BIG FIRES

Join the Department of Illumination for BIG FIRES, an epic Solstice party at Slake Brewing on Saturday June 20th, 2026 from 1-9 PM.

Eight hours of music, family-friendly activities, delicious food and drink and all the groovy festival vibes you can handle! We’ll be celebrating the longest day of the year while raising some funds for The Department of Illumination, one of the County’s most treasured arts organizations. Cap this perfect day off with the best sunset view in the County. All are welcome!

Music by Andy Forgie, Matthew “Doc” Dunn, DJ Ombudsman, maSHeNKa, Hayley and The Pirate Queens and Sandwich Spirits.

Programming includes kids costume-making, a race of mythical beasts, typewriter poetry, flower-crown making, giant puppets and more!

Free admission. Visit deptofillumination.org/event/bigfires2026 for the full schedule.

Slake Brewing is located at 181 Mowbray Road, Picton.