Brushwood Folklore Center Summerfest

Brushwood SummerFest

“Celebrating the Creative Spirit!”

July 22 – 28, 2013

Brushwood SummerFest promotes an open, accepting and safe environment giving participants the freedom to have fun and celebrate the creative spirit in all of us. The festival (currently called "Brushwood SummerFest") takes place the week following Sirius Rising. The focus has been on community and frivolity, while embracing different learning paths from specialized tutors. Sirius Rising focuses on ritual and elemental aspects whereas this festival has more focus on the following three things: 1. Having fun and being creative 2. Learning different pathways 3. Sharing within our community. So whether you are interested in more focused workshop experience or simply relaxing and having fun, come and enjoy a great time with the Brushwood community. There are over 100 performances and workshops.

Workshop Types

Art: Anyone can be creative. No matter what your level of expertise, come enjoy the creative experience through these Art and Body Art Workshops.
Music: Music workshops focus on drumming, didgeridoo, song writing and others.
Dance: Tribal and Cabaret Belly Dancing, Burlesque and all others are encouraged.
Mind, Body, Soul: Take a journey into a new sense of health and well-being; an array of natural health practices, spiritual beliefs and alternative philosophies are explored.
Sacred Fire : Ceremonial, Sacred Ritual, Community Fires, Sacred Circles with a tribal influence are explored. Nightly Roundhouse Fires are open to the entire community and are a mainstay at Brushwood….drum and dance all night long.

Performances All Week

There's entertainment every evening on the Main Pavilion stage.

Monday July 22	Movie Night "All Welcome!"
Tuesday July 23	Andre and the Giants Big Band, Jazz, Dixieland, Rock 'n' Roll, Standards and Country. Come with your requests and be ready for a GOOD TIME!
Wednesday July 24	Band TBD TBD
Wednesday July 24	Band TBD TBD
Thursday July 25	TBD TBD
Thursday July 25	TBD TBD
Friday July 26	Kabarett Vulgare Burlesque Show
Friday July 26	Phat Man Dee Original and classic jazz with just a twist of dementia and comedic burlesque
Saturday July 27 (afternoon)	Telling Point Special performance for the kids.
Saturday July 27	Guaracha TBD Salsa Dance Party with one of Pittsburgh's all-time greatest Salsa bands. Salsa your way to the bonfire
Saturday July 27	Saturday Celebration “Carnival” Style drumming and dancing until dawn.

Except where noted, performances are in the Main Pavilion and begin at 9:30 p.m.

At the Didge Dome

Most evenings	Enjoy the cool groove at the Didge Dome Watch for postings at the Didge Dome for performances (or sign up if you would like to perform).
Day TBD Date TBD	TBD TBD.

SummerFest Registration and Fees

Adults (12 and over) - $150.00 Monday through Sunday. Sunday departure time is 3:00 PM. Overall pricing is provided in the sliding scale below. A sliding fee will be applied based on your day of arrival (refer to the table below).
Weekend only: $70.00 (12:00 noon Friday to 3:00 PM, Sunday
Shopping passes are $12 per day, and valid until 6:00 p.m. each day.
On site parking for special circumstances is $25.
See our Information page for additional fees for electricity use and RVs.
These prices are subject to change.

Arriving Monday	$150 each
Arriving Tuesday	$130 each
Arriving Wednesday	$110 each
Arriving Thursday	$90 each
Arriving Friday	$70 each
Arriving Saturday	$35 each

Arriving early? $20/night for Sunday between Sirius Rising and Brushwood SummerFest.
Shopping passes are $12 per day, and valid until 6:00 p.m. each day.
NEW! Evening/stage passes are $20 for performances at the Large Pavilion, 7 pm to midnight.
Prices are subject to change.

Remember to bring with you

Dress in layers (hot days and cool nights)
Sun screen
Rain gear (just in case)
Camping equipment
Medications
Folding chair or blanket to sit on during workshops and performances
Notepaper and pens or pencils
Tote for workshops and shopping
Some like to bring clothing that celebrates Air (yellow), Fire (red), Water (blue), Earth (green), and Spirit (white & purple), which are honored each day at Sirius Rising,
Radio (Listen to Brushwood Radio

Food is available onsite

Java Junction
Phil’s Grill
Wine and Mead also sold onsite

Pets

For the comfort and safety of everyone, we don't allow dogs at Brushwood. Please call before your visit for information about kennels in the area where you can board your pet during your stay at Brushwood.

Merchants

The Sirius Rising vending fee is $45.00. SummerFest vending fee is $45.00. (Pay $45.00 for Sirius Rising and SummerFest vending fees are FREE.) Regular camping fees apply before Sirius and after Brushwood SummerFest.

See the Merchants information page for sales tax and insurance requirements.