It is the month of May / When merry children play / Let every lad and lass / Come dance upon the grass ~ from a traditional Morris Dance tune

“In ancient Europe, farming communities across the continent welcomed the arrival of May with joyous celebration — the long harsh winter and unpredictable skies of early spring were finally past as new life took hold all around. In an agrarian world, May is the time when new lambs wobble beside their mothers, the first shoots of future vegetables make their way above ground and the bright green of new grass call children outdoors. 

In the Pacific Northwest, local Waldorf schools greet the first days of May in much the same way: by gathering the community together, singing, learning and performing traditional maypole dances, and enjoying other festivities. 

For many Waldorf kids, faculty, and parents the annual May Faire festival is a highlight of the school year. In fact, the worldwide community of Waldorf schools has been celebrating May Day 1919.” ~From Seattles Child article.

Read more and hear from our own Skye Chamberlain

Bright Water’s May Faire Celebration is supported by our Festivals Circle.