a vibrant part of our incredible community! 

10:00AM – 11:00AM Noosa Pipe Band Performance                                                        Village Green

The Noosa and District pipe band returns to Beltane 2024 after an amazing performance at the 2023 Beltane Event.

The performance will be part of the Sunday Witches Market, so please make sure you arrive in time for this amazing spectacle.

10:00AM – 11:30AM Freyas Daughters – Performance                                               Performance Space

Freyja’s Daughters is a Norse/Celtic themed acoustic band. We are passionate about singing, the Runes and Norse Mythology, with our original offerings. Freyja’s Daughters is also proud to present some of our covers sung in Old Norse and Faroese.

10:00AM – 11:30AM Creating Your Own Divine Crystal Crown with Dee McKinnon         Workshop 1

This is our 7th year of creation. This year’s Beltane Event is honouring “The Divine”

Acknowledging this theme we are creating our own crystal crowns. To energetically represent connection to the heavens. Whilst our feet connect to the terrain.

This event has an additional cost of $75. It’s limited to 8 people. All supplies provided.

If you have any jewellery making tools of your own, or a specific crystal your more than welcome to bring them.

10:00AM – 11:00AM  Make Your Own Crystal Bracelet with Latrina McDonald                         Kids Zone

Make your own intuitive crystal bracelets with a range of 30 plus crystals available

This workshop is for kids only.  Cost for the workshop is $10 to cover materials and is payable on the day.

11:00AM – 11:30AM  Beltane by Lisa Thiel Choir Performance with Bec Stark                  Village Green

Bec Stark from Stark Raven Runes leads a performance of “Beltane” by Lisa Thiel

If you are interested in being part of this then please practice the attached video clip at home in preparation for performing it on Sunday morning 10th of November @ 11:00am in the Witches Market, but by also attending the Practice Session Saturday 9th @3:30pm, meet at the Workshop tent

Please register your interest in being involved when you arrive at Beltane or see Bec Stark at Stark Raven Runes stall site 34.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI_5kwrsPIs

11:00AM – MIDDAY   Your path Your way: how to create and forge your own path in witchcraft

with Pat James Speaker Tent

Participants will learn how to really dig deep and forge their own paths in witchcraft, in personalised ways without just following what everyone may be doing, especially create for those that don’t have a family lineage of spiritual people or witches to learn from.

10:00AM – MIDDAY   Embodying the Elements with Kim Fairminer                                Workshop 2

Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. All of life carries within it the energetic signatures of these four classical elements. They are the imaginal building blocks of the universe around you and of the universe within you.

This session includes short experiential exercises to attune you to the elements within your body; discussion of deficient/excess elemental expression; and how to recognise, achieve and maintain elemental balance

11:30AM – 1:00PM    Besom Making with Jacq Hackett                                                    Workshop 1

Besom making using the birch and locally sourced branches. Weaving intent and using as either decoration or for purpose. Small besoms are free to make and burn if desired.

Larger besoms are $30 each to cover costs. I will be making both during the weekend.

Please register early as numbers are limited to 15, please register your interest at the Circle Coven/ Cosmic Crafts Marquee within the Witches Market.

11:30AM – Midday    Witches Dance with Deanne White                                                 Village Green

As part of the Witches Market and the Beltane Fire Festival, we are proud to announce the return of the Witches dance in 2024. If you want to join us on the day look up the dance, learn it, come along, and join in. Contact Deanne White on FB for more information

Learn the Witches Dance here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-uv-hAEQRM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjUV-byB8ls

MIDDAY – 1:00PM      Creating a local wheel of the year with Julie Brett                                    Speaker Tent

This talk is more advanced and looks at how we can adapt our wheel of the year celebrations to include local seasonal changes, localised animals and plant symbols and unique features of the Australian landscape like bushfire.

Julie will show examples of my nature journaling and observation record keeping, as well as wheels of the year she has created for different locations and traditions.

MIDDAY – 1:00PM      Runic Spelljar Workshop with Bec Stark                                         Workshop 2

Using herbs, crystals and runes, craft your own magickal spelljar with the power of your intention. You will be guided through the selection of herbs that best activate your magick, crystals to vibrate your spell powerfully, and mini wooden runes to ground your dreams into reality.

Bec Raven will guide you through this workshop to craft your spelljar which you will take with you.

Exchange: $10

1:00PM – 2:00PM       Beltane Fire Cups with Sherry Dell                                                  Kids Zone

Sherry Dell helps you create your very own colourful fire cup with your own marshmallow stick

All artificial and perfectly safe no real fire, this event occurs in the Kids Section of Beltane

$5.00 to cover costs

1:00PM – 2:00PM       Wheel of the Year – Beltane with Victoria Jade                             Workshop 2

Celebrate the vibrant energy of Beltane, the ancient Celtic festival marking the halfway point between spring and summer. Traditionally a time of fertility, fire, and abundance, Beltane honours the union of the Earth and Sun, symbolizing growth and renewal.

Join Jade from Jade Victoria fx, in this workshop, together we’ll explore the rich history of Beltane, learning about its traditions, bonfires, and the sacred connection between nature and spirit. Engage in candle decorating, where you’ll infuse your candles with personal intentions of abundance, love, and transformation. Following this creative ritual, enjoy guided meditations to connect with Beltane’s fiery energy, fostering inner growth, renewal, and manifestation. Let the season’s spirit inspire and empower you!  There is a $15 Materials cost for this workshop

2:15PM – 2:30PM       Closing Ceremony – Samyo Dalgarno                                             Village Green

Closing Ceremony for Beltane Fire including the beating of the Boundaries, bringing something to make noise with