FOSM’s Summer Solstice Celebration Festival

Join us as we celebrate the first few days of summer among the foothills of the Appalachia mountains.

Our annual festival highlights the area’s history, heritage, ecology, as well as the multitude of aspects associated with the Serpent Mound Park. The Great Serpent Mound effigy, built by the Ancient Indigenous Peoples, incorporates alignments to the rising and setting of the sun and moon on the solstices and equinoxes. The summer solstice sunset alignment is through the open jaws and across the oval.

There are many theories, stories, ancient knowledge, and unknowns with Serpent Mound. The Friends of Serpent Mound started this festival as a way for the public to share and learn about the many facets of Serpent Mound. Our presenters vary from locals, historians, Indigenous Americans, Scientists, Spiritualist, Musicians, and more. Learn about Serpent Mound and the surrounding area’s history, uniqueness, wildlife, and ecology, along with some fun family friendly summer activities!

Schedule:

Main Tent
9:00am: Canoe Tour below Serpent Mound (Hosted by MoonDoggie LIVERee)
10:00am: Open
11:00am: Singing Bowls – Deo Abellera
12:00pm: Mississippian Moundbuilders and “How Humanity got their first Fire” – Pamela Bennett
1:00pm: The Sounds of Nature – Kathi McQueen
2:00pm: Music – Jack Flute Holland of Crazy Flute
3:00pm: Music – Phill Barnett
4:00pm: Jeffrey Wilson
5:00pm: Sound Healing, Dance Music, and Drumming – Steven Rutherford
6:00pm: Community Drumming
7:00pm: Festival ends

Workshop
9:00am: Kayak Tour on Brush Creek (Free if you bring your own Kayak, $ to rent one.)
10:00am: Morning Yoga – Joanie Boyle
12:00pm: How to Measure a Champion Tree – Rural Action Sustainable Forestry
1:00pm: Removing Invasive Species & Pollinator Establishment – Seth Rankin
2:00pm: Turkey Calling – Kenny Grooms, FOSM Volunteer
3:00pm: Buck the Magic Cowboy – Shawn Grey
6:00pm: Family Fishing Workshop – Kenny Grooms, FOSM Volunteer