6th Annual Samhuinn Festival

Name: 6th Annual Samhuinn Festival
Start: 2025-10-25T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-25T21:00:00-04:00
Location: 3075 gables run road, Charlottesville, VA, United States, Virginia 22902

Schedule

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 02:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

3075 gables run road, Charlottesville, VA, United States, Virginia 22902 | Charlottesville, VA

Thistlerock’s 6th Annual Samhuinn Festival
Join us on October 25th for Thistlerock Mead Company’s 6th Annual Samhuinn Festival, a vibrant celebration of Celtic heritage, honoring our ancestors, the arrival of winter, and the ancient roots of Halloween. Nestled in the rolling hills of Virginia, this immersive experience promises a magical blend of music, feasting, and centuries-old traditions.
Music to Stir the Soul
Headlined by the haunting melodies of dark folk band Osi and the Jupiter, the festival features enchanting performances by Høly River, Scottish guitarist and vocalist Ali Todd, masterful Scottish fiddler Colin MacLeod, and the rousing bagpipes and drums of Femme Celtique. Let their music weave stories of old under the autumn sky.
A Feast for the Senses
Savor rustic BBQ crafted by Twisted Oak, paired perfectly with Thistlerock’s carbon neutral crafted meads, poured fresh from our honey-kissed barrels. Warm your spirit with flavors that echo the season.
Activities to Enchant
Craft ethereal Harvest Crowns and whimsical Fairy Houses with Wayflowering, adorn yourself with Henna and Glitter Tattoos by GlitterBee, or seek wisdom through Tarot Readings by Psychic Gifts. Witness archery demonstrations and join spirited medieval dances led by the Shire of Isenfir, and wander among a historical Viking camp, bringing history to life.
A Grand Finale
As night falls, join our mystical procession to the Hill of the Bees for a breathtaking bonfire ceremony and communal dance with Under Story, uniting us in reverence for the season’s turn, Mother Earth, and the spirits of old.
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Samhuinn with community, craft, and Celtic magic. Grab your tickets and step into a world where ancient traditions meet modern revelry!