Hasfest, Shamanism, Paganism, Rock n Roll

Whoo it's the start of Hasfest tomorrow, Chesterfield Pagans Shamanism, Paganism Rock n Roll free festival.  Fire, burning man, stalls full of shiny things, music, drumming dancing, workshops, ritual and good people.  See our facebook page for more info Hasfest event.
These are some of the bracelets I'm taking along, hope people like them, also taking smoking incense bottles,   engraved chalices and other jewellery - beads, copper and silver creations.

Triple hare, pentagram, leaf bead ribbon bracelet, with sun & moon toggle clasp

Fairy, butterfly, charm beaded ribbon wrap bracelet

Goddess, beaded charm wrap ribbon bracelet

Green and orange lamp bead ribbon bracelet

Leaping moon hare, charm ribbon wrap bracelet

Message from Hasfest HQ

HASFEST 5 is fast approaching, so here is a brief rundown of planned events and details for all you good folks

FRIDAY EVENTS
Hasfest will begin on Friday night with the opening party, for the past few years this has been quite a bangin affair , however this year we are taking a different route. Opening the weekend with a sonic earth ritual based around bass, beats and fire, expect heavy slabs of dub , dark ambient textures, blessed out beats, outlaw space cadets and of course the unexpected. The party will be held in the grove from 8.00pm onwards ....

SATURDAY EVENTS
Stalls....a fine array of quality shiny goods for sale
Workshops.... Some fantastic workshops this year including :- journeying, belly dance and as many pop up workshops we can cram in 
Goddess and blessings tree for your libations, blessings, honouring and wishes.
Following the awesome success of the Sonic Jam of last year, we will, on Saturday afternoon be staging another Sonic Jam so bring ya instruments
The mission is to put the Rock and Roll into Hasfest, everyone is invited to come together with drums instruments or vice to create a massive noise. Last years Sonic Jam was described as a dark tribal Joy Division- which is cool. Some amps and guitars are available so please come along and let's get it on 

SATURDAY NIGHT
A Belly dance performance by Hipsteria, Blackart Belles and Terra von Dare.
8pm onwards Burning Man with Fireside drumming and dancing.
For the highlight of the weekend the primal fusion of Rhythm Flame and togetherness ...bring rattles drums didgeridoos etc
Camping
Be aware of the following if camping
Toilet s and sinks only available during pub opening
No standpipe or drinking water Bring bottles of water during pub hours
There are no showers
Because Hasfest is not a ticketed event the number of stalls and people wishing to camp is unknown until the event .We will always endeavour to accommodate everyone , but please be aware that space is limited and pitches may be cozy.
Please be polite and courteous when pitching as it is only for one or two nights.
Anyone with a caravan motorhome or large tent please see a crew member before pitching
Stall holders please see a member of crew so we can provide a good position for trading
Please be aware that if space become a problem we may ask that vehicles are parked off site
All rubbish /waste must be taken home with you
Campers must leave site by 4.00pm Sunday

GENERAL INFO AND TIPS
Once again, the owner and staff of The New Inn have allowed this event to happen for free, and shown tremendous support and respect. So please support them by taking advantage of their fine beverages and well priced food .
Hasland village is under a mile away and has a large number of shops a late night garage and several fast food outlets.

HASFEST SURVIVAL GUIDE
If you are camping bring adequate drinking water and it may be wise to give some consideration toward toilet functions, also please remember bin bags for your rubbish as this must be taken home.

PLEASE PLEASE have a good time but be responsible , not only for yourselves but for your children and animals 
Please show respect for the area , the local residents and our host THE NEW INN and please be courteous and tolerant with fellow Has festers

The crew give up their free time and money to work hard each year to ensure we all have a free, relaxed, awesome weekend, please help them to make it happen. 
A big big thank you to you all 

SHAMANISMPAGANISMROCKANDROLL

Hasfest Pagan Event 2012

Beribboned Burning Man

Cosmic Goddess

Burning Man burning

Fire Tower

Got over the post camp blues now, mud washed away and eagerly waiting for Derbyshire Pagans Lammas Camp in August and seeing everyone again.

Everyone I've heard has said how lovely Hasfest was yet again and how they felt included and involved, even the residents in the houses that back on to the site have said they enjoy us arriving which is very good to know.  The Grove has been well received and is well worth the scratches and bruises we got a few weeks back clearing it and getting it ready.  An altar has been made and the children especially have filled it with offerings, it is a lovely space.

Friday evening the rains came!  Mud galore but that didn't stop most of us flashing fluro in the rave tent and dancing like mad fools, well apart from the younger ones who tried to maintain their cool;0)  The rest of the weekend luckly was dry.  The Sonic Jam went down well as far as I can tell from the noise coming from the marque;0).  The Burning Man and his large appendage went up well and the fire was huge, very warm for dancing and drumming round, the jumpers must have been very hot!!

Hasfest Pagan Festival 2012

Spent yesterday with friends clearing the grove that we are going to be using for the first time at Hasfest and cleaning up the grounds in readyness for camping and festivities, it looks good now, can't wait for Hasfest in another 2 weeks.

Hasfest is a free small local Chesterfield Pagans event in the grounds of the pub we use for our moots, it has fire, drumming, dancing, workshops and stalls selling lovely handcrafted items.  I'll be there with mine;0)

I'll give you a quick run down of the events/attractions -

HASFEST 2012
18th May - 20th May

Friday night opening party
8pm - midnightish in the main marquee
Ragnarokk Radio presents an evening of classic Hasfest tunes climaxing with 3 hours of psy-trance euphoria presented by our live resident shamanic mechanic/DJ

Saturday Events
Stalls - A fine array of quality and shiny goods for sale
Workshops - some fantastic workshops this year including meditation groups, shamanic techniques and belly dancing, mother Earth Journey.  More workshops TBC
Nine Men's Morris - Led by the awesome Bob, not quite sure what this entails, but no doubt it will be the usual brew of chaos and frivolity
Goddess and Blessings Tree - for your libations, blessings, honouring and wishes

Saturday Night
8pm onwards Burning Man followed by fireside drumming and dancing.  For some the highlight of the weekend, the primal fusion of rhythm, flame and togetherness.  Bring drums, rattles, didgeridoos etc let us make righteous noise!

New for 2012
The Grove
The Hasfest crew have been working hard to create a small sacred place on the event site.  This will be an intimate wooded area for workshops, meditations and ritual.  Please bring, or over the weekend create, items of decorations such as charms, symbols, fetishes and alter pieces etc. We plan to hang these within the Grove, honouring this space and creating a balanced spiritual environment for everyone to share.

Sonic Jam - putting the rock'n'roll into Hasfest!

On Saturday, around 3pm in the marquee will be Hasfest's first Sonic Jam.  Everyone is invited to come together and make massive music/noise.  Bring instruments, drums or just come and groove to the Hasfest Chaos Ensemble.  Amps, guitars and drumkit will be provided, so anyone wishing to rock out, freak out or just get it on, this is your big moment.  As stated this is a frst, and may be the last but at least we can make history.

The Crew are also on a mission to build a larger, permanent fire pit this year and a bigger Burning Man and yes he will have his magnificent phallus to bless and decorate, though we may need considerably more ribbon!

That's all for now brothers and sisters - shamanismpaganismrocknroll!!


Chesterfield Pagans
Morning Star Craft

Hasfest 2011

Had a brill time at Hasfest, Labyrinth, Burning Man, workshops the lot.  Wish I'd made more Chalices and Smoking Incense Bottles though and things with hares on, I love hares as well don't know why I didn't do more! Knees are a bit achey from too much dancing round the fire though.

Now looking forward to Derbyshire Pagans Lammas Camp.

Hasfest 2010

Well the much anticipated Hasfest 2010 has come and gone (the Chesterfield Pagans summer event). The weather was lovely the people more so and the drumming went on well into the night. We even had belly dancers this year, I chickened out on the excuse that I had to mind the stall. The Burning Man went up really well and kept us warm all night, his counter part the Green Lady looked very voluptuous all kited out in fresh foliage and the labyrinth was decorated with yellow dandelion heads, it all made for a very pretty setting.

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Hasfest Pagan Event

Well Hasfest in Chesterfield went so well for a first time event there, that we're planning a bigger one in September. Everyone seemed very happy, the weather was good and the atmosphere great. There was a variety of stalls including mine (smoking incense bottles, pagan tools and jewellery - plug, plug ;0)), henna, tarot, drums, reflexology ...

The burning man went down very well, and the green lady and labyrinth next to the blessing tree were lovely.
The evening was very good also with drumming around a proper camp fire, food and company, all in all very enjoyable.


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A Free Day of Celebration

A DAY OF CELEBRATION WITH HASLANDS FREE PAGAN FESTIVAL

CELEBRATE WITH

THE BURNING MAN,

GREEN LADY,

BLESSING TREE,

FIRESIDE DRUMMING,

STALLS & MORE

ADMISSION - FREE, BUT BRING FOOD TO SHARE

PLACE - THE NEW INN, MANSFIELD RD, HASLAND, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE

DATE - SATURDAY 27th JUNE

TIME - 2pm till whenever

Lets make music whilst summer lasts -

Bring Drums, Percussion instruments, Didgeridoos, Guitars, Musical instruments

Stall holders free pitch, just bring own Tables Gazebos ect

Very basic Free camping available - ring the New Inn 01246 273727

For more info contact Gwen or Jay on 01246 206246 , 07878961646

E-Mail phoenixjay26@aol.com