Festival of Phantasmagoria at Mabry-Hazen House
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday, October 30, 2026, 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Saturday, October 31, 2026: 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Sunday, November 1, 2026: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Festival Activities
Ticketed small-group showings inside the historic house museum.
Pre-sale tickets available.
House of Tarot
40’x60’ walled, lighted tent on the museum lawn.
Holds vendors, tarot readers, and other diviners.
Silent Films
Outside the House of Tarot on the big screen.
Rocking chairs available or bring your own seating.
Speakers & Storytellers
Presented by Howling Hills Publishing
Nightly in the Julia Meek Guest House.
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Photography by Taryn Ferro @awsnapshots
The Festival of Phantasmagoria is sponsored by Howling Hills Publishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our “A Victorian Séance Experience” event has grown and evolved over its seven-year run, and it’s time for a brand refresh that encompasses ALL of the activities we have going on for our most popular weekend! Don’t worry, there are no changes to how the event operates, just the logo and how we refer to the event as a whole.
Admission to Festival of Phantasmagoria is FREE. There are ticketed experiences and vendor purchases you can make, but you can also show up, watch some silent films on the lawn, attend a storytelling or a speaker, and hang out. Bring your friends!
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The only activity that requires pre-registration or a ticket purchase is the “A Victorian Seance Experience” show in the historic house museum.
All other experiences, paid and free, will be available to attendees during the event.
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The “A Victorian Séance Experience” small-group showing in the historic house is a ticketed show, with tickets available for pre-sale. These tickets mostly sell out before the event starts, but there is a small chance an extra ticket becomes available on the day of the showing.
Diviners in the House of Tarot tent will read your cards or perform other divination work in exchange for a ticket, purchased at the ticket table in the House of Tarot tent. These tickets are always available for purchase during the event.
Vendors in the House of Tarot tent sell art, decor, and wares.
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Admission to the festival itself.
Access to the House of Tarot.
Silent film showings.
Speakers, storytellers, and musicians.
Photography by Taryn Ferro @awsnapshots
Mabry-Hazen House may photograph or video visitors for educational and promotional purposes. Attendance to a Mabry-Hazen House event constitutes the attendee’s consent regarding the possibility of appearing in Museum marketing materials.
