The Gathering of the Goths Halloween Festival ~ Halfway to World Goth May Celebration
Schedule
Sat Oct 19 2024 at 05:00 pm to Sun Oct 20 2024 at 01:00 am
Location
USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum | Alameda, CA
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Nothing screams Halloween spirit like celebrating the Hallowday on board a haunted ship with 1000 of your favorite goths & ghouls. Dust off those cobwebs and procure your tickets for a night of frightful delights at the Gathering of the Goths Halfway to World Goth May Festival.We're launching the countdown to San Francisco's Vth Annual Goth Festival at 5pm with a curated Halloween Bazaar & Goth Marketplace, costume contests, poison and elixir bar, food trucks, and entertainment.
Gather with us in the hangar bay and join our all star cast of Post-punk, Dark Wave, and Synth Punk bands from California, headlined by Ashes Fallen ~ Sacramento, Octavian Winters ~ San Francisco, Dildox ~ Los Angeles, and Jeweled Snakes ~ Oakland.
Plus we've got DJ's from near and far, workshops, ghost hunting tours, and our famous handmade Halloween art Market featuring a highly curated lineup of Goth and Oddities vendors. Shop new artists and your old faves for handmade Halloween wares, gothic home decor, fashion, makeup, dark art, oddities, and more. You won't find our lineup anywhere else!
Join the #gothventure
FESTIVAL TICKETS $55 (18+ MUST HAVE VALID ID)
Festival Tickets include the main stage in Hangar Bay 3 (bands, DJ's), Club Enigma, entertainment, access to: workshops, ghost hunting tours, and our highly curated Halloween art Market featuring goth & oddities vendors. Plus enjoy extras like access to stunning views of the Bay from the fantail of the hangar bay and coat/bag check. ADD-ONS are not included.
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MARKET TICKETS (ALL AGES - UNDER 5 FREE)
The Market Ticket includes entrance to our highly curated Halloween themed art market featuring goth and oddities vendors, entertainment, games, access to workshops, and ghost hunting tours. **IT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE CONCERT or ENTRANCE TO THE CLUB ON THE MAIN STAGE IN HANGAR BAY 3.
(Market Entry Included w/festival ticket) ADD-ONS are not included.
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CLUB ENIGMA 11pm-1am in HANGAR BAY 3:
The music doesn't end when the bands stop playing! Join us on the dance floor..DJ's spinning Post-punk, industrial, dark wave, and EBM will close out this PHANTASMIC celebration of gothic music and art. Share the stage with performers and entertainers as we announce the lineup for next year's Vth Annual Gathering of the Goths Festival in celebration of World Goth May!
Poison & Elixir Bar, photo booth, aerialists, and guest DJ's from around the country!
**included w/Festival ticket or available a la carte! $10
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VIP PARKING PASS
Park inside the gate. Park like a goth star!
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ADD-ONS:
Ghost Hunting Tours
Butterfly & Beetle Pinning Workshops from Silvermoon Curiosities
*Workshops and tours are ADD-ONS and do NOT include admission to the event.
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MARKET TO FESTIVAL UPGRADE:
Buy a Market ticket and now you wanna upgrade to the Festival? Then you need a MARKET to FESTIVAL TICKET UPGRADE: you can purchase at the door OR save the hassle and help the line go quicker! You MUST show proof of both tickets purchased at the time of entry.
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GOTH & HALLOWEEN MARKET 5pm-12am in HANGAR BAY 2:
A curated lineup of 40+ artists and vendors featuring those from the Goth community.
A cast of curious entertainers!
The Dark Refuge: a place to relax with Reiki, crystals, incense, and bubbles!
Photo Booth, Games and Giveaways, Tarot, Face painting.
Food Trucks and Libations
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BANDS 7pm-11pm in HANGAR BAY 3:
ASHES FALLEN
OCTAVIAN WINTERS
DILDOX
JEWELED SNAKES
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CLUB ENIGMA 11pm-1am in HANGAR BAY 3:
The music doesn't end when the bands stop playing! Join us on the dance floor..DJ's spinning Post-punk, industrial, dark wave, and EBM will close out this PHANTASMIC celebration of gothic music and art. Share the stage with performers and entertainers as we announce the lineup for next year's Vth Annual Gathering of the Goths Festival in celebration of World Goth May!
Poison & Elixir Bar, photo booth, aerialists, and guest DJ's from around the country!
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LODGING:
Official Hotel of the Gathering Goths Festivals is The Executive Inn & Suites located across the estuary from Alameda and Coast Guard Island at 1755 Embarcadero in Oakland. It is rated #1 on Trip Advisor.
Double beds have a city view/King rooms have a water view. For those staying two days, there's computer stations with a Mac and PC if anyone has a need, pool & jacuzzi with water view, lounge that's open 5-10pm with steak and salmon dinners served daily (sorry they do not have a strictly veg option) but there are nearby restaurants. They also have EV charging stations, overnight security in the parking lot, complimentary breakfast, wifi, and amazing waterfront views.
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Policies:
*We are a fine art and oddities show. Please do not haggle with our vendors.
*SOLICITING: ABSOLUTELY no soliciting of ANY kind: Religious, Political, or Event Scouting. Take a business card.
*NO outside food, drink or promotional materials. Water fountains are available for free and bottled water is available for purchase at a reasonable price.
*ALL SALES FINAL-No refunds or exchanges.
*Unused tickets are not valid for refunds or exchanges.
*Some of the art may contain mature content. Parents are responsible for determining if their child should attend. Examples can be found on our social media and website.
*The Menagerie has a ZERO tolerance policy against hate, bigotry, harrassment, violence, racism, sexism, or offensive behavior toward our crew, venue staff, our vendors, and our patrons or members of the public. Be kind to everyone or leave.
*We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.
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Where is it happening?
USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum, USS Hornet Museum, 707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, United States,Alameda, CaliforniaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
