Family-friendly day at Heritage Parkįrom 6:30- 8:30 p.m. If you're interested in attending, RSVP by emailing no later than June 17. The tasting experience will include Happy Hour & Brunch Bites, Mix n’ Match KonaMosa & Margarita Heaven Bar, and the official introduction of a new Fire Dragon Roll – Kona’s flaming sushi roll. The restaurant is inviting Michigan residents to celebrate the solstice with a special event 7 p.m. This classic American grill, located in Troy, offers fresh seafood, steak and chops, sushi and cocktails. Families can get tickets for a donation amount of their choice. The event will offer crafts and other outdoor activities. Children can honor the holiday at Robinwood Park in Troy from 2-3 p.m. June 18. Litha is a pagan holiday that celebrates the beginning of summer and occurs on the summer solstice. Tickets can be bought at the gate for $10 for adults, $5 for ages 13-18, and free for children under 13. Alcoholic beverages, water and iced tea will be available for purchase. with a line-up including Elizabeth Landry, Blake Elliott, Barefoot, Bill Frary and the Frequency and Soul Patch.Īttendees are recommended to bring blankets and lawn chairs for the seating area, but no outside coolers or beverages. The annual summer tradition will include local music, a beer garden, games for kids, food trucks and more. The Elberta Summer Solstice Festival is returning from 4-11:30 p.m. On June 21, Reyka will send $100 via CashApp to 50 randomly selected entrants to help them enjoy their day off in the great outdoors.įollowing the close of the contest, Reyka will award one entrant with two round-trip tickets to Iceland.Įntrants must be 21 years of age or older to participate. workers can enter by commenting on Reyka Vodka’s Instagram post from June 13 - 20 with a commitment to taking a Summer Solstice Sólarfrí. workers who commit to taking PTO for Summer Solstice, in addition to a grand prize of two round-trip tickets to Iceland. To motivate Americans to get outside on the longest day of the year, Reyka is offering a $100 sólarfrí adventure fund to U.S. In celebration of the Summer Solstice, Reyka Vodka is bringing the Icelandic concept of sólarfrí stateside by encouraging overworked Americans to actually use their paid time off and enjoy a proper Summer Solstice Sólarfrí. In Icelandic, the word sólarfrí directly translates to “sun vacation,” a term that is used to describe unexpected time off to enjoy a sunny, warm day - an important concept in a country that is plunged into darkness for most of winter. KOA, or Kampgrounds of America, also has many Michigan locations close to the lake with cabins to rent and fun activities offered for all ages such as mini golf, bike riding and more. Most state parks have campground sites and all offer different spots to hike and swim too. Go camping at a local state parkĪn old-fashioned campout is a great way to mark the start of summer, whether you do it right in your backyard or at a nearby private campground. Invite family and friends over to kick off summer together with a small party, s'mores and grilled food. Set up camping chairs, hammocks or spread blankets on the grass and bring out lawn games like cornhole, badminton and croquet for a night that's easy to create for your personal taste. Outdoor fires have been a hallmark of summer solstice celebrations for centuries, signifying a celebration of light, chasing away darkness. If you are ready to mark the solstice, there are lots of great ways to celebrate in Michigan: Host a backyard bonfire However, some still keep the fun alive with special start of summer events.
To most Americans now though, these occurrences hold little importance. In England, thousands of Pagans and non-pagans go to places of ancient religious sites such as Stonehenge and Avebury to see the sun rising on the first morning of summer.Īpart from just the large events at major site, many more pagans hold small ceremonies in open spaces, everywhere from gardens to woodlands. When celebrating midsummer, pagans draw on diverse traditions. The summer solstice is often paired with Midsummer Day since the celebrations are around the same time. Midsummer, however, mainly marks the midpoint of the growing season and consists of larger celebrations that include dancing and other festivities. This is a time to celebrate growth and life, but for pagans, who see balance in the world and are deeply aware of the ongoing shifting of the seasons, it is also time to acknowledge that the sun will now begin to decline once more toward winter. More: These 8 quintessential Michigan festivals are well worth the trip More: A strawberry supermoon will illuminate the skies this week.
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