Brushwood Folklore Center Summerfest

Brushwood SummerFest

“Celebrating the Creative Spirit!”

July 23 – 29, 2012

Brushwood SummerFest promotes an open, accepting and safe environment giving participants the freedom to have fun and celebrate the creative spirit in all of us. This week in July at Brushwood has traditionally embraced an element of fun and frivolity, which has been manifested in spontaneous activities including: Didge Dome performances whiffle ball tournaments, pagan games, campsite meet and greets and more. So whether you are interested in more focused workshop experience or simply relaxing and having fun, come and enjoy a great time with the Brushwood community. There are over 100 performances and workshops.

Call for Presenters and Performers

Submissions are due January 30, 2012.
Workshop and performance submission form.

Workshop Types

Mind, Body, Soul: Take a journey into a new sense of health and well-being; an array of natural health practices, spiritual beliefs and alternative philosophies are explored.
Sacred Fire : Ceremonial, Sacred Ritual, Community Fires, Sacred Circles with a tribal influence are explored. Nightly Roundhouse Fires are open to the entire community and are a mainstay at Brushwood….drum and dance all night long.
Art : Anyone can be creative. No matter what your level of expertise, come enjoy the creative experience through these Art and Body Art Workshops.
Music : Music workshops focus on drumming, didgeridoo, song writing and others.

Featured Workshop Paths

CraftWise College : Provides advanced educational opportunities for the Pagan / New Age / Metaphysical Community. “Tolerance and Understanding through Education.” Classes, workshops, & rituals in many traditions, at the “college” level. Facilitated by Cate & Frank Dalton.
Druidry : Workshops and activities focusing on Neopagan Druidry. This is a group of religions, philosophies and ways of life, rooted in ancient soil yet reaching for the stars.

Watch this space for SummerFest 2011 Workshop information.

SummerFest Registration and Fees

Adults (12 and over) - $130.00 Monday through Sunday. Sunday departure time is 3:00 PM. Overall pricing is provided in the sliding scale below. A sliding fee will be applied based on your day of arrival (refer to the table below).
Weekend only: $50.00 (12:00 noon Friday, July 15 to 3:00 PM, Sunday July 17)
Shopping passes are $10 per day, and valid until 6:00 p.m. each day.
On site parking for special circumstances is $20.
See our Information page for additional fees for electricity use and RVs.
These prices are subject to change.

Arriving Monday	$130 each
Arriving Tuesday	$110 each
Arriving Wednesday	$90 each
Arriving Thursday	$70 each
Arriving Friday	$50 each
Arriving Saturday	$25 each

Arriving early? $20/night for Sunday between Sirius Rising and Brushwood SummerFest.
Shopping passes are $10 per day, and valid until 6:00 p.m. each day.
NEW! Evening/stage passes are $20 for performances at the Large Pavilion, 8 pm to midnight.
Prices are subject to change.

Performances All Week

There's entertainment every evening on the Main Pavilion stage.
Here's the program from Brushwood SummerFest 2011.

Monday July 18	Bardic Stage/Circle Everyone welcome to participate
Tuesday July 19	Peter Janson Award winning fingerstyle guitarist with style filled with artistry, superb technical mastery, and heartfelt passion.
Tuesday July 19	Good Things World music infusing Afro-Cuban, Brasilian, Jazz and other styles.
Wednesday July 20	Odd’s Remnants
Wednesday July 20	Hypnotic Clambake Original sound from polkas, tangos, zydeco and klezmer music mixed with a twist of lime.
Thursday July 21	Phat Mandee Voted #2 Best Local Jazz Act in the Pittsburgh City Paper Poll of 2010.
Thursday July 21	Andre and the Giants Big Band, Jazz, Dixieland, Rock 'n' Roll, Standards and Country. Come with your requests and be ready for a GOOD TIME!
Friday July 22	Telling Point Tribal Rock.
Friday July 22	Cassandra Syndrome Female-fronted operatic metal band, passionate, engaging act strikes the perfect balance between playful and sinister.
Saturday July 23	Dragon Ritual Drummers #1 Pagan Drum Troupe in the World.

Except where noted, performances are in the Main Pavilion and begin at 9:30 p.m.

Remember to bring with you

Dress in layers (hot days and cool nights)
Sun screen
Rain gear (just in case)
Camping equipment
Medications
Folding chair or blanket to sit on during workshops and performances
Notepaper and pens or pencils
Tote for workshops and shopping
Some like to bring clothing that celebrates Air (yellow), Fire (red), Water (blue), Earth (green), and Spirit (white & purple), which are honored each day at Sirius Rising,
Radio (Listen to Brushwood Radio

Food is available onsite

Java Junction
Phil’s Grill
Wine and Mead also sold onsite

Pets

For the comfort and safety of everyone, we don't allow dogs at Brushwood. Please call before your visit for information about kennels in the area where you can board your pet during your stay at Brushwood.

Merchants

The Sirius Rising vending fee is $45.00. SummerFest vending fee is $45.00. (Pay $45.00 for Sirius Rising and SummerFest vending fees are FREE.) Regular camping fees apply before Sirius and after Brushwood SummerFest.

See the Merchants information page for sales tax and insurance requirements.