Magic beans, also known as wish beans or fairy beans, are a fascinating and enchanting concept. They have been a part of folklore and fantasy stories for centuries, capturing the imagination of both children and adults alike. These mystical beans, often depicted as small and shimmering, are believed to possess extraordinary powers. Legend has it that if planted in the ground, they can grow into a magnificent and magical beanstalk that reaches the sky. This fantastical plant is said to lead the adventurous soul to a realm of wonders, where anything is possible. The concept of magic beans is not limited to fairy tales and folklore.
£20 and includes a meal and drinks, the ritual and crafts.
We will have mediumship demos and talks which are included in the admission price and there will be psychic mediums, tarot card readers, therapists and retailers selling a great range of spiritual goods. From the West Coast to the East Coast and every US State in-between, Meren accompanied her parents as they worked with traveling circuses and sideshows during the first three years of her life, and then as a teen searching for her kith and kin she traveled even more extensively, and as an adult reaching into Canada and even across the pond to Europe.
The concept of magic beans is not limited to fairy tales and folklore. In pop culture, they have become synonymous with unexpected and miraculous transformations. One might recall the famous story of "Jack and the Beanstalk," where Jack trades a cow for a handful of magic beans.
Welcome to Beltane on the Beach!
After a break in 2023 when we held our event at Crescent Beach State Park, we plan to be back at Popham Beach State Park again for 2024.
Check out our Facebook Page!
We have created a new Facebook page (not an “Event”) that will be our permanent home on FB. You can visit and like our page to keep updated on all the happenings throughout the year that affect Beltane on the Beach!
Volunteers Needed!
This year, we are going back to the Potluck Lunch plan that worked for us for many years! Click here for more information!
We need volunteers for various things throughout the day – setup, clean-up, the Potluck Lunch, helping with the various events – there is plenty to do. If you are interested in pitching in, use our contact form to let us know!
Check-in when you arrive
Stop by the Welcome Tent near the entrance – there you can find the Treasure Table and a name badge station with colorful badges.
Visit the Red Tent!
The Temple of the Feminine Divine will be hosting the Red Tent this year. Back by popular demand! Click here to visit the Schedule page to see what else is going on.
Remember Your Beach Gear
Don’t forget to bring everything you will need for a day of fun at the beach. Sun screen, blankets and Frisbee’s are good. Want to build a sand-castle? Popham is great for that! Bring your buckets and shovels and any other fun beach activities. And remember to bring your drum and join in the drumming!
Please leave your kites at home however, as Popham Beach is a protected sanctuary for nesting sea birds of various types, and the kites make them very upset. The Park officials have asked us specifically NOT to fly kites during our event.
As far as clothing is concerned, remember it can sometimes be windy and a bit cold on Popham Beach, so layers are key.
Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints…
Please remember that we are guests on Popham Beach, and we take that responsibility seriously! Please bring a trash bag (shop-n-save bag, or any old plastic or paper bag will do) and make sure you do not leave any trash or debris behind. There are trash-cans near the bathrooms and in the parking lot. Also remember that it is illegal to remove anything from the beach, so the driftwood and seashells will have to stay behind – sorry.
Getting There
If you haven’t been before, or are not sure exactly how to find Popham Beach, you can click here to go to our Directions page, complete with traditional directions, and the address to use for your GPS.
Do you or your group want to do more?
If you or your organization are interested in volunteering at Beltane on the Beach, we are always happy to accept help. 🙂 We will need volunteers to set up and manage the pot-luck lunch, to help set up and run the Maypoles, and to help clean up and comb the beach when we are all done. If you would like to pitch-in, just click here to go to our contact page, and tell us more about how you would like to help. Thanks!
The Treasure Table Is Back!
The Treasure Table will be available again this year at the Welcome Tent! Bring your gently-used Pagan or Pagan-themed treasures that you wish to pass along. You needn’t bring anything to take something home if you find an item you like.
Clean-Up Volunteers Needed!
As always, we will try very hard this year to “take only pictures, and leave only footprints”. With several hundred people converging on Popham Beach, there will be a lot of leftover “stuff” that will need to be cleaned up. Most importantly we ask everyone to police their own area, and make sure you collect any trash or other debris left over from mealtime etc.
We are also asking for volunteers who will agree to stay until at least the end (around 5:00pm) to help ensure that nothing has been left behind. We want to make sure that we will be welcomed back next year!
Meren King is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist presently making Music in Ocala, Florida, USA. Born in Long Beach, California, Meren has been a traveler most of her life. From the West Coast to the East Coast and every US State in-between, Meren accompanied her parents as they worked with traveling circuses and sideshows during the first three years of her life, and then as a teen searching for her kith and kin she traveled even more extensively, and as an adult reaching into Canada and even across the pond to Europe. Meren has been a part of the Pagan communities in most of the places she has lived, and says that her faith contains a little bit of everything that she has seen and heard and read and experienced.
These beans eventually grow into a colossal beanstalk, enabling Jack to embark on a thrilling adventure filled with giants, treasures, and treacherous challenges. Magic beans symbolize the power of dreams, possibilities, and the ability to transform one's reality. They remind us that with a little bit of imagination, anything can happen. These enchanting beans inspire us to embrace our inner child and believe in the extraordinary. In a broader sense, magic beans can also be seen as a metaphor for the choices we make in life. Just like Jack's decision to trust in the power of the beans, our choices hold the potential to lead us on unexpected journeys and open doors to unimaginable opportunities. While we may not come across literal magic beans in our everyday lives, the concept of magic beans serves as a reminder to remain open-minded, curious, and daring. It encourages us to embrace the unknown and take risks, for it is often in these moments that we discover our own version of magic. So, the next time you encounter a situation that seems impossible or daunting, remember the magic beans. Allow yourself to believe in the extraordinary and trust that, with a little bit of courage and imagination, you too can reach for the sky..
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