Beltane Festival Itinerary
Theme: From Fleece to Flame

10:00 AM – Opening the Gates: The "May Dew" Welcome
11:30 AM – The "Work of the Land": Sheep Shearing Demo
12:00 PM Sheep Herding Demo
1:00 PM – The Beltane Feast & "Bannock" Baking
2:00 PM Sheep Herding Demo
​2:30 PM – Historic Tavern & Grounds Tours
3:00 PM Sheep Herding Demo
4:00 PM – The Weaving of the Maypole
6:00 PM – The Lighting of the "Need-Fire" (The Bonfire)
7:30 PM – Sunset Revelry & Music

Opening Day

Jay Bird Antiques officially opens for the season that day, ready for treasure hunters, history lovers, and anyone who can’t resist a good rummage through the past. Come explore the shop’s first finds of the year, then wander the festival grounds for food, artisans, demonstrations, and all the magic of May.
Celebrate spring, support local makers, and step into a little old‑world charm. We can’t wait to see you there.