2nd Annual Witch Festival
The 2nd Annual CT WITCH FESTIVAL comes to Historic Pratt Street in Downtown Hartford on Saturday, Aug 9th and Sunday, Aug 10th from 11am until 5pm daily. There will be Special Guests, Speakers, Authors, Vendors, Artisans, Readers, and Much More. All ages are welcome, and admission is free to the public.
In May of 2023, Connecticut House Joint Resolution 34, “Resolution Concerning Certain Witchcraft Convictions in Colonial Connecticut, was adopted by the House of Representatives in May of 2023 by a vote of 121 to 30 and was then adopted by the Senate by a margin of 33 to 1. This bipartisan resolution absolved the innocent victims of the witch trials and apologized to their descendants.
CT WITCH FEST celebrates them being absolved in 2023 (which is why this wasn’t done prior) - while also acknowledging the “witches” themselves with the utmost respect and due regard. It is also presented to raise further awareness of the trials that happened in Connecticut, and the history.
The two-day event will take place on Pratt Street in Downtown Hartford, with a wide variety of themed vendors and authors. There will be performers, guest speakers, panels, food, beverages, and attractions for all ages.
The event is presented by the producers of ParaConn, CT’s Original Paranormal Convention, as well as the Salem Paranormal & Horror Convention. The website for the festival is www.CTWitchFest.com
For further info: phone (203) 795-4737 or email [email protected]
