My husband and I attended Central New York's Pagan Pride Festival today. In honor of the upcoming Autumn Equinox this annual event brings together pagans and like-minded individuals, as well as the general public, to celebrate the season, attend workshops and other interesting talks. Along with these offerings, there are also vendors of metaphysical items, clothes, jewelry, candles, incense, stones and so on. Good food, drumming, belly dancing, chanting and plenty of activities for the kiddies abound.
(Be sure to click on the photos for a closer look)
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| Blue sky, puffy white clouds, wonderful tall trees |
It was a wonderful autumn-ish day, barely 68 degrees F, beautiful skies and some of the trees are starting to show some color. The Festival took place at Longbranch Park in Liverpool, NY.
We shopped a bit, chatted with people, enjoyed the sights and sounds. It was a pleasing environment, outside, under the trees, surrounded by friendly folk.
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| Sage bundles, candles, stones and incense |
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| Herbs, incense and potions |
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| Two belly dancers take a break to shop |
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| A booth sponsored by a local Druid group |
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| Handmade cloaks and gowns |
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| Plaques and statuary (I found a gargoyle here!!) |
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| Our friend Mary Hudson (she officiated our daughter's wedding last year)was here with her metaphysical shop goods |
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| T-shirts with the Festival logo (I was wearing mine from two years ago) |
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| Reiki was offered |
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| A group ritual to celebrate Mabon (the autumn equinox sabat) |
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| Ooops, my husband picks up a display of bookmarks that someone knocked over (I swear I have no idea who did that) |
A perfect day to attend this Festival! I picked up a couple of things for a giveaway I am having soon. Not going to show them yet, it's a surprise!
All for now! Bright Blessings!! Robin.
