06/02/2026
RIP Dr. Janet. You will be missed
This year’s 793 Festival is the Year of the Valkyrie. Between our three female-fronted bands taking the stage Friday night and the overwhelming support, hard work, and dedication we’ve received from the incredible women in our lives — our friends, family, and partners — it only felt right to honor them with this year’s theme.
At the same time, the Brimming Horn family recently lost one of our own, and we felt there was no better way to honor her memory than to dedicate this year’s festival to her.
Dr. Janet MacDonna passed away on May 10th, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Janet and her husband David have been longtime Mead Club and Mug Club members here at The Brimming Horn, and her presence was always felt within these walls. Whether it was through her laughter, the sound of her hounds bellowing through the Mead Hall, or her unforgettable smile, Janet brought warmth and life wherever she went.
This year, as we raise our horns, celebrate together, and welcome another 793 Festival, we do so in her honor.
Til Valhalla, Dr. Janet MacDonna.