HexFest 2020: A Weekend of Witchery in Old New Orleans

Tales of the magic of the Crescent City of New Orleans stretch back over centuries. It is an enigmatic place where Voodoo, Hoodoo, Witchcraft, and even Christianity blend at a crossroads of spiritual power. On August 9 – 11, 2019, Brian Cain, Christian Day, and the Witches of New Orleans present HexFest: A Weekend of Witchery held in the heart of the historic French Quarter. The conference opens with a Riverboat Ritual and Dinner, held on an authentic steamboat on the Mississippi River, followed by two full days of workshops, drumming, and ritual at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel, a venue riddled with a history of hauntings. HexFest has gathered  Witches, rootworkers, Voodoo priests and other magical teachers from within New Orleans and around the world to offer their time-honored wisdom. Between workshops, attendees will love the magical shopping in our on-site vending area where you can purchase powerful ritual tools, signed books, exquisite jewelry, and spellcrafts handmade by true practitioners! Featured presenters for 2020 hail from across the spectrum of Witchcraft and magic. Our presenters include Brian Cain, Christian Day, Austin Shippey, Carie Ewers, Christine Stephens, Elhoim Leafar, Elie Barnes, Ellen Evert Hopman, Estarlec Cabot, Fiona Horne, Gemma Gary, Jason Mankey, Jason Miller, Kenya Coviak, Kristoffer Hughes, Lady Rhea, Levi Rowland , Phyllis Curott, Leanne Marrama, Lilith Dorsey, Rosemary Ellen Guiley, Sandra Mariah Wright, Sen Elias, and Starr Casas! HexFest registration includes admittance to all workshops, rituals, and performances at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, passage and dining on our opening Riverboat Ritual, participation in any included walking tours, and access to our vending area. Your hotel stay must be booked separately in advance so call the hotel directly at (504) 571-4626 to book your room! Time is allotted for lunch and workshops end at 6:15 pm so you’re able to explore the rich cultural offerings of New Orleans: try the Crescent City’s incredible Creole and Cajun restaurants, shop the legendary magical boutiques of the French Quarter, and enjoy the live Jazz that was born in the Big Easy. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner, HexFest will help you to discover of the secrets of Witchcraft and expand your mastery of the magical arts! Register now to join in the magic!