2024 Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival
FAQ
Is the Moon Festival free to attend?
While all events are free, this year we request that you make a $10 donation if you can comfortably afford it. Arts organizations and festivals across Canada, including the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival, are struggling financially right now. Our revenue has dropped 20% since last year, while inflation has driven our costs much higher.
There is a $12 fee for the salmon lantern workshop, but we will waive this fee for those who request it. The workshop fees cover the costs for you to make and bring home your handmade item.
Do I need to register if I want to attend an event?
Pre-registration is required for the workshops ravine walks and labyrinth walk because capacity is limited for these events. You can navigate to the registration pages through the festival schedule page.
For all other events, it is optional to pre-register, but it is greatly helpful for us to gauge attendee numbers. Registration can be found in the event on our Events & Workshops page.
I want to attend a workshop and I can’t afford the fees. Is there a sliding scale?
Yes. At Still Moon Arts Society, we believe that financial constraints should not prevent anyone from joining our programs. Therefore, we provide a limited number of tickets on a sliding scale for those who cannot afford the full price.
To apply for a sliding-scale ticket, please get in touch with the Moon Festival Production Coordinator, Alayna Yan via email alayna@stillmoonarts.ca or through call/voicemail at 778 384 6654.
What do I do if something I want to register for is full?
If there are no more spots, please put your name on the waitlist or contact the Moon Festival Production Coordinator, Alayna Yan at Alayna@StillMoonArts.ca or through call/voicemail at 778 384 6654 for more information.
How will you ensure that the Moon Festival events are safe to attend?
All events (with the exception of some workshops will take place outdoors.
First aid and fire safety marshals are present on the main event day, September 21st.
We continue to follow and monitor the City of Vancouver’s guidelines around COVID-19. Please remain at home if you are feeling sick, or if you or someone who you have been in contact with has experienced COVID-19 symptoms in the previous 2 weeks.
Hand sanitizer will be available for use at all events with hands-on activities.
Accessibility
We prioritize making the festival accessible to all, but we are aware that it is always an ongoing process. For any questions or concerns regarding accessibility please contact the Moon Festival Production Coordinator, Alayna Yan at Alayna@StillMoonArts.ca or through call/voicemail at 778 384 6654.
We would like to acknowledge with permission the work of Vines Art Society, whose robust accessibility guide was a great inspiration for the format of our own descriptions.
Transportation
Our main events happen at Slocan Park and Renfrew Community Park and the surrounding area of Renfrew Ravine.
Click “Learn More & Register” on any Moon Festival activity listed on the Festival Schedule page for unique transportation details to each event.
The festival is largely accessible by public transit. Parking is limited—we encourage walking, riding bikes, or carpooling to the festival when possible.
Mobility
We prioritize making the festival accessible to everyone.
Our festival occurs outdoors in the natural beauty of the Renfrew Ravine and surrounding area. Certain site locations may have uneven walkways or steeper slopes. There will be some seating available for most events, and there are also several benches at each park.
Please be advised that the scope of accessibility may change in the case of extreme weather.
Slocan Park
Slocan Park is an outdoor park that can be accessed from a partially paved and partially grassed pathway, adjacent to the 29th Ave Skytrain station. It is easily accessible by transit but has limited parking.
Wheelchairs may have a difficult time traversing the grass should extreme weather occur.
Benches and washrooms are available on-site.
Slocan Hall
Slocan Hall can be accessed from a partially paved and partially grassed pathway in the park, adjacent to the 29th Ave Skytrain station. It is easily accessible by transit but has limited parking.
Wheelchairs should be able to access the Hall areas unless extensive rainfall occurs. Slocan Hall has a partially covered paved performance area directly outside the building.
Seating and washrooms are available on-site.
Twilight Lantern Procession
The Twilight Lantern Procession is ~1.1 kilometres and involves 15 minutes of walking on a combination of paved road and compacted gravel pathways.
There will be chairs or benches available for those who need them at both Slocan and Renfrew Community Park.
Washrooms are available at both locations.
Renfrew Park Community Centre
Renfrew Park Community Centre is an indoor space located on E 22nd Ave, which includes ample seating area.
Wheelchairs need to circle around to enter via the east entrance or cross the upper bridge from the west parking lot to get into the community centre. Please contact the Renfrew Park Community Centre for more detail.
Gender universal washrooms are available on-site.
Renfrew Community Park
The Renfrew Community Park has a wheelchair accessible dirt path leading down to the forest area.
The width of the ramp is 3.8 feet wide.
Use of Renfrew Community Centre washrooms requires stairs unless assisted by a volunteer.
There are benches located within the park.
Renfrew Ravine
The Renfrew Ravine has a combination of sloped and flat paths that may be difficult to traverse in the rain. If you have any concerns or questions about accessibility, please email connelly@stillmoonarts.ca.
Renfrew Ravine Labyrinth
There is no direct pathway to the Renfrew Ravine Labyrinth and wheelchairs may require assistance.
The labyrinth path is narrow and lined with a stone path that may be difficult for those with mobility concerns to traverse.
We invite you to enjoy the birds, trees, and the flowing water from the bottom of the ravine.
Washrooms are not available onsite but can be found at the Renfrew Community Centre located 10 minutes away (~1 kilometer). Seating is limited.
Colour Me Local Dye Garden
The Colour Me Local Dye Garden is an unpaved grass garden located in the northwest corner of Renfrew Ravine Park, and wheelchairs may require assistance.
Washrooms are not available onsite, but can be found at the Renfrew Community Centre located 10 minutes away (~1 kilometer). There are benches available.
Collingwood Neighbourhood House
Collingwood Neighbourhood House is an indoor space located on Joyce Street, which includes ample seating area.
It is wheelchair accessible with an automatic door opener at the entrance and equipped with an elevator. Two single-stall, wheelchair-accessible washroom stalls are located on the second floor. Washrooms on the main floor are multi-stall gendered. Contact Collingwood Neighbourhood House for more details.
Visibility
Many of our Moon Festival events take place from the afternoon to evening, with use of candlelight and artificial lighting to illuminate the darkness.
However, we are aware that this can still provide a dimly lit experience for visitors with low vision, and at times we require dim lighting for our performances. Many of our Moon Festival performances feature an audio element as well, so we invite you to enjoy the sounds.
While we are unable to provide alternative text for our digital media this year, you are free to email the Moon Festival Production Assistant, Alayna Yan at Alayna@StillMoonArts.ca or through call/voicemail at 778 384 6654 if you require assistance or descriptions.
Hearing
At this time, we will not be providing sign language or real time captioning to our events.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and are planning to include disability grants into our budget in the future. We invite you to enjoy the sights and experiences of the Moon Festival in your own unique way, and to use any communication aid (ie: writing on paper or phone) with our volunteers.
We will be using speakers and amps to ensure our performances are heard clearly outdoors.
If you are sensitive to volume, please feel free to bring ear protection, and to enjoy the performances from a distance that is comfortable for you. You can email the Moon Festival Production Coordinator, Alayna Yan at Alayna@StillMoonArts.ca or through text at 778 384 6654 if you require assistance or descriptions.
Additional Languages
All events and workshops will be in English only. Some events will have volunteers present who speak additional languages. These volunteers will be identifiable by a special name tag, or you can request them at the information table at the Harvest Fair or Streamside Lantern Installation events.
Food Restrictions/Allergies
There will be food and drinks for sale during our main festival days, as well as light refreshments during smaller events.
We’ve partnered up with each vendor to provide an ingredient list for those with allergies, which will be available to view or inquire about in-person.
How can I participate if I am unable to attend in person?
Follow us on social media and sign up for our newsletter!
We will share festival highlights and link our subscribers to the artists and organizations that are involved with Still Moon. In addition, we send monthly newsletters that list Eco-arts and Stewardship Program Events, and other opportunities of engagement through Still Moon.
How can I perform or display my artwork at the Festival next year?
Artist and performer recruitment happens during the spring and summer.
Keep an eye on our website and social media for next year’s artist callout! You can also join our newsletter to make sure the announcement lands in your inbox once the 2025 call out is open.