FOSM’s Summer Solstice Celebration Festival

Join us June 20-23, 2024, as we celebrate the first few days of summer among the foothills of the Appalachia mountains.

Our annual festival highlights the area’s history, heritage, ecology, as well as the multitude of aspects associated with the Serpent Mound Park. The Great Serpent Mound effigy, built by the Ancient Indigenous Peoples, incorporates alignments to the rising and setting of the sun and moon on the solstices and equinoxes. The summer solstice sunset alignment is through the open jaws and across the oval.

There are many theories, stories, ancient knowledge, and unknowns with Serpent Mound. The Friends of Serpent Mound started this festival as a way for the public to share and learn about those many facets. Our presenters vary from locals, historians, Indigenous Americans, Scientists, Spiritualist, Musicians, and more. Learn about Serpent Mound and the surrounding area’s history, uniqueness, wildlife, and ecology, along with some fun family friendly summer activities!

Schedule:

9:00am - Canoe Tour below Serpent Mound (Hosted by MoonDoggie LIVERee)

10:00am - From the Snake River to the Serpent Mound, Story, Song, & Meditation - Terri Rivera

11:00am - Music - Chris Davis (tentative)

12:00pm - Bigfoot - Dusty Ruth

1:00pm - A Dedication to Stephen Kelley - FOSM

2:00pm - Folk Music - Steve Free

3:00pm - Q & A with Past Serpent Mound Park Managers - FOSM

5:00pm - The Plains Mounds - Lawrence Greene

6:00pm - Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley, The Expanded Edition - Jeffrey Wilson

7:00pm - Festival starts Closing for the day

Admission: Free

Date: June 20-23, 2024