FOSM’s Summer Solstice Celebration Festival

Festival activities

Join us June 20-23, 2024, 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 those many facets. 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!

Festival Rules

• This is a family friendly event – there is to be NO alcohol, drugs, guns, or nudity!
• Children are welcome and must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
• There is no smoking in the Main Tents, in the port-o-lets or within the group hikes. There are proper places to put one’s cigarette butts, so please do not throw them on the ground.
• Dogs are permitted, but must be leashed at all times, next to owner, and must be cleaned up after.
• The back gate to the Serpent Mound Park is closed. One can use the Buckeye Trail to access the park during open Park hours.