Festival of the Dead in Salem, Massachusetts
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Friday, October 26, 2012, 7:30pm - 12:30am at the Hawthorne Hotel!
Join Christian Day and the Witches of Salem with musical guests Dragon Ritual Drummers, Kellianna, and Jenna Greene for a night of magic at the event AOL® CityGuide rated one of America's top Halloween parties! Join us as in days of old when fires burned on every hilltop and Witches gathered to feast, rejoice, and cast spells for the new year!

Musical guests Dragon Ritual Drummers
 
Musical guests Dragon Ritual Drummers
 
Musical Guest Jenna Greene
   
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Each October, the chill winds of Autumn whisper to Witches and welcome strangers alike who journey to Salem from around the globe to summon the spirits of the dead who wander among us at Samhain—the ancient name for Halloween. From time out of mind, Witches have used this sacred holiday to honor the dead, divine hidden secrets, and celebrate magic!

Bewitchments of the Evening

  • Dance to a mix of pop, rock, and goth by renowned dj addambombb
  • Feast on Sumptuous hors d'oeuvres
  • The first one-hundred guests to arrive will receive gift bags designed by Comic Artist Holly Golightly and filled with magical products at a retail value of over $150 including perfumes, books, incenses, artwork, jewelry, and more!
  • Discover your Destiny with Free Psychic Readings
  • Visit the cash bar for your favorite potion

Live Performances

Costume Theme and Prizes
The theme for 2012 is Witch and Famous! Dress as your favorite famous Witch, Warlock, Magician, or Sorcerer either real, mythical, or fictional. Click the folllwing links for great lists of famous fictional Witches and Magicians that you can choose your costume from!

  • 1st place: $1,000 cash!
  • 2nd place: to be announced

At evening's pinnacle, the Salem Witches welcome the Witches’ New Year by casting their annual Magic Circle to draw open the veil to the spirit world and welcome in our loved ones on the other side!

Get Your Tickets Now!
Tickets are $150 per person. Seating is limited so reserve your tickets below using your credit card! Ticket Sales are Final. Event is 18+


Having trouble finding a place to stay?
Check out the accommodations page at Salem.org!

Have Questions About the Witches' Ball?
To ask about The Official Salem Witches Halloween Ball, email Christian Day.

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