Experience the Magic of Avalon Gathering
Cape Breton's First and Only Pagan Festival
This year's theme: The Sword in the Stone
Welcome to the 13th Annual Avalon Gathering!
Our Mission
To provide a safe, fun and welcoming space for pagans, pagan-curious, history buffs, medieval enthusiasts, SCA/LARPers, crafters, artisans and all manner of folk to come out for a fun weekend at our off-grid grounds and woodlands.
F.A.Q.
New visitor? Or have you been several years in a row? There's always something new to discover at Avalon Gathering! We'll try to answer your most frequently asked questions here.
- When is it? August 22 - 25, 2025. Doors open at noon.
- Where is it? Well hidden on the Cabot Trail in Middle River, Cape Breton. Detailed directions will follow once you register.
- What is it? A pagan festival with a medieval/renfest feel.
- How much is it? Admission is free, but cash donations on the day will be gratefully accepted to help us cover some of our costs.
- I'm not pagan. Will I be welcome? Of course! If you love history, if you love dressing up, if you enjoy renfests and medieval faires, you'll love Avalon Gathering.
- Where do we sleep? Bring your tent & set up camp in our beautiful woodland campgrounds. We can't accommodate RV's, sorry.
- Are there washrooms? Yes! Hot showers too.
- Do you provide food? Bring your own food & drink for the weekend. The Feast on Saturday night is pot-luck based - please bring a food item to contribute. Bring your own cup, plate, bowl, knife, fork & spoon to help us minimize the use of disposables. We have a sink with hot water to wash dishes.
- Is there a bar? Yes! This year, for the first time, we will have the Inn in the Woods - a medieval tavern serving good cheer all weekend long. Bring your own unbreakable tankard(s) and cups!
- Can I bring the kids? Yes! Children are welcome.
- Can I bring my dog? Sorry, no dogs this time!
- What should I wear? Dress in costume! The theme this year is The Sword in the Stone. Think Arthurian legend, Guinevere and Lancelot, Camelot and Avalon.
- I can't get the weekend off, can I just come for the day? Yes! Saturday is usually the busiest day, and the Feast is Saturday evening, FYI.
- What can I bring? Your pot-luck for the Feast, your costume(s), archery equipment, swords (blunted!), kilts, armour, musical instruments, drums, face paint, and of course your tent, food, drink, cooking equipment, folding chairs, cash to purchase any craft or artisan items from our vendors, and anything else you might need for a three day campout in the woods.
- I'm an artisan, crafter, artiste or musician. Can I be a vendor? Or do a demonstration, or put on a performance? Yes! Fill out your information on the registration form, and let us know what you would like to do/sell/perform.
DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER!
Memories of Avalon Gathering 2012 - 2024
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