Festival of the Dead in Salem, Massachusetts
Events for 2010
Official Salem Witches Halloween Ball
Psychic Fair and Witchcraft Expo
The Vampires' Masquerade Ball
The Dumb Supper - a Feast for the Dead
Messages from the Spirit World - Salem's Only Authentic Seance
Spectral Evidence: Ghost Hunting 101
Voices of the Dead: Spirit Communication
Calendar of Events
About the Festival
Event Photos
The Festival in the Media
banners and Travel Info
Links and Travel Info
Links and Travel Info Links and Travel Info
Contact Event Hosts
Vendor Information
 

Friday, October 29, 2010, 7:30pm - 12:30am at the Hawthorne Hotel!

Special guests Raven and Stephanie Grimassi
Special Guest Judika Illes
Musical guests Dragon Ritual Drummers
Musical guests Dragon Ritual Drummers

Join Christian Day and the Witches of Salem with special guests Raven and Stephanie Grimassi, Judika Illes, and musical guests Dragon Ritual Drummers 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!

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 Jim Balent with magical products with a retail value of over $300! Includes a commemorative silver pendant by the Peter Stone Jewelry Company.
  • Discover your Destiny with Free Psychic Readings
  • Visit the cash bar for your favorite potion

Live Performances

  • Raise your spirits with live drumming by Canada's own Dragon Ritual Drummers, masters of magical percussion
  • Enjoy a concert by Songstress Kellianna
  • Witness a ritual of tribal Goddess dance with Dark Euphoria

Costume Prizes
This year's theme is A Grimm Fairy Tale, which includes classics like Snow White, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and Little Red Riding Hood so the costume possibilities are endless! Visit Wikipedia's list of Grimm's Fairy Tales for inspiration for your costume!

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

Friday, October 29, 2010, 7:30pm - 12:30am at the Hawthorne Hotel!
The Official Salem Witches' Halloween Ball is held in the Grand Ballroom of the Historic Hawthorne Hotel, a haunted site featured on Sci Fi's Ghost Hunters!

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 hotels, bed and breakfasts, and inns at Salem.org! Click here

Inquire About the Witches' Ball
To ask a question about the Official Salem Witches Halloween Ball, click to email Christian Day.

Photo by Scott Lanes. Masked provided by Madame Khufu.

 
spacer spacer spacer