Welcome to the Ball!
The Columbus Witches' Ball is an annual celebration that takes place every year around Halloween (Samhain). It is a chance for witches, druids, heathens, pagans and other open-minded people to gather together and celebrate our community, to have ritual, to dance and get our groove on. It is an evening full of laughter and fellowship with old friends and new.
The Ball has a rich history here in Central Ohio, going back to the days of "The Real Witches' Ball" A.J. Drew and his store Salem's West used to host back 20 plus years ago. After A.J. retired, Psyche North Torok owner of Fly-By-Night, took over the event a couple years later, renaming the event The Witches Ball. It was during her run with the ball that Michael and Seamus began co-hosting the event. First with their grove, Three Cranes Grove, ADF, and later with their store The Magical Druid. After Psyche retired, they began hosting the event first in the store, and then later at the First Unitarian Universalist Church. After a few years of being restricted by the size of the church they moved to The Columbus Convention Center. The event continues to evolve, and in 2021 they added several vendors and co-sponsors.
Mark your calendars this year for November 4th 2023. Stay tuned for details.
The Ball has a rich history here in Central Ohio, going back to the days of "The Real Witches' Ball" A.J. Drew and his store Salem's West used to host back 20 plus years ago. After A.J. retired, Psyche North Torok owner of Fly-By-Night, took over the event a couple years later, renaming the event The Witches Ball. It was during her run with the ball that Michael and Seamus began co-hosting the event. First with their grove, Three Cranes Grove, ADF, and later with their store The Magical Druid. After Psyche retired, they began hosting the event first in the store, and then later at the First Unitarian Universalist Church. After a few years of being restricted by the size of the church they moved to The Columbus Convention Center. The event continues to evolve, and in 2021 they added several vendors and co-sponsors.
Mark your calendars this year for November 4th 2023. Stay tuned for details.
Location
Located in the Greater Columbus Convention Center Short North Ballrooms, in the middle of Columbus, there's no bigger stage to dance on and no easier place to get to. Right on the bus lines, with convenient upscale dining nearby, and even hotels to spend the night if you'd rather not drive home, we're really in the heart of it all.
Workshops, Lectures, and Discussions
New in 2023, we'll have additional rooms for workshops, lectures, and discussions before the Ball kicks off in the ballrooms. Check back for speakers as we line them up.
Ritual and Connection
At the heart of the Ball is a ritual, designed to be welcoming and to offer all paths a chance to find their space and honor their work. We honor those who have gone before, and remember that the best way to honor our Ancestors is to remember them before they pass if we can, and to speak of them well if we cannot.
Dancing and Fellowship
A great way to unwind, to connect with others, and to simply be who you are for a night, the Ball offers a professional DJ and plenty of space to enjoy yourself and mingle with others.
Vending, Readers, and Energy Workers
Are you already starting your holiday shopping? Are you seeking a connection with someone to help you navigate choices in your life? Are you just looking for something to wear on a night as fine as this? We have you covered.
Drawing from the finest shops around town and further afield, we welcome a number of vendors to our shared space. We have vendors in the ball rooms and a quiet room for readers and others who need space away from the festivities to do their work.
Interested in Vending or Reading? Contact us!
Drawing from the finest shops around town and further afield, we welcome a number of vendors to our shared space. We have vendors in the ball rooms and a quiet room for readers and others who need space away from the festivities to do their work.
Interested in Vending or Reading? Contact us!
