2026 Ritual Schedule
All of the amazing and transformative rituals we have at Dragonfest are put on by our community! Here is what is happening at this year’s retreat!
Wednesday, July 29
Opening Ritual
7PM start
Main Circle (Heart of the Dragon)
Come lend your energy to marking the start of Dragonfest and create the sacred space that it takes place in! Created by our Ops Directors, this is a chance to kick off Fest in a ritual manner.
Thursday, July 30
Flower Frenzy with Tanna Sage
10AM-12PM
Workshop A (Freedom Circle)
This is a time-honored, all female, or identifying as female, ritual. It is based on the Mayan Spiritual Healing Tradition and is the highlight of the year for many of us. Since it is a waxing moon, you will need to prepare your intention to wash in what you want in your life. Please come, prepared with a bucket, basin or some water container to mix your bath in. Bring any flowers, herbs, oils, etc. to add and to share with your bath. It is a skyclad ritual and is warded by faithful guardians on all sides. If you are uncomfortable being skyclad, you may choose a bathing suit or underwear. Any Maidens preparing for the Moon Rite Ritual that evening are encouraged to attend along with their female sponsor or parent. Be sure to bring a towel, a chair if you desire and your spiritual self with your intentions for the ritual set in your mind.
Maiden’s Moon Rite by Janie Felix
*Pre-Registration Required*
1PM – 3PM
Workshop A (Freedom Circle)
The Moon Rite is for all who are or identify as Maidens. Traditionally this includes those who reached their first menses and who feel inclined and prepared to make this step over the threshold into Womanhood but is inclusive to all those who identify as maidens. All participants must have preregistered and been in contact with Janie.
Non-Binary/Gender Fluid/Lavender Mysteries presented by Quill
7PM start
Workshop A (Freedom Circle)
(Description coming soon)
Women’s Mysteries presented by Lydia
7PM start
Workshop C (Trance Circle)
Join us for a powerful women’s mystery ritual, where we will dance, chant, and explore the five phases of womanhood. All who identify as women are welcome.
Lydia is a 3rd degree HPS and currently runs the Moontide Sisters Colorado Springs. She is a member of WSLA and also is a licensed facilitator of the World Groove Movement. She has been leading public rituals for well over 25 years.
Men’s Mysteries presented by Aeneas
7PM start
Main Circle
All men and masculine-identifying persons are welcome.
Friday, July 31
Womyn’s Moon Rite by Tanna Sage
*Pre-Registration Required*
10AM – 12PM
Workshop A (Freedom)
The Kinaalda is a traditional Navaho coming of age puberty ritual that signifies a young girl becoming a womyn with all that entails. It is specifically, in this case for Dragonfest womyn, for those of us who never had this passage in our lives celebrated or even acknowledged. Tanna Sage brings this special ritual to fest to help past generations come into their own at any age. This ritual can be paired with the Flower Frenzy held on Thursday morning. All participants must have preregistered and been in contact with Tanna.
Ancestor Ritual
10AM – 12 PM
Workshop D (Streamside)
(Description Coming Soon)
Saging Ritual by Mark
1PM – 3 PM
Workshop A (Freedom)
Saging recognizes those men who have already served as warrior/father/stag and who now have attained elderhood. This ritual helps them transcend to their new role as wisdom-keepers and cements the importance of their role in our community. Those interested are asked to contact the presenter before the event to discuss their participation.
Croning Ritual presented by Mary Ann Bonetti and Judy Gardner
3PM – 5PM
Camp Crone (in Starlight Meadow)
Celebration of this change in your life. If you would like to Crone this year please attend the Crone Workshop or come by the camp and talk to us. LGBTQ+ friendly.
Judy Gardner and Mary Ann Bonetti have been part of the Crone Community for many years and we are always joyful in the Growth of The Crones of Dragonfest.
Multiple Drawing Down
5PM start
Workshop C (Trance Circle, the Labyrinth & Pan’s Meadow)
The Drawing Down of the Moon is one of our most Sacred Mystery Rites. Our High Priestesses or High Priests become a Vessel for the God and the Goddess. The Vessel invokes the Goddess or the God directly into themselves. If you would like to volunteer to be a vessel, walker, or have any questions, please attend the Drawing Down Dragonfest Style workshop Friday 10-12 at Trance Circle. For protection of the vessels, Drawing Down will conclude when deity leaves, even if there is a line.
Saturday, August 1
Main Ritual presented by Kristin Whitehouse
7PM start
Main Circle (Heart of the Dragon)
Awakening the Fifth Element is a group ritual that moves through earth, water, fire, and air to arrive at spirit—the unifying presence within and between us. Through movement, sound, and shared awareness, participants are guided from individual experience into collective connection.
The ritual includes an opportunity to call upon personal deities or guiding presences and to recognize that sacred essence reflected in others.
Kristin regularly attended Dragonfest between 2003 and 2012 and returns now. She is an active member of the greater Cheyenne pagan community and a founding member of a small teaching coven.
As a teaching coven, they host open community ritual each August, along with smaller sabbat and esbat gatherings throughout the year. This ritual is offered by the coven as a shared community experience.
Sunday, August 2
Closing Ritual presented by the “How to Plan a Ritual” Workshop Group
10AM start
Main Circle (Heart of the Dragon)
Special this year! Dragonfest’s closing ritual will be created and written at Vanth’s workshop “How to Plan a Ritual”. The sacred boundary that was made during our Opening Ritual to hold Dragonfest’s energies will be released. Come lend your energy and support!
Giving Tree with Events
After Closing Ritual (~11AM)
The Tree Across the Road from Merchant’s Row
As we prepare to leave Dragonfest, join in a ritual of gratitude and of guidance. Sometimes, in order to be able to receive, we must be willing to let go. Be open and prepared to accept that which spirit says you now need. You can bring a magical tool that you no longer use, a craft, a book or other things you think need to be given. Please also remember only to receive one item as we want to be sure all who give also receive. Thank you!