Saturday 10 May 2025
Ravenwood Meadery
Huntsville, Alabama
Beltane
Also known as May Day, it is viewed as a time to welcome thriving plants, flowers, and crops, and the warmer weather ahead.
It roughly translates as 'bright fire'. Fires were used to call back the power of the sun to cleanse communities and animals after spending months indoors, and to ensure the well-being and protection of livestock as herds were moved to higher pastures for the warmer months.
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Join us for this ticketed event to celebrate the return of the warm weather, Spring, and the coming Summer.
4:30pm MAY POLE DANCE
Originally, the May Pole was a living tree. Over time it became a tree trunk of the correct height, age, and species (usually birch or pine). It is said that the tree represented masculine energy, and the ribbons and floral garlands that adorned it represented feminine energy. The maypole is a reminder that spring has sprung and rebirth has begun.
We will be setting up a May Pole on the East Lawn (under the water tower). Ribbons will be provided.
video of our 2024 May Pole
courtesy of Adam Colwell | Pixels of the Imagination
6:00pm SPRING FEAST
After the dancing is over, we will have a Spring feast at the meadery, planned by Kenna. Live tagelharpa music by Blake Russell from Skaldic Works.
This is a ticketed event with limited seating, tickets must be purchased before the event.
$55
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