I went to the Salem Witchcraft & Folklore Festival {And I loved it.} | witchy travel vlog

[@lidga123]

The witches are everywher ;) ...we work at the museums, the bars, the stores...But hauswitch is my fav..glad you enjoyed it there ❤❤

[@glassspiderlegs9372]

I used to live in Salem it was so fun! The traffic sucks but the stores and beaches are so worth it

[@christinez.1454]

Cauldron Black is literally my FAVORITE store in all of Salem!! So good, they’re so nice there too, love to see the love for them lol

[@Fairdos07]

@@christinez.1454 I personally like the Coven's Cottage but cauldron black is nice too!

[@christinez.1454]

@@Fairdos07 I’ve never heard of that one, I will have to check it out next time I go!

[@Jadzaea]

I love the Cauldron Black! They and Pyramid Books are my favorite stores in that area. I prefer to create my own spells, so all of the other shops that had mostly premade stuff did not appeal to me. They were cute, but just not my thing.

[@TracyD2]

I used to love going to Enchanted back in the 80s and talk to the queen Laurie Cabot. I believe her daughter owns it now. A lot of it the last I looked is premade for tourists but the staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I also love cauldron black and pyramid books for supplies. I haven’t been back since before the damnable Covid. It gets too crowded now during Halloween. Thanks to social media. It was so much fun back in the day AND there wasn’t a curfew. 🙄

[@demondelalune]

Hi Frankie ! I've been following you since before you even had a youtube chanel and it has been an absolute delight to see you grow into the witch you are today ! Much love from France 💗

[@Fairdos07]

I lived in Lowell, MA six years ago and regularly went to Salem, it is such a fun but history packed place!

[@PatronSaintofChaos]

Very interesting! I'll have to check it out if it fits into my schedule next year. Also, congrats on the decision to go back to school! I made the same decision 2 years ago, and I'll tell you that as an older student, I cherish it so much. Good luck on your journeys!

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

Thank you! {I say, as I procrastinate doing my math homework}

[@TheKatgrrl123]

The mask representation though!!! 🫶🫶🫶 So rare to see these days. You rock for that ♥️

[@d1b4r3]

“Light And Shadow Can't Mix, As We All Know. But... Never Forget That There's Another World Bound To This One.”

[@robertdurrant]

I've been meaning to make my way to Salem, sounds like I'll be planning on this next year 🌟✨

[@armenianfolkmagic]

Loved seeing you and everyone else! My pothos plant is still vibing lol

[@crystalthecottagewitch8103]

It was so nice meeting you at your booth! (I had the blue hair and the big brimmed hat) I lost my panacea oil IMMEDIATELY after buying it so I’ll have to go check your store and buy some more! I’m so glad you got to meet some New England Witches!

[@TheEmoWitch]

Sounds like an amazing festival! I used to live in Boston and going to Salem was one of my favorite things to do there. I even went in the freezing cold snow! Lol I haven’t been there in so long! You’re making me miss it!

[@aaronbisnett]

I can't even imagine how that felt to be there in town, let alone walking the historical locations. So cool.

[@kassyrlee]

Covens Cottage is the best witch store 🙌 feels like walking into one of my ancestors homes! Legit magick stuff, not just kitschy spooky tourist stuff ✨

[@jessieanddavid]

Looks totally amazing and the key working sounds really cool 🥰

[@psychicsalemtherapist]

I’ve taught at this festival a few times, and attended every year (physically or virtually). I’ve also been a psychic reader at The Cauldron Black over the years (I’m now doing readings at another Salem witch shop). I’m a HUGE fan of The Salem Witch Fest! I’ve learned so much from all the classes I’ve taken there and it has added to my practice. Also, yes to The Cauldron Black! One of my favorite stores in Salem. Friendly, knowledgeable staff and different occult products than most of the witchy stores in the area. Glad you enjoyed your experience! ✨✨

[@polishfolkwitch]

Ahh, this seems like such an amazing festival -- wish we had something like that in Europe.

[@bon_bon27]

I'm glad you had such a wonderful time! it's lovely to see you so happy and excited . Thank you for sharing your experience this was a really beautiful video . I think you summed it up perfectly with your final thoughts . Hoping one day I'll be able to attend

[@EdimentalGardens]

I love Salem. In 2016 my new boyfriend at the time (now my husband of 5 years) and I had a tarot card reading done that was the most accurate reading we’ve ever had. Told us so much that at time seemed outlandish that eventually did come true

[@activistwitch]

Le sibille are Crazy accurate and problematically petty 😅 I do just one reading a year with them cause it's scary how they work. I look forward to hearing your experience with them if you feel like sharing!

[@samanthab6926]

I live under an hour away..good to remember its very commercialized..its crazy busy during october and turns from a witch city to a ghost town the rest of the year other then normal salem traffic ..have fun!

[@noodlesauce2553]

so jelly! It looks so fun!

[@LuckyNK19]

So hoping to visit Salem during this festival next year!!! So so exciting ❤

[@angelalong6740]

Hi Frankie, I always wanted to visit Salam Massachusetts. I hope your trip is good and I'm glad you are experiencing everything there.❤

[@lunawolf3645]

Was so excited to see you and my mentor, Angelica, together on Insta and even a few brief moments in this vlog.

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

I absolutely adore Angelica!!!

[@oliviavalentine7775]

Omg I wish I had known this existed before it ended cuz I would've totally went!!

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

They're doing it again next year!

[@dawnnicholson9675]

This was such an interesting and informative video.. Salem looks wonderful.. Thanks for sharing the fest. I have Marshalls book and also your book.. love from England UK... ❤❤✨✨

[@riveramnell143]

I live in Washington state and am quite poor, or I would’ve absolutely been there. Witchcraft is so important to me and to be around so many fellow witches of all kinds would be incredible. It’s definitely on my bucket list.

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

Would love to see you there one year!

[@Thedockofdreamworld]

My condolences to the families lost!!&!

[@ladyemma94]

I really wanted to go to this so bad this year, but I am absolutely terrible with crowds and was worried I'd be too overstimulated the entire time 😂 there were multiple classes I wish I could have attended, I'm going to have to make myself try next year

[@DrDino123]

One day I would love to go there!!

[@seekerowl3260]

I know you said it was more for intermediate practitioners, but do you think beginners would appreciate it as well?

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

I do!!

[@MoonlitBookworm73]

Today I learned there’s a Salem Witchcraft festival

[@relik0fages]

I was super disappointed that I didn't get to make it out there for the Witch Fest. I was out there in June for the Salem Arts Fest though. Yes, Salem is SUPER touristy with the "Witch City" stuff. There are a lot nice shops though, especially the apothecary shops.

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

I agree with that! There were lots of really cute places that felt well thought out & wonderful!

[@psywiz7090]

Such a motivating, beautiful video! I recognized Marshall, but who were some of your other friends and do they have social media channels we can follow? Want to support them as I do you.

[@kristenkeymont6768]

As someone who lives in the area, thank you for masking!! Subscribed just for that. :)

[@johannakastner5766]

Wow it give a festival❤❤❤❤❤😮

[@ameliap1987]

What’s the music in this video? I love it

[@lasantuzza777]

ugh 🖤 🐦‍⬛ no other word except for *idyllic* ! glad you enjoyed yourself

[@Camille_Lee_Eon]

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[@kjmav10135]

I have mixed emotions about Salem Witchcraft stuff. I had several ancestors who were tortured and murdered during the trials. None of them were witches. In fact, they would be horrified to be associated with modern day witch stuff of any sort. I mean, I don’t want to deny the people of Salem their livelihoods, but I think it’s an abuse of the memory of what actually went down in Salem in 1692 to treat this like a fun fun thing. And I am a witch myself. I mean, they’d be horrified at me! But to use their tortures and murders as any reason for festivities is kind of, I dunno-Unfortunate.

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

I don't really feel like that was the vibe of this at all - it really was a conference with lots of different practitioners sharing their knowledge, just in Salem. Yes, there was the ritual in the Witch House, but that also felt like a huge reclamation of power for so many people of varying traditions and backgrounds to be sharing that with us, also practitioners, in a place where a prosecutor lived. Sure, there are plenty of stores that do, I think, abuse the ideas of the Salem Witchcraft Trials, but I can't say that I think the Salem Witchcraft & Folklore Festival attempted to do that. Everyone was incredibly respectful and knowledgeable, and understood Salem as a place where there was a lot of history, and dark history at that, to be reconciled with.

[@kjmav10135]

@@ChaoticWitchAunt Good. That is good to hear. I practice the craft, too. So, like I said, mixed feelings here. I’ve been to Salem, and I know it’s touristy year’ round, so it’s not this particular conference or anything. Thanks for giving me your reflections.

[@Jdelli0916]

Who were your relatives who were persecuted?