Summerland Festival: Call for Presenters

Summerland 2025: Under the Sheltering Branches will return to Camp Clifton, August 14th-17th, and we are seeking presenter proposals!

What are we looking for?

First and foremost, proposals should speak to our 2025 theme, “Under the Sheltering Branches.”

As pagans, we claim a special relationship with the earth, and often especially with trees. As we return to our tree-shaded festival site, we look to share in their bounty: The nourishment and shelter they bring. The joy that we share as we gather among them. The knowledge and power that flows not only along their roots and branches, but also among all realms and worlds.  

We, of course, are also trees, proud supporting members of our own groves, woods, and forests: we take in knowledge and wisdom from our past and our surroundings and — crucially — we pass it on, seeds and saplings rooted in community. We’re looking for presentations that speak to our broad theme: about lineage and legacy; about our deep roots; about the new and vital growth that spreads our crowns high; and of course about the trees all around us.

While our festival has deep roots in our own druid tradition, we’re looking for proposals from across the many pagan traditions. No matter your practice, we invite you to share it with us. That includes presentations that aren’t explicitly spiritual, but that would appeal to festival-goers: are you a botanist? A historian? An artist or crafter? We want to hear from you.

We want to showcase both experienced voices and new ones. We deeply respect the wisdom that comes from long experience, and many of our presenters have presented at numerous festivals previously. But we also strive to create a community that welcomes bravery and experimentation. If you’ve been wanting to share your wisdom but haven’t yet gotten up the courage, this is the place!

And finally, we’re seeking proposals that engage festival-goers. Some topics are best suited to a lecture-style presentation, and we get that. But at the many festivals we attended we often find that the most exciting presentations are the ones with hands-on experience, whether that’s ritual, trance, crafting, writing, or beyond. When planning your proposal, think about whether there’s a way to engage your audience more deeply.

Presenter benefits

Submitting a proposal does not guarantee a presenter slot at the festival, but we are happy to show our appreciation for all who are willing to share their knowledge and experience. Presenters whose proposals are accepted for Summerland 2025 will receive a complimentary registration (not including cabin space or meal plan), while those whose proposals are not accepted will be given a discount code for a half-price registration.

Final Details

Proposals are due by May 20, 2025, and all applicants will be notified by the beginning of June whether their proposal has been accepted. Presenters will need to agree to the Three Cranes Code of Conduct in order to submit a proposal.

For more information about the Summerland Festival, please visit the main festival page. Information about registering for the festival will be coming soon!

Please feel free to forward this Call for Presenters along to anyone you think would be interested. If you have questions specifically about presentations/workshops, please email us at summerland@threecranes.org with “Presenter” somewhere in the subject line.