Welcome to our Beltane page for 2025! Here we will have all the need-to-know information for our event, including how to RSVP. RSVP here for Beltane 2025 

Date:  Saturday, May 3rd  2:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Location: Rhoneymeade Arboretum and Sculpture Park

Program Notes: 

2:00 to 3:00 - Gathering and Snacks at the Pavilion Tents

3:00 to 5:00 - The Games of Love

5:00 - 7:30 - Bonfire Grill and Chill

7:30 - 11:00 - Beltane After Dark

Welcome to our Beltane page! HVGW has a nice long party planned for our Pagan community this year including games, food, ritual and of course, the Maypole dance! Beltane is traditionally a holiday celebrating love and the fertility of nature, so our games will be themed to honor these energies with a light-hearted battle between the teams of Venus and Mars. Don't worry - Love will surely win the day! 

After the games, we'll be grilling food at the Sand Circle and hanging out as we do. When the sun goes down, we'll begin the next stage of our gathering: Beltane After Dark! We'll be doing some more traditional Beltane activities such as a ritual blessing the first fire of the year at the Sand Circle, divinations and some drumming and dancing to finish off the night and welcome in the season of warmth and light. 

Come for any stage of our celebration, either or day or night! This event is free to all, but donations to HVGW and Rhoneymeade are always welcome.

We hope to see you there!

Some Important Notes:

• There will be alcohol present for those of age. BYOB is fine. We expect all attendees to monitor their intake and make responsible decisions. 

• There will be plenty of parking, however if the main parking lot is too muddy we will direct cars to park at the nearby barn. Please stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the event. 

• Rides can be arranged. Please indicate on the RSVP if you are looking for a ride and where you want to be picked up. 

• Service animals only, please. 

• If you have mobility issues please let us know on the RSVP and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. 

• If weather proves too inclement we will divert to an indoor event plant, and send notices on our website, email and Facebook pages. 

Please RSVP HERE   by Saturday April 26th