HeXenfest 2026 "Return of the Witch",

About the event

HeXenfest 2026 – A Celebration of Magic, Art, and Community

Location: Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center – Johnstown, PA
Date: October 31st 2026 1PM-11:45PM

Step into a world where creativity, magick, and community intertwine—welcome to HeXenfest 2026! This immersive festival is a gathering of artists, healers, performers, and seekers from every corner of the spiritual and creative spectrum. Whether you are a practitioner, a collector, a curious newcomer, or simply someone who loves the unusual and the extraordinary, HeXenfest has something for you.

Why should you sponsor?

Why Sponsors Should Support HeXenfest 2026

Supporting HeXenfest 2026 means investing in a vibrant, expanding, and deeply engaged community. Our event is more than a festival—it’s a cultural movement that blends art, spirituality, creativity, and local revitalization. Here’s why partnering with HeXenfest is a powerful opportunity for sponsors:

⭐ 1. High Visibility With a Diverse and Loyal Audience

HeXenfest draws a wide range of attendees, including spiritual seekers, artists, alternative culture enthusiasts, creators, and families looking for unique experiences. Our audience is highly engaged, passionate, and supportive of events, vendors, and brands that align with their values. Sponsors receive exposure before, during, and after the event through multiple channels, ensuring broad and lasting visibility.

⭐ 2. Supporting the Arts & Independent Creators

By sponsoring HeXenfest, you help uplift independent artists, metaphysical practitioners, healers, musicians, filmmakers, writers, and small businesses. Your support directly contributes to creating a space where creativity flourishes and diverse voices can shine. Sponsors become champions of local and alternative arts—something our community deeply appreciates.

⭐ 3. Strengthening the Johnstown Region

HeXenfest is committed to revitalizing the Johnstown area by bringing in tourism, increasing foot traffic, and supporting local venues like the Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center. Your sponsorship helps boost the local economy, attract new visitors, and create opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs. It’s an investment in community growth and sustainability.

⭐ 4. Commitment to Inclusivity and Community Wellness

Our event is built on the principles of inclusivity, acceptance, and holistic well-being. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and belief systems. Sponsors who partner with HeXenfest demonstrate their dedication to creating safe, affirming, and diverse community spaces.

⭐ 5. Giving Back Through Our 2026 Charity

A portion of all proceeds supports the Cambria County Suicide Prevention Task Force, reflecting our dedication to mental health awareness and community healing. Your support helps raise funds for education, prevention, and support services. Sponsors share in the positive impact this organization makes and are recognized for their role in strengthening mental health resources in our region.

⭐ 6. Authentic Brand Alignment

Brands that value creativity, healing, artistry, alternative culture, community building, and mental wellness will find a natural partnership with HeXenfest. Sponsors are aligned with a passionate community that values authenticity, individuality, and meaningful experiences.

⭐ 7. Unique Marketing Opportunities

From event banners to social media features, program ads, vendor space, stage promotions, workshop sponsorships, and more, we offer versatile and customizable sponsor packages. Your brand will be prominently represented across multiple platforms and connections throughout the event.

Leah Altemus

My name is Leah, and I am the owner of Black Raven LLC, proudly in business since October 2017. I am the host, founder, and driving force behind HeXenfest—an event born out of passion, purpose, and a deep commitment to community.

Before creating Black Raven LLC and HeXenfest, I served as an Army Veteran and a law enforcement officer, dedicating my early career to public service, protection, and helping others in their darkest moments. When I transitioned out of those roles, my mission remained the same: to continue helping those who have lost loved ones and to use my abilities to bring clarity, comfort, and closure where possible.

As a psychic medium and remote viewer, my work has centered around assisting families and investigators in locating missing persons and offering support to those seeking answers. This path has guided me to understand that everyone has gifts, talents, and abilities, though many go unnoticed, dismissed, or misunderstood by the larger world.

Why You Can Trust Me

I have built my business and this event on values that have guided me throughout my life:

• Integrity

• Service

• Loyalty

• Hard work

• Empathy

• Community commitment

HeXenfest is more than an event—it's a safe haven, a platform, and a celebration of the incredible talents within our spiritual, artistic, and alternative community. My goal has always been to create a space where people feel seen, supported, and valued. A place where those who are often overlooked can shine brightly and share their gifts with the world.

A Passion Project with Purpose

The first HeXenfest, held in October 2025, was a deeply moving experience. The joy, excitement, and light in everyone’s eyes reaffirmed exactly why this festival was created. To stand in a room filled with artists, healers, creators, and visionaries—each of them thriving—was something I will never forget.

Rooted in Johnstown, Committed to Its Revival

Johnstown is my hometown. I’ve witnessed its highs and lows—its booming days, its devastating floods, the mill closures, and its fight to rebuild. Today, I am proud to be part of its resurgence.

Through HeXenfest, I am committed to:

• Revitalizing local business

• Bringing new visitors and opportunities into the area

• Supporting artists and small creators

• Helping Johnstown shine as a cultural and creative hub

This event is a piece of the larger comeback story—one fueled by passion, creativity, and community unity.

Why I Do This

HeXenfest is my heart and my purpose. Bringing people together, uplifting talent, and creating a home for our diverse community is what drives me every single day. This is not just a project—it is my calling.

Sponsors, vendors, creators, and patrons can trust that I am fully dedicated to the success, integrity, and continued growth of this event. I bring years of dedication, service, and spiritual guidance into every decision I make—and I am committed to ensuring HeXenfest remains a safe, inclusive, inspiring event for all.

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