SAMHAINFEST 2026
Celebrate the Magick of the Season in the Heart of Havre de Grace
As the veil thins, join us for a day of ritual, creativity, and community at Samhainfest 2026 - an autumn celebration of ancestral wisdom, the turning of the wheel, and the local makers who keep the spirit alive.
Event Details
Date:
October 31st -November 1st, 2026
Time:
Saturday: 11am - 9pm
Sunday: 11am - 4pm
Location: Harmer’s Town Art Center, Havre de Grace, MD
Tickets:
Saturday: $55
Sunday: $35
Full Weekend: $80
Samhain
Pronounced “SOW-in”
Definition:
An ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It is a time when the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest, allowing for deep connection with ancestors, spirits, and the unseen.
Traditionally celebrated on October 31st, Samhain honors death as part of the sacred cycle of life. It’s a time for remembrance, divination, and renewal, when we gather to reflect, release, and welcome the quiet wisdom of the darker months.
At Samhainfest, we honor these traditions through community, creativity, and celebration—bringing the old ways into new hands.
Featuring
Laura Tempest Zakroff
Bestselling Llewellyn author, award-winning artist, performer, and Modern Traditional Witch whose work explores myth, magic, resistance, and the esoteric through books, oracle decks, visual art, jewelry, talismans, and teaching.
Magickal Workshops &
Featured Speakers
Enfys J. Book
Presenting
Queering Your Magickal Practice: Breaking Out of the Binary
Coby Michael
Presenting
Datura: Dreamwalker and Trickster
Rev. Ron Padrón
Presenting
Decolonizing Death
Judy Ann Nock
Presenting
The Witch's New Year and Honoring the Dead
Experience the Festival
Come explore a rich lineup of seasonal experiences designed to delight and inspire:
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Magical Marketplace
Shop artisan vendors offering handcrafted ritual tools, crystals, herbal creations, artwork, jewelry, and more.
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Workshops & Demonstration
Learn about magick, divination, ancestral practices, and herbalism from experienced practitioners.
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Community Connection
Gather with fellow seekers, intuitives, and creatives in a space of celebration and sacred presence.
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Live Music & Performances
Enjoy mystical melodies, seasonal soundscapes, and performances that bring the energy of Samhain to life.
Dumb Supper: A Silent Meal for the Ancestors
As part of Samhainfest, we invite you to join us for a Dumb Supper—a sacred, silent meal held in honor of those who have passed beyond the veil.
A ritual of remembrance.
Guests are invited to eat in silence, leaving a place set for the beloved dead. In this quiet space, we reflect, honor, and open our hearts to the presence of our ancestors.
You may bring a photo, token, or offering for the communal altar.
All are welcome, regardless of spiritual path or background.
Seating is limited, and participation is first-come, first-served.
This is a deeply moving part of the Samhain season—a time to listen more than speak, remember more than plan, and connect more than perform.
Why Havre de Grace?
Havre de Grace is a liminal space, and our venue sits exactly where the oldest river in the world, Mama Susquehanna, completes her 444-mile journey and flows into the Chesapeake Bay. We gather at this sacred crossroads where salt and fresh water meet, in this beautiful town built on a clear quartz deposit.
The energy is palpable here, and the land spirits greatly support our work. Throughout the year, this space is gridworked by Elyse Welles, our festival director, with other sacred waters in her native Greece, adding to the power of the work we do. Watch the video to learn more.
Meet the Festival Hosts
Samhainfest is brought to life by a passionate team of creators, witches, and community builders dedicated to celebrating the season and supporting magical makers.
Elyse Welles
Co-Festival Director
Greek‑Egyptian‑American initiated Priestess, author, and co‑host of the Magick Kitchen Podcast. Elyse is devoted to reviving Earth‑based priestess arts, guiding seekers into deeper connection with the land and the turning of the wheel.
Ember Fae
Priestess of Ceremonies
Ember Fae is the fiery fairy behind Ember Fae Magic, a pleasure-centered spiritual practice blending intuitive movement, sensual self-connection, and land-based magick to help others reclaim their power and embrace self-love. She is a priestess, burlesque performer, and witchy co-host of the podcast, The Astro Study Room.
Brooks Miller
Co-Festival Director
Brooks ensures every aspect of Samhainfest runs smoothly behind the scenes, supporting vendors, attendees, and event logistics. Brooks assists in building spiritual businesses with his 12 years of technical expertise.
Bree Saga
Sorceress of Social Media
Bree is a priestess of the Sacred Wild and self-decribed goofy goober. She enjoys being creative, writing, traveling, and booping dogs.
Together, they weave their skills to create Samhainfest, a space where makers, healers, and seekers gather to honor the season and celebrate the magic of Samhain.
SAMHAINFEST SPONSORS
Samhainfest is made possible with the support of our incredible sponsors, whose dedication to community, creativity, and magic brings this festival to life.
Interested in sponsoring Samhainfest?
Sponsorship opportunities are available for local businesses, spiritual brands, and community organizations looking to connect with our vibrant audience.
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