May Day Country Dance & Games

Apr

25

2 days left!

Apr 25 @ 10:15 PM to Apr 26 @ 12:30 AM

56 River St

Bethlehem, PA 18018, USA

A traditional Spring Festival! Join Celtic band, The Chivalrous Crickets, in recreating British Isles May Day and Beltane customs old and new. 


Doors open at 6:15 for lobby activities: pressed flower crafts, head wreath weaving and more. 

6:45pm join the Crickets in learning some ancient May Carols. Enjoy Celtic music performance & shared seasonal folklore

7:20pm: selection of a May King & Queen! Games and nonsense, after which:

a traditional ritual called "Beating the Grounds" we'll process with a band of Lehigh Valley bagpipers to call in the spring and bless the new year! (indoor if raining)

7:45 - end: JOIN US in dancing in the spring. We'll teach 2 ceilidh dances followed by our annual MAY POLE dance. 

General admission
$20
Youth
$8
6-21 years. Prince includes service fees.
Add a donation for Hearthsong Folk Arts
$
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