6TH Annual U.C.P.G. Midgard Festival returns to Whispering Pines Campground.

Press Release
Midgard at the Pines May 16-18, 2009

The 6th Annual U.C.P.G. Midgard Festival will be returning to Whispering Pines, in Curan Ontario, this year after being held at Sunward for the past two. This decision was made due to the need of shelter which was lacking at Sunward.

Midgard, as any other outdoor event being held that weekend, as received its share of rain as well as some terrific sunny days. For this reasons negotiations with the owner of Whispering Pines being fruitful the Upper Canada Pagan Gatherings events organizers decided to move the Midgard to Whispering Pines for it’s annual gathering.

“Midgard being a Norse based festival is open to all who wish to explore Norse traditions and not only those that follow Asatru.”

There was an order placed for plenty of wood for Midgard 2009. Above the number of chords ordered specifically for Midgard some will also be left over from the U.C.P.G. Men’s Retreat which will also be at Whispering Pines on April 24-26, 2009.

“The festivities will be centered on the Kitchen Cabin. It is important to note that the Gazebo is not part of the festivities building this year.”

Midgard offers a chance for those feeling a need to test equipment and be amongst like minded individuals to gather for the May long weekend. Activities planned for this year include some workshops as well as a main ritual and as always the great feast. As always Midgard will be providing a large piece of beef cooked on the BBQ and a great potluck which all usually contributes to.

Yan asked at last year Midgard Festival “Do you believe Midgard was a success this year?” Pagan Owl responded “Look at all these people sharing this meal drinks, stories, laughter, and great company. How can it fail when bonds like these are created every year?”

This year, thanks to Bob AKA Silver Sage, Midgard as a brand new plaque for the winner of the Bardic Competition. Even tho this competition is light hearted and plenty entertaining, this year people will compete for this plaque,

The website should be updated soon. For more information simply send an e-mail to ucpagangathering@yahoo.ca or join the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2350173094

See you at Midgard 2009.

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