Beltane Beneath the Waves • White Star Quarry, Ohio • Spring Dive Festival

This is not just another dive weekend. This is a celebration of spring, underwater adventure, and community — at one of the Midwest’s premier quarry dive sites. For two days at White Star Quarry, you’ll dive into crystal-clear water, join a group of like-minded divers, share stories around the campfire, and emerge with memories that last far beyond the weekend. If you’re ready for something beyond your average dive, this festival is for you.

The Ultimate Spring Dive Experience

Spring at White Star is magic. The visibility returns, the water clears, and the energy is high. During the Beltane Beneath the Waves festival, divers gather to celebrate the season — with diving, camping, cooking out, and connection. The setting is relaxed but immersive, the diving is accessible yet thrilling, and the vibe is social, fun, and bold. Whether you’re a local Great Lakes diver or traveling from afar, this weekend combines serious diving with festival‐style atmosphere.

What the Trip Includes

We handle the details so you can focus on diving and fun:

• Two full days of guided dives at White Star Quarry

• Camping on-site or nearby lodging options

• Air fills and tank rentals (if needed)

• Festival registration fee and event activities

• Social gatherings: cook‐out, bonfire, gear talk with fellow divers

• Support from Divers Incorporated staff and instructors throughout the weekend

Who This Trip Is For

This is the perfect trip for you if you:

• Want to celebrate spring with diving, outdoors, and community

• Enjoy quarry diving with visibility, features, and friendly atmosphere

• Like combining adventure with social connection and gear talk

• Are comfortable diving in conditions typical of Midwest spring quarries

What to Expect Under the Water

White Star Quarry offers remarkable conditions: clear water, interesting topography, and the satisfaction of large features, wrecks, and underwater landscapes. During the festival, dive teams roll through planned dives, share stories about gear, techniques, and experiences, and surface to fireside discussions. The water is crisp, the site is well-managed, and the weekend is built for both fun and diving excellence.

Gear and Certification

Recommended preparation:

• Standard open-water certification or higher (recommended)

• Dry or wetsuit appropriate for spring quarry temperature

• Beginner to advanced divers welcome — previous quarry experience benefits the weekend

• Bring your own gear if you like; rentals available for tanks, weights, and some dive equipment

What Makes This Trip Special

Think of this as a dive festival rather than just a trip. The community, the energy, the gear conversations, the cook-out under stars — it all adds to the experience. Many divers come for the conditions, some come for the camaraderie, and most stay for the combination of both. If you’ve done warm-water vacations, this is the kind of event divers talk about years later.

Reserve Your Spot

Spots for the Beltane Beneath the Waves festival fill quickly because the vibe is built on connection and quality diving. When registration closes, it’s until next year. If you’re ready to dive, connect, and celebrate spring with a community of passionate divers, reserve your place now.