September 13 & 14, 2025 | Saturday 10am-10:30pm; Sunday 10am-7:00pm
Our Wishing Tree is a community art project made by festival visitors. Its origins come from old traditions in Celtic nations; variations include Fairy Trees, May Trees, Votive Trees, and more.
Wishes are added to the tree as offerings to deities or wee folk, in hopes the wishers will receive help/ guidance towards the wish or prayer. Public wishes are written on paper, and private wishes (called clouties or clooties) are string or ribbons tied to the tree. At the end of our festival, all wishes are ceremoniously sent to the heavens, with help from the Fire Keepers, where we hope many receive help in coming true!
Thanks to everyone who participated, and make sure to visit the Wishing Tree to view our wishes. Guests can add to the tree all weekend, so please add a wish while you're at the festival- it's located in the region of Fiddler's Green.
The Wishing Tree Contest is accepting submissions through August 25, 2024. Complete the free form to enter and we'll add your wish (or cloutie) to this year's tree.
Limit one (1) wish per person & per email; duplicate entries will be discarded. Any wishes deemed innappropriate will be disqualified from the contest. Odds in winning depend on number of participants. Value of prize $20-50.
10 winners will be notified by email; they will receive their choice of a Niagara Celtic cookbook shipped to their home, or two (2) complimentary day passes to Niagara Celtic, good for use on either Saturday or Sunday. Must be collected prior to festival weekend. Good luck and thanks for participating!