Oscar Parry
Get your broomsticks and cauldrons ready – The Lancefield Witches fair will be returning to the Lancefield Mechanics Hall for another day of magic.
Starting last year for a successful run of three markets, the event boasts about 25 stalls offering products and services like tarot readings, altar tools, incense, amulets, protection poppets, oracle cards, herbal tea, and more.
Event organiser Guy Walter, a practising witch for over 35 years, said that the focus of the event is not just the witch-related products but the local benefits.
“When we put the idea together, we not only wanted to promote what the people in the market offer, but also Lancefield,” Mr Walter said.
With 450 people attending the first market in June last year, Mr Walter said the event also helps other Lancefield businesses.
“If they want to get lunch they go to the brewery, or the pub, or the bakery, or the fish and chip restaurant … it‘s a way of promoting what’s in Lancefield,” he said.
“It was really successful – we were thrilled with the response.”
The event started when Mr Walter and his friend, Michelle Richards, wanted to create an event with a strong point of difference that brings together the witchcraft community.
“I always had the idea of promoting others and bringing people together in a welcoming space … and for people to come and see the practising craft,” Mr Walter said.
The fair will be held from 10am–2pm on Sunday, June 16 at the Lancefield Mechanics Hall.
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