October 25th, Harvest Moon Celebration!
An old world evening of fun and celebration with a twist on the origin of Halloween, “Samhain”. The Celts, who lived two thousand years ago in the area that is now Ireland and the United Kingdom, celebrated Samhain, or the end of summer and the harvest, by gathering with food and drink, building bonfires, playing music, wearing costumes, and attempting to tell each other's fortunes, as prophecies were an important source of comfort and direction for the long, dark winter.
At 3:00pm and 5:00pm you will be amazed with and up close look at majestic Hawks, Falcons, Eagles and Vultures during two presentations by Master Falconer John Karger and the team form Last Chance Forever Bird of Prey Conservancy. This moving exhibition and flight demonstration is not to be missed!
At 6:00pm the party starts with live Celtic music by Austin's Poor Mans Fortune - “traditional music without the cobwebs...modern music with tradition“. There wil be campfire storytelling, Candini the strolling magician will be performing up close mind reading, magic and paranormal entertainment. Get free Astrology readings, play old fashioned games, purchase goods from Mary Brogans Irish Cottage, including Celtic jewelry. Food and drinks will be available, and Tiffany's Naturals will be doing henna tattoos. There will be a scarecrow contest, and a pie eating contest sponsored by Tootie Pie Company.
Owls were also a common sight during Samhain, therefore forever linking them with Halloween. After dark, enjoy an intrigung look into the world of Owls on the torchlit “Trail of the Mysterious Night Flyers“. Live owls will be featured in their natural envioinment and an interpreter will be on hand at every station to present these marvelous creatures in this one of a kind, never been done adventure!
This year Harvest Moon celebration wil also be introducing “Wild Hearts“, a Raptor and Wildlife Art Exhibition.
What makes this event even better is that it all takes place on the beautiful lawn of the Historic Kingsbury House, the Boerne Visitors Center. Under the canopy of the ancient oaks, on the banks of the Menger Creek, visitors will experience a one of a kind Halloween night that they will never forget!
For more information call 830-249-7277
Free Admission
Saturday, October 25, 2pm-9pm
Boerne Visitors Center, 1407 S. Main, Boerne TX