September 24, 2007 Boerne, TX
Need a new way to celebrate Halloween? There is a brand new event on the horizon for Saturday, October 27th, The 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.
Complete with a Celtic flair, Harvest Moon Celebration will have live Celtic music, campfire ghost stories, a strolling magician, fortune telling, face painting, old fashioned games, arts and crafts, food and drinks, and much more. There will be a scarecrow contest, and a pie eating contest.
Owls were also a common sight during Samhain, therefore forever linking them with Halloween. A very special feature of this event will be bird of prey demonstrations by Last Chance Forever Bird of Prey Conservancy. After dark, an unexpected adventure happens with the appearance of the Mysterious Night Fliers...Owls! There will be a mystifying owl demonstration along a torch lit trail that guests can explore.
What makes this event even better is that it all takes place on the beautiful lawn of the Historic Kingsbury House, era 1850’s, home of 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 27, 3-9pm. Bird of Prey Demonstrations from 3-6pm.
Boerne Visitors Center, 1407 S. Main, Boerne TX