2023 Autumn Equinox Festival | Pagan Pride Day
22nd CNY pagan pride day
September 16, 2023
The 22nd Pagan Pride Day celebration will once again be held at Long Branch Park in Onondaga County.
The Central New York Pagan Pride Project’s Autumn Equinox Festival is organized around three goals:
Food Drive
A food drive (or other charitable activity) to share our abundant harvest with others in need, and to make a clear statement to those who have misconceptions about Paganism. We know that our ethics, based on concern for ecology, personal responsibility, and individual freedom, mean that we feel strongly called to actions of social responsibility. It is important for us to highlight our similarity to other religions in that regard.
Public Ritual
A public gathering where Pagans can network with each other and celebrate an Autumn Equinox ritual.
Press Releases
Press releases and media coverage of our events in order to present the truth about Paganism to our communities, refute common misconceptions, and draw political attention to Paganism in order to try to prevent legislative discrimination against Pagans.
Contact us at cnyppd@gmail.com for further information.
Admission is Free!
We do, however, request your donation of a non-perishable food item, which in turn will be donated to The Food Bank of Central New York.
Workshops
Schedule
| Time | Sun (Entertainment) | Moon | Stars | Earth |
| 9:30:00 AM | Opening | |||
| 10:00:00 AM | ||||
| 1:00:00 PM | Main Ritual (Gaia’s Glen) | |||
| 2:00:00 PM | ||||
| 4:00:00 PM | Drum Circle (Stars Pavilion) | |||
| 5:00:00 PM | Closing | |||
Workshop w/ Presenter
Bacon ipsum dolor amet t-bone porchetta beef venison kielbasa buffalo. Shoulder boudin strip steak swine prosciutto spare ribs porchetta pork belly ground round meatball. Porchetta ham hock pork belly rump. Prosciutto swine pig pork loin ground round kielbasa shoulder corned beef hamburger fatback tongue turducken cupim chicken meatball. Sirloin flank landjaeger, tail short ribs pancetta pork porchetta ham kielbasa bresaola frankfurter cupim beef ribs.
Music & Entertainment
https://www.facebook.com/The-Maenads-106623101755151
Arethusa/Maenads
A long-standing favorite, Father & Son strolling musicians who perform on a good many instruments for music of the Renaissance, Victorian, World Music, Celtic, Jazz Improv and more!
The Maenads is a performance art group using music, dance, drama, and spectacle, drawing from inspirations such as pagan ritual, folklore, nature spirituality, myth, goddess culture, and witch culture. The Maenads use invocation and ecstatic trance to facilitate their creations.
At CNY PPD they will enact a Harvest Dance, they will channel the spirit of the Autumn Crow, and enact interpretations of original music and chants created for the project.
Sun Pavilion 2:00 pm
Drum Circle
Let your spirit soar as your soul explores it’s primal roots. Join in the celebration of community as we echo the heartbeat of the Earth Mother.
Stars Pavilion at 4:00
2023 Event Sponsors
Bonfire ($200+)
Candle ($100+)
Spark ($50+)
Alivia’s Creations – Sweet Alivia La Lily
BrujoBros
Flocking Crazy Farm
Geminis Crafty Corner
Hathaway’s Elemental LIght
Rencraft
Serenity Wellness
Silver Owl Crafts
Kindling ($10+)
A Heathen’s Touch
Alchemy of the Hedge
Around The World Imports
Ash, Oak & Thorn, LLC
Audrey’s Arts & Acrylics
Author Thomas R Clark
AZ Stained Glass LLC
Burn and Brew Elixirs
Crescent Moon Studio
Croniser’s Creations
doTERRA Essential Oils
Earthly Emporium
Everything Greener
Goblin Market Studio
Izzy’s Art
Julie’s Cauldron
Karma Creations by Amy Iselin
Langan Wellness
Luna Knight’s Creations
Moonlight Mystic Treasures
Moons and Brooms
Peaceful Vibes
Poetic Remedies Creations
Pretty Pagan Creations
Sacred Journey Ceramics
Sparrow Crownthorn
The Color Wench
The Crescent Moon
Veil and Bone
Wonder Wyrm Studio
Vendors
A Heathen’s Touch Tarot readings and metaphysical items.
A Touch of Glass…and then some A Touch of Glass…and then some offers Diane’s stained glass and fused glass designs as well as aromatherapy heat bags, hand-carved wooden statuary and bronze pendants from Ukraine, flags, banners and altar cloths and an assortment of soaps, lotion, books and pins.
Alchemy of the Hedge Aura drawings, oracle, tarot readings, crystals, incense, homemade teas, salves, body care, blankets, etc
Alivia’s Creations – Sweet Alivia La Lily Fine Gemstone Jewelry, Crystals, Incense, oils and other concoctions, Art, Books, Decor, Holistic Health and Spiritual Services
Around The World Imports Crystals, journals, tarot kits, Viking and Wiccan items, replica swords&knives
Ash, Oak & Thorn, LLC Henna body art. Handmade soap, fragrance oils, soaks, lotions, candles, herb bundles, teas, leather goods, accessories, leather books, tarot cards, divination tools, incense, bags, home decor, and home-processed goods in accordance with NYS Dept. of Agriculture.
Audrey’s Arts & Acrylics An eclectic mix of handmade goods in a variety of mediums (resin, embroidery, painting, jewelry, digitally printed items)
Author Thomas R Clark I’m a pagan who writes pagan friendly horror novels.
AZ Stained Glass LLC I make stained glass panels and sun catchers with a pagan and natural theme.
Blue Moon Apothecary & Wellness Center Organic hand-crafted teas, organic body care products (body oils, body butters, soaps, fragrances), jewlery, sage, palo santo, tarot cards, books, and unique oddities!
Blue Sky Creations Shawls, Pouches, and Spell Kits
BrujoBros crystals and occult goods
Burn and Brew Elixirs We offer handmade home and body care products! Bath soaks, Room and Body Sprays, Upcycled Witchy Decor and Bags, Crystals, Teas, Hand Sewn Altar Cloths, Hand Sewn Tarot Bags and Tarot Wraps
CatDaddy Crafts Leather goods, t-shirts and sewing goods
Country Bears & Crafts Celtic Jewelry, Cat toys, Etc.
Coven of The Four Elements Crafts sales done by coven members to support coven. Dream.catchers jewelry, wreathes, brooms, candles
Crescent Moon Studio I will be bringing handcrafted gemstone and sterling silver jewelry and a vast array of metaphysical items like incense, smudging products, drums, God and goddess statues, pendulums. figurines, and gemstones.
Croniser’s Creations Embroidered Items such as shirts hoodies kitchen towels blankets and more as well as some small crystals and crystal jewelry.
Darklight Alchemy Tarot & reiki services, jewelry, crystals, cbd, books, soaps, lotions, shower gels, teas & coffee, candles, incense, incense burners, herbs
Davis Designs Dreamcatchers, bone art, wands, nature art, jewelry and more
doTERRA Essential Oils 100% pure essential oils and natural wellness products, wellness and holistic healing education
Earthly Emporium Herbal preparations (teas, tinctures, oils, balms, handmade smudge wands, loose herbs), tarot cards, books, crystals, crochet items, handmade jewelry, handmade wands.
Everything Greener Palm & Tarot Readings, Intuitive Glyph Drawings. Artisan jewelry, Crystals & Gemstones, books, décor, herbal teas, All-Natural Essential Oil based personal care aromatherapy items & more.
Flocking Crazy Farm Crafts, Jewelry, Origional Artwork, Spiritual Goods, Pickled Products, Jams, Relishes, Home Decor, Custom Laser Engraving, etc.
Fortunes and Familiars Tarot & Oracle readings, Intention Energy Jars, Crystals, Incense
Geminis Crafty Corner We do a bit of everything from Custom Crystal/trinket Display Shelves, tarot accessories, gothic decor, gothic crochet stuffies, and so much more
Goblin Market Studio Horns, ears and cosplay items
Hathaway’s Elemental Light Handmade wirewrapped gemstone jewelry, essential oils and preps, soaps, dowsing tools (copper dowsing rods, pendulums), tumbled stones, smudge fans, desert sage, palo santo, wands (when available), and much more…
Home of the Sun and Moon Crafts, Origional Artwork, Jewelry, Home Decor, Spiritual Goods, etc.
Izzy’s Art Paintings: steampunk and magical
JD JEWELRY WICCAN, STONES , STERLING SILVER JEWELRY, RUNES
Julie’s Cauldron Readings, wicked Scoops, witchcraft supplies
Karma Creations by Amy Iselin Hand made crystal & gemstone jewelry
Lake Ontario Broom Riders Hats ,Brooms, Wreath, Moons, ,jingle skirts, & many other items
Langan Wellness Metaphysical gifts, tools, apparel, and jewelry, all hand made
Lia Parks Paints Original acrylic paint on canvas. Prints, buttons, and stickers
Little Bird Healing Center Psychic readings with Runes. Custom made Orgonite
Little Kitsch Witch Handmade witchy gifts made from vintage items
Luna Knight’s Creations Teas and herbs
Majicalities Clothing, supplies, cloaks, ritual robes, stones, points.
MoonDancer Wares Witchy Decor, Goddess Inspired Creations
Moonlight Mystic Treasures Crystals, Jewelry, Metaphysical Items and supplies, Books, Tarot and Oracle cards, and more.
Moons and Brooms Altar brooms , oils , teas , herbs , dried flowers , wreaths .
Nox Luna I sell laser wooden tarot card holder, pendulum boards, 3d printed statues, oils, baths, intention bowls. Metaphysical type things
Peaceful Vibes Chakra Balancing using tuning forks, scented beeswax melts with crystals, scented beeswax candles,
Poetic Remedies Creations Handmade products/Aromatherapy/Books and Journals
Pretties Jewelry mostly.. some wood working..n pendulum n crystals
Pretty Pagan Creations I create modern metaphysical jewelry inspired by my love of nature and the esoteric arts. I use stainless steel and gold-fill components that are skin safe so you can express your pagan pride at an affordable price without having to sacrifice quality. I also offer tarot readings to help you access clarity in your life. Whether you have specific questions or just want a check-in with your guides, I’m here to assist you in getting in touch with your intuition and to receive guidance.
Rencraft Leather goods (belts, pouches, tankard straps, hair holders, etc.), jewelry, daggers, knives & swords, cloth goods (tapestries, bags, scarves), Wiccan & Pagan goods, calendars, mirrors, engraved glassware, coasters, drinking horns/cups/tankards, journals, incense & burners, wooden boxes, windchimes, signs, plaques, collectibles, and more!
Rustic Roots Design, LLC Enchanted woodburned art and metaphysical jewelry
Sacred Journey Ceramics Pottery, mugs, goblets, bowls, wall art, ceramic jewelry
Sage Creek Primitives Hand carved runes, Tarot and Oracle decks, tea grade herbs, and a variety of metaphysical items.
Sandy Caswell, Author, Reader, Witch sale of books and readings
Sassy Sag Company Oracle Readings
Serenity Wellness We offer a variety of metaphysical items including crystals, herbs, incense, candles and jewlery
Silver Owl Crafts Lasered woods, acrylics, metals; embroidered fabric; fabric
Sol Green Energy Portable Solar Power systems – for outdoor adventures and emergency preparedness
Soulspressions Crystals, metaphysical products
Sparrow Crownthorn Handmade items of witchery and natural magick.
The Color Wench Clothing and alter cloths hand-dyed with intention.
The Crazy Crystal Ladies Crystals,jewelry,specimens, tapestries, metaphysical items
The Crescent Moon Hardwood cherry crescent moons with wire wrapped crystals. Crystals. Jewelry
The Eternal Temple Psychic/Mediumship readings, hand made Shamanic amulets, Talismans, jewelry, and magical relics.
Veil and Bone Veil and bone provides hand crafted metaphysical tools, charms, spiritually inspired art, and other items to enhance your practice. Psychic readings are also provided.
Wing’s Apiary Organic raw honwy
Witches Flea Woodburning art, woodworking, quilts, ritual mats, jewelry, re-purposed and unique items
Wonder Wyrm Studio Whether it’s an everyday staple like a belt or wallet, or a new statement bag or dice tray, every design comes with a touch of magic and whimsy. Specializing in carving and tooling, as well as eclectic dye and paint techniques, Wonder Wyrm products invite self-expression and exploration with designs including LGBTQIA+ Pride, Celtic Knotwork, and Witch Aesthetic. Let Wonder Wyrm Studio bring your fantasies to life in leather with treasures from my hoard to yours.
Volunteers:
No event of this size could ever happen without the dedicated efforts of some truly wonderful volunteers. CNY Pagan Pride owes its very existence to a wonderful group of folks who give their time and effort to make this happen.
Donate:
CNY Pagan Pride Day / Autumn Equinox Festival is a mission of the Church of the Greenwood. You can help support CNYPPD by making a tax deductible contribution to the Church of the Greenwood.