Witch Fest attendees walk around to different artisans' booths Sept. 20, 2025, on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn in Bloomington. Witch Fest began in 2022 and is a celebration of the anniversary of two downtown stores named Gather and oak. The first Witch Fest in 2022 had only 17 artisans. Now, three years later, the event features more than 75 artisans. An attendee recieves a henna design at Witch Fest on Sept. 20, 2025, on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn in Bloomington. A handful of artisans featured henna application with designs the attendees could choose from. An attendee of Witch Fest looks at an artisan's booth selling crystals and rocks Sept. 20, 2025, on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn in Bloomington. Several artisans sold crystals, artwork, clothing, jewelry and taxidermy. Attendees of Witch Fest inspect goods at an artisan's booth Sept. 20, 2025, on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn in Bloomington. This booth featured a handful of witch themed products such as broom sticks, potions, jewelry and little trinkets. Bloomington resident Brandy Sampson flips through a book at Witch Fest on Sept. 20, 2025, on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn in Bloomington. "I'm kind of new to my witchy journey, so to speak," she said. "I just started in January and so I'm just exploring what else is out there, maybe build a little bit of community and find some support from other people that shares the same interest." A Witch Fest attendee opens a tarot in an envelope Sept. 20, 2025, on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn in Bloomington. Several artisans conducted tarot card readings featuring different options such as single card, three card or tarot in an envelope. Attendees gaze at artwork sold at Witch Fest on Sept. 20, 2025, on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn in Bloomington. Several booths featured artwork such as paintings, photos, magnets, stickers and drawings. Attendees walk through an artisan's booth Sept. 20, 2025, on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn in Bloomington. This booth featured posters, post cards, garlands, stickers and prints. A young attendee of Witch Fest watches the musical entertainment Sept. 20, 2025, on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn in Bloomington. There were several families, pets and individuals walking around the lawn to celebrate Gather, oak. and the Fall equinox. Musician Jason Epple plays for the crowd at Witch Fest on Sept. 20, 2025, on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn in Bloomington. Epple set a sign up in front of him to promote his Youtube, Facebook, and digital album.
PHOTOS: Bloomington celebrates Witch Fest
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