[Urizen]

Originally Posted by Sharrow

So Urizen you'd want such an event to be open to anyone who id's in any way as being pagan?

That was the general idea, yes. Inclusivity and all that. Or, perhaps more accurately, inclusivity for those who actually want to be included.

Originally Posted by Sharrow

What type of an event and where?

I have a very vague idea of that. Even something as basic as getting 50 people within 200 feet of each other would be a start. I would not imagine something like this attracting all that many people in its first incarnation. What I was thinking was maybe at the Spring Equinox or Summer Solstice, since most of us seem to practice these in some form or another (though I'm sure I'll be met with the exceptions immediately). Not, however, for any kind of group ritual (unless attendees wished) but more as a meeting time that the general Pagan community would jointly associate with. I was originally hoping to base it on the Dallas version, with individual stalls showcasing different beliefs and explanatory talks, but that seems to have had considerably more support financially then I could supply, certainly.

As to venue, I'd advocate somewhere that people could get to easily, but that also doesn't want booking fees or guarantees on numbers or anything. Which is likely to be difficult but doable, I believe the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin would serve. I've heard they don't mind things like that.

And by all means, suggest alternatives. I posted this for feedback.

[Morag]

Many Pagans go to the blessings of the Wells on Imbloc eve in Kildare, it's a christian and pagan gathering with a candle lit progressions between the wells which starts of with a welcoming ceremony.

Both pub moots which run in Dublin city centre seem to have between 10 -35 people turning up at them, same with the one in Bray.

There have been pagan picnics before when An Fáinne was up and running, those used to be held in St Stephens green.

If you are planning to have a group over a certain number gather you have to be careful about the by laws of the parks. But it's do able.

[Urizen]

Originally Posted by Sharrow

Both pub moots which run in Dublin city centre seem to have between 10 -35 people turning up at them, same with the one in Bray.
There have been pagan picnics before when An Fáinne was up and running, those used to be held in St Stephens green.

The question is, how many of these people would be interested in a more public event?

Originally Posted by Sharrow

If you are planning to have a group over a certain number gather you have to be careful about the by laws of the parks. But it's do able.

Honestly, I haven't even looked into it yet. Still very much testing the waters. It's certainly not something I'd undertake alone anyway.

[Morag]

If you come up with a good plan, i'd help