June 20-23, 2024

Tentative Workshop Schedule

IT IS FREE UNLESS THERE IS A “$” BESIDE IT.
This schedule will not be complete until closer to the event date.


20

June 2024
Thursday

3:00pm – 7:00pm

Daily Workshop Schedule

3:00pm – 
4:00pm –
5:00pm –
6:00pm – 
7:00pm – Crater Rim Tour

Learn more about the hikes and workshops for this day.

21

June 2024
Friday

10:00am – 7:00pm

Daily Workshop Schedule

10:00am –
11:00am – 
12:00pm –
1:00pm –
2:00pm – Q & A with Jeffrey Wilson on Crop Circles
3:00pm – Becky Reed, Adams County Genealogical Society President – Genealogy 101
4:00pm – Becky Reed, Adams County Genealogical Society President – Researching at the Heritage Center.
5:00pm –
6:00pm –  Chris Kline – Wild Seeds
7:00pm – Crater Rim Tour

Learn more about the hikes and workshops for this day.

22

June 2024
Saturday

3:00pm – 7:00pm

Daily Workshop Schedule

10:00am – Morning Yoga – Joanie Boyle & 10:00am – Bird Hike – Scioto Valley Bird and Nature Club
10:00am – Kayak Tour Below Serpent Mound
11:00am – 
12:00pm –
1:00pm –
2:00pm –
3:00pm –
4:00pm –
5:00pm –
6:00pm – 
7:00pm – Crater Rim Tour

Learn more about the hikes and workshops for this day.

23

June 2024
Sunday

10:00am – 7:00pm

Daily Workshop Schedule

10:00am – Morning Yoga – Joanie Boyle
10:00am – Kayak Tour Below Serpent
11:00am – 
12:00pm –
1:00pm –
2:00pm –
3:00pm –
4:00pm –
5:00pm –
5:00pm – Crater Rim Tour
6:00pm – 

Learn more about the hikes and workshops for this day.

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 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!

Event 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 park hours.

Main Tent Schedule

Educational booths to visit!

Ohio Atlatl Association

Come out and try your hand or arm at throwing an Atlatl! Learn about the ancient art of the hunting device, the Atlatl. Or watch as the club members compete. 

Rural Action – Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry

The Sustainable Agriculture Program at Rural Action has spent two decades strengthening the local food system by increasing production and equitable access to local food through a strategy of processing, aggregation, distribution, and education. Our work with beginning and established farmers centers on peer-to-peer education and mentorship to build a strong community of farmers.

United Plant Savers

They will be selling UpS swag, herbal medicines, art prints, and books relative to our mission.

Artifacts & Antique toys Display

Local collectors, Allen Journey and John Barnheart from two different Chapters of The Archaeological Society of Ohio, will have 6 tables of items on display. From surface finds to antique toys.

Arts & Crafters

Many of our vendors work on their arts and crafts at their booths and are always willing to demonstrate and answer questions one might have. Here are some things you will find – beading, Gourd crafts, broom making, jewelry making, and magic tricks.

Pioneer Ways

We have a few vendors that Will be staying in more primitive tents and will be demonstrating from their booths things like tomahawk throwing, quilting, Dutch over cooking over open fire, primitive lighting, gun safety, and flint knapping.

FOSM’s Booths

INFORMATION

Stop at the main FOSM Booth and get information on our Photograph Nature Scavenger Hunt. We started this 2022, the children and their parents/guardians really enjoy themselves. Especially, the children when they show us their images and tell us their stories associated with each one.  Each child receives a small prize, but the actual prize was the fun experience they had in exploring nature. The Great Serpent Mound Dowsers Chapter of the American Society of Dowsers has helped us behind the scenes every year, supplying supportive volunteers. Visit their booth next to ours.

TEMPORARY MUSEUM

This year we are offering a safe space for locals to share memorabilia of Serpent Mound. Each night the items will be secured for viewing the next day.

SUMMER GAME AREA

A Family Fun Zone with a few summer classics or favorites like horseshoes, cornhole, badminton, and others.

 

 

 

Great Serpent Mound Dowsers Chapter of ASD

Thursday Workshop Schedule

The views and opinions of the presenters are their own and not that of the Friends of Serpent Mound’s.

This is a Tentative Schedule and will not be complete until closer to the event.

4:00 – 5:00

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5:00 – 6:00

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6:00 – 7:00

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Friday Workshop Schedule

The views and opinions of the presenters are their own and not that of the Friends of Serpent Mound’s.

This is a Tentative Schedule and will not be complete until closer to the event.

10:00 – 11:00

Joanie Boyle

Morning Yoga

Get your day started with some outdoor yoga. Be guided through a gentle but invigorating morning stretch that is restorative in nature, suitable for all levels of experience.

10:00 – 11:00

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11:00 – 12:00

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12:00 – 1:00

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Antique illustration from agriculture encyclopedia, plant: Grafting or graftage

1:00 – 2:00

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2:00 – 3:00

Jeffrey Wilson

Q & A on Crop Circles

Following Jeffrey’s presentation in the Main Tent, he will take follow up questions here.

3:00 – 4:00

Becky Reed

Adams County Genealogical Society President

Genealogy 101

Find out how to start researching one’s family tree.

4:00 – 5:00

Becky Reed

Adams County Genealogical Society President

Researching at the Adams County Heritage Center

The Adams County Heritage Center is home of the Adams County Historical Society and the Adams County Genealogical Society. The facility houses a museum and research library. Becky will review the many holding in the library.

5:00 – 6:00

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6:00 – 7:00

Chris Kline

Butterfly Ridge

Wild Seeds

A short description to come.

Saturday Workshop Schedule

The views and opinions of the presenters are their own and not that of the Friends of Serpent Mound’s.

This is a Tentative Schedule and will not be complete until closer to the event.

10:00 – 11:00

Joanie Boyle

Morning Yoga

Get your day started with some outdoor yoga. Be guided through a gentle but invigorating morning stretch that is restorative in nature, suitable for all levels of experience.

10:00 – 11:00

Gary and Debby McFadden

Scioto Valley Bird and Nature Club

Bird and Nature Hike

Walk through several ecosystems – Woodland, Meadow, and Creek Edge. See if you can spy the breeding pair of Eagles!

11:00 – 12:00

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12:00 – 1:00

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Antique illustration from agriculture encyclopedia, plant: Grafting or graftage

1:00 – 2:00

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2:00 – 3:00

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3:00 – 4:00

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4:00 – 5:00

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5:00 – 6:00

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6:00 – 7:00

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Sunday Workshop Schedule

The views and opinions of the presenters are their own and not that of the Friends of Serpent Mound’s.

This is a Tentative Schedule and will not be complete until closer to the event.

9:00 – 10:00

MoonDoggie Liveree

Kayak Tour of Brush Creek below Serpent Mound

Bring your own Kayak and join along for free or rent one from MoonDoggie LIVERee for $. Meet at Soaring Eagle by 8:30 and Nikki will transport participants to the drop off location and be at the pick up point to bring everyone back.

10:00 – 11:00

Joanie Boyle

Morning Yoga

Get your day started with some outdoor yoga. Be guided through a gentle but invigorating morning stretch that is restorative in nature, suitable for all levels of experience.

11:00 – 12:00

Kevin Reilman & Benjamin Colliver

Group Prayer Ceremony

We can offer a group prayer ceremony from the Andeas called a despacho. It is a ceremony of gratitude and is very adaptable to any occasion. Typically the prayer bundle that is assembled is burned in the fire as an offering to Wankan Tanka, father God.

12:00 – 1:00

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1:00 – 2:00

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Turkeys

2:00 – 3:00

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3:00 – 4:00

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4:00 – 5:00

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5:00 – 6:00

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6:00 – 7:00

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Learn more…

Where is the festival?

Soaring Eagle Retreat is east of Serpent Mound and the Ohio History Connection has asked that all of our participants come in from the Horner Chapel entrance and park in our field. One can assess Serpent Mound park via the Buckeye Trail during Park hours. 

375 Horner Chapel Rd., Peebles, OH 45660

1-937-205-0094

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