# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beltaine Gathering - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: SPIRAL MOON GROVE is partnering with several pagan groups in the area to share a special day with the greater community. It is FREE, but Love Donations are always welcome, either money, food, or other supplies NO VENDING OR SALES OF ANY KIND. This is a GATHERING, not an event WE ARE AT THE GROUP CAMP SITE Located behind NATURE CENTER AND GIFT SHOP directions: From front of KSF entrance, drive out until you see a sign on the left CAMP KANAWHA HEADQUARTERS. Turn left there and park close to the NATURE CENTER AND GIFT SHOP (large brown building). Walk out path on left of the building until you arrive at the GROUP CAMP SITE. NOTE: LIMITED ACCESSIBLE PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE GROUP CAMPING SITE. We are holding this gathering in Kanawha State Forest, where we can also utilize the wonderful offerings of the park. For example, they are hosting two fun activities: an owl pellet dissection activity and a Storytelling Hour. And this park has special memories of the wonderful Beltaine In The Forest Events once hosted by Lady Bridwen & Lord SeaHawk, who have slipped beyond the veil over the last two years. We remember them and so many others who paved the way for the WV pagan community. Co-Hosted by: SPIRAL MOON GROVE COVEN OF THE RED EMBER METRO VALLEY PAGAN PRIDE BLACK FOREST CLAN EVERYONE WITH A LOVING HEART IS WELCOME FOR THE DAY OF FUN & COMMUNITY! (Weekend camping may be available. Contact SPIRAL MOON GROVE at Unitarian Universalist Congregation for more details) ACTIVITIES & TIMES: AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE DAY MANIFESTATION STATION hosted by COVEN OF THE RED EMBER SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS GOBLIN SWAP (bring magickal tools or books to swap) DIVINATION SHARE (share a free readings with your favorite divination tools) HEALING TENT (share a free energy healing) NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DRIVE 10am OWL PELLET DISSECTION, hosted by KANAWHA STATE FOREST (must per-register) 11am GENTLE BREATH & MOVEMENT with Elizabeth, sponsored by SPIRAL MOON GROVE 12pm OPENING & MAIN BELTAINE RITUAL hosted by SPIRAL MOON GROVE, UUC 1pm STORYTELLING with famed guest Bil Lepp, hosted by KANAWHA STATE FOREST 2pm CHARM DIVINATION class & swap by Dottie, sponsored by METRO VALLEY PAGAN PRIDE 3pm CLAY DOLL MOUNTAIN MAGICK class by Shannon, sponsored by METRO VALLEY PAGAN PRIDE 4pm MAYPOLE DANCE, hosted by BLACK FOREST CLAN SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS 5pm SANDWICH POTLUCK PICNIC please bring some sandwich fixings to share! PB&J, bologna, cheese, chips, cookies, etc. AFTERWARDS- Fellowship and drum circle, feel free to bring your drums and join the fun! YOU NEED TO SIGN UP FOR OWL PELLET CLASS BY APRIL 12! NO WALK-IN AVAILABLE MANIFESTATION STATION hosted by COVEN OF THE RED EMBER AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE DAY -CHARM MAKING Attendees can select a charm of something they'd like to manifest, and add it to their choice of either necklace or bracelet -COMMUNITY MESSAGE BANNER A long paper where people write or draw/paint what they want more of in the coming season (joy, justice, rest, etc) in a quilt-patchwork style, then hang it. Later it will be burned to release the intention -NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DRIVE, BENEFITING HUNTINGTON UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP MAYPOLE DANCE, hosted by BLACK FOREST CLAN We will have limited supply of ribbon for $1 love donation. Or feel free to bring your own 15 foot ribbon! Owl pellet sign up. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwcd6UZCGp0_iycFXf3al8MkUUgF8KnTEkkXjEkWf6UMu7vA/viewform?usp=publish-editor - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charleston/beltaine-gathering/200029902281223 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops, nonprofit, camping, food-drinks, potluck, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 100 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Charleston - **state**: WV - **country**: United States - **location**: Kanawha State Forest - **lat**: 38.3396458617 - **long**: -81.616386195617 - **full address**: Kanawha State Forest, 1608 Franklin Ave, Charleston, WV 25311-2123, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Beltaine Gathering - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/05b57d005ef2fa7ecef4833c2ef25d83d2d9cffa911abc3363ca9e337d9fd7e9-rimg-w720-h404-dcd8d8d8-gmir?v=1775508323 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Beltaine Gathering being held? - **A:** Beltaine Gathering takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Kanawha State Forest, 1608 Franklin Ave, Charleston, WV 25311-2123, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Beltaine Gathering ? - **A:** Beltaine Gathering is organized by Dottie Sayre Burcham. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Beltaine Gathering is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charleston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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