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Austin Witchfest Inc. is an Austin-based 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to the celebration, education and practice of witchcraft, in all it's forms. Held in the indoor spaces of the Palmer Events Center, near the heart of Austin and next to the beautiful spaces of Butler Park, we hope that you will join us for a day full of workshops, rituals, shopping, divination, entertainment and more! Please read fully to understand what to expect and we hope to see you there! Admission:
Presale General Admission: $15, on sale 01/01/24-04/27/24
General Admission: $20, on sale 04/28/24
Ticket purchases include admission to all rituals, workshops and entertainment unless otherwise specified (i.e. specialty workshops). All sales final. Children 12 and under enter for free as long as they are accompanied by a paid ticket holder. The purchase of an admission ticket DOES NOT include parking.
Parking:
Parking is available for a $10 fee next to the Palmer Events Center in their four-story, 1,200-space garage. It has two entrances, one on Riverside Dr. and another on Barton Springs Rd. Mobility-impaired parking is available on each level of the garage. Spaces with this distinction are close to the elevators. And vehicles with military specialty plates receive complimentary parking. No overnight parking is allowed. Pro Tip: If there is any traffic, enter on Riverside. For parking inquiries, email: [email protected] or call them at (512) 404-4260. Debit, credit cards, and cash accepted.
Overflow Parking:
The One Texas Center Parking Garage, at the southeast corner of Barton Springs Rd. and S. 1st St., is used for extra parking during select major events and occasionally when the Palmer Events Center garage reaches capacity.
For more information about parking, visit https://www.palmereventscenter.com/directions-and-parking/
Lodging:
We have partnered with Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress to offer a discounted rate for hotel rooms the weekend of the festival! Located at 300 S. Congress Ave., this hotel is minutes from downtown and just a block or so away from the Palmer Events Center.
Rooms and Rates
$269.00: 2 Room Suite - 1 King Bed w/ pullout sofa (non-smoking)
$289.00: 2 Room Suite - 2 Queen Beds (non-smoking)
Rate will include complimentary breakfast, evening reception and Wi-Fi for your stay. Self-parking is $20 per night plus tax. Reservation will automatically default to dates for the entire weekend, Friday April 26th through Monday April 29th, however, you can adjust your dates at the top.
Book your room by April 5, 2024 to secure the group rate!
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/auslkes-aus-195b78e2-b33b-45a2-8e6f-cd8a93166043/
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Schedule for Main Hall:
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09:45am-10:00am: Festival Opens
10:30am-10:45am: Opening ritual by TAPS (Main Aisle)
11:00am-12:00pm: Live music by Ember Enigma (stage)
12:00pm-12:30pm: Witch dances by The Bruja-ja's (Main Aisle)
12:30pm-01:30pm: Live music by Gretchen McMahon (stage)
01:30pm-02:00pm: Witch dances by The Bruja-ja's (Main Aisle)
02:00pm-03:00pm: Live Music: Fireside Radio (stage)
03:00pm-04:00pm: Witch dances by The Bruja-ja's
04:00pm-05:30pm: Live Music: Nokken+The Grim (stage)
05:45pm-06:00pm: Closing ritual by Shadow Wolf Coven (Main Aisle)
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Presentations/Workshops:
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Room 1:
11:00am-12:00pm:
Green Makes Me Happy: How Nature and Animals Improve Mental Health by Heather Hanlin
12:30pm-02:30pm:
Beltane: The Other Hallows by Mortellus
03:00pm-04:00pm:
Ghost Hunting 101 by Chris Moon and Dee Garcia
04:30pm-05:30pm:
The King and Queen of Hell: Kimbanda and the witchcraft of Brazil by Alexis Arredondo
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Room 2:
11:00am-12:00pm:
The Bonds Between Us: Animism and Accountability in Magical Practice by Izzy Swanson
12:30pm-01:30pm:
History of Spiritualism and Ouija Workshop by The Austin Séance
02:00pm-03:00pm:
Fear to Power: Snake Magic by Kacie Brunette
03:30pm-05:30pm:
Crafting Plant Ally Poppets by Eimi OstaraMoon
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Room 4:
11:00am-12:00pm:
Conjuring Athleticism by Andrew Skeen
12:30pm-02:00pm:
The Poison Path: Dark Herbalism, Occult Poisons & Magical Practice by Coby Michael
02:30pm-04:00pm:
Divine Embodiment: Assumption, Drawing Down, Aspecting, Possession by Ivo Dominguez Jr.
04:30pm-05:30pm:
"The Oracle" theater show by Charles Moorehead
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Room 5:
11:00am-12:00pm:
Trauma Informed Readings by Amie Campbell
12:30pm-01:30pm:
Amarres - The Most Dangerous Love Spell of Mexico by Eric Labrado
02:00pm-03:30pm:
Santa Muerte by Sara Luna Gonzales
04:00pm-05:30pm:
Fnord and Void: An Introduction to Discordian Cosmogony by Thumper Forge
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Palmer Events Center, 406 Bouldin Ave, Austin, TX 78704, United States,Austin, Texas
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