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 Wic-Can
Fest is a Canada's oldest and longest running pagan festival. Our
event is held in a beautiful and safe country setting just one
hour north of Toronto, Ontario and encompasses some of the most
diverse topography, flora, and fauna found in this part of Canada
-- in fact, the world famous Bruce Trail borders on the north end
of the site.
Wic-Can
Fest is a family oriented event with full dining, showers, and
swimming facilities, as well as the opportunity to take advantage
of indoor cabin accommodations. Wic-Can Fest offers a full
schedule of workshops, lectures, demonstrations, concerts and
rituals for you to choose from, or, alternatively, you can just
spend your time getting reacquainted with old friends or making
new ones.
Accommodations
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site has plenty of space for camping, some in the open and some in
wooded areas. We also have a limited number of cabins. We are
giving priority to people with babies and people with health
problems. Please make sure to send in your request as early as
possible as they will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve
basis. Cabins are shared with others (bunk beds), so if you wish a
same sex cabin or are bunking with specific people, please inform
us. Those staying in cabins should bring their own bedding
supplies (sleeping bag / blankets, pillow, etc.)
Volunteering
 Wic-Can
Fest cannot run without the efforts of those who so generously
donate their time. We ask that
everyone sign up for at least a two hour block of time in one of
our work areas. We are always appreciative of help in the kitchen,
children’s program, maintenance, programming and security (must be
18 for security). Upon arrival everyone
will sign up when registering on site at the administration
building.
The Children's Program
The
schedule for the Kid’s Program is filling up fast again this year,
with mask making, bubbles, singing,
workshops, arts and crafts, a children’s ritual, and the ever
popular Children’s Parade. Make sure to bring some colourful
clothing. Some of the arts and crafts will be geared towards the
parade. There is no fee for the children’s program but we do ask
that all parents contribute time to the program. Please indicate
the number and age of each child on
your registration form in order for us to plan appropriate
workshops.
Special Notes
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Those not pre-registered will be
admitted on a first-come, first-served basis and run the risk
of being turned away at the gates once we are full.
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A small donation to
cover the cost of materials may be required for some of the
workshops. |
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Wic-Can Fest is a
private gathering and as such reserves the right to refuse or
revoke admission at it's discretion.
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Please feel free to
bring your drums, song, musical instruments, your pagan
regalia, and a positive state of mind. On the day-to-day side,
don’t forget your sun
block, warm
clothing for the nights and cool clothing for the days, as
well as rain gear since the weather tends to be unpredictable
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Please make
arrangements to leave your pets and familiars at home since
they are not permitted on the festival grounds. Guests
arriving with their pets will unfortunately have to be turned
away. If necessary, arrangements can be made with the local
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Kyon Complete Boarding
RR 4, SHELBURNE, Ontario
(519) 925-6114
kyonkennels@atconnex.net
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Video cameras are
prohibited on site and will be confiscated.
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If the spirit moves
you, we are always interested in new rituals and workshops. If
you have something you would like to share, please submit a
proposal together with your registration form. Remember that
all workshops and rituals performed on our site during the
festival must first be cleared with Programming to ensure
there is no scheduling conflict.
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