Nov 28th 2025
Discovering Crytids
KEYNOTE: MadameX presents: The Cryptids Throughout Time
CONCLAVE: Cryptids w/MadameX
CEREMONY: The Wild Man w/ Herr Wulfsünus of House of the Dreaming
ART EXHIBITOR: Bryan C Cicalese
MERCHANT: The Raven and The Swan offering handmade cryptids for adoption
DIVINATION: Midnight Enchantment Shop offering Nekromantic Knissomancy
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
CHARITY: Howling Woods Farm
Photos of the Nov Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizen Tom Dolcelli for the Photography
Oct 24th 2025
Samhain Celebration
SPECIAL MUSICAL GUESTS: Mikell's Plot
CONCLAVE: What is Samhain with Priestess Aradia Arcanum of Dracarys Dei
CEREMONY: “Crossing the Threshold” w/ Genevieve Andrews-Kelly
ART EXHIBITOR: Kurt Komoda
FEATURED BOOK: Darkly Dreaming: The Darkly Vampire Trilogy by Chloe Hammond
DIVINATION IN THE CRYPT:
Dancing Dryad with Deanne Mysidia Foster offering Crystal Readings & Scrying
Priestess Jennifer offering Samhain Tarot Readings
Raven Wolfe offering Mediumship
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
CHARITY: Howling Woods Farm
Photos of the Oct Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizen Tom Dolcelli for the Photography
Sept 26th 2025
Ancient Mysteries Places & Civilizations
KEYNOTE: Madame X of The Dreaming presents:
Echoes of The Ancients - In the footsteps of Nightkind's Global Lineage
CONCLAVE: Exploring Ancient Civilizations w/Lady Ashe
CEREMONY: The Origins of Nightkind by Citizens of the Iron Garden
ART EXHIBITOR: Lady G-Litzy
MERCHANT: Angel's House of Design
Offering Goth Victorian Apparel & Acc
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
CHARITY: Howling Woods Farm
Photos of the Sept Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizen Tom Dolcelli for the Photography
July 25th 2025
THE MYSTERIES OF REIKI
SPECIAL GUEST: Aradia Arcanum
CONCLAVE : Interactive Group Energy Healing w/ Sensei Victoria Whitfield
ART EXHIBITOR: Rachel Perryman
BOOK SIGNING: Night of the Crescent Moon by M. Flagg
MERCHANT: Molly Monroe Apparel
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
CHARITY: Howling Woods Farm
Photos of the July Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizen Tom Dolcelli for the Photography
June 27th 2025
It's in the Bones!
KEYNOTE: Cole Harrell on Bone Collecting
SPECIAL GUEST: Doktor John
CONCLAVE: The Beauty of Human Bones with Raquel Rocky Digati
CEREMONY: All That Remains w/ Genevieve Andrews-Kelly
ART EXHIBITOR: The Bone Witches Reliquary
FEATURED ALBUM: The Curse of Baron Ravenscroft By Thanatos Productions
MERCHANT: Darker Arts Studio - Real Human Bone Jewelry & Accessories
HEALING: Chair Massage by Christine VonC
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
CHARITY: Howling Woods Farm
Photos of the June Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizen Tom Dolcelli for the Photography
May 30th 2025
The Predator Instincts
KEYNOTE: Herr Wulfsunus Presents: "The Predator Within"
CONCLAVE: The Ethical Hunt with Rev. Hesperus of The Dreaming
CEREMONY: Feeding the Shadow by Elkeyai LaRose of The Dreaming
ART EXHIBITOR: Devyn Barat of Magickal Arts
BOOK SIGNING: "Look into the Hollow Self" by Ezikiel Coy of The Dreaming
MERCHANT: Halcyon Designs w/Janet Zap - Gothic handmade jewelry & accessories
DIVINATION: Granny Goth Rauncie
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
CHARITY: Howling Woods Farm
Photos of the May Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizen Tom Dolcelli for the Photography
Apr 25th 2025
The New Jersey Community
CONCLAVE: Building Community in NJ with Amara Willey from Hands of Change Coven
SPECIAL GUESTS: Dave Miller & Cheryl Miller Glover from Touch Mother Earth
CEREMONY: Installation of Officers, Awards Ceremony & Renewal of Citizenship Oaths w/Madame X & Michael O’Connor of Cryptids & Paranormal Productions
ART EXHIBITOR: Corrie Siegenthaler (Tzimisce)
BOOK SIGNING: Dead Money by Brian McKinley
MERCHANT: Kandri Kandles Offering Handmade Scented Candles and More
DIVINATION: Raven Wolfe
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
OUR NEW CHARITY: Howling Woods Farm
Photos of the April Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizen Tom Dolcelli for the Photography
Mar 28th 2025
Blessings, Curses & The Evil Eye
CD RELEASE PARTY: CURSED by SINA MATIX
KEYNOTE: Lady Candi-lee & Nola Margaux: Protection against Curses, Hexes & the Evil Eye
CONCLAVE: Blessings & Curses with Citizen Raven
CEREMONY: Cord Cutting Ceremony with Citizen Amy Carey
ART EXHIBIT: Sarah Murru
BOOK SIGNING: Brothers by JZ Nieves
MERCHANT: Once Upon A Killer offering Darksome Home Decor & Gifts
SPIRITUAL ADVISOR: Mazikeen Dracarys Dei
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE & SINA MATIX
GIVEAWAYS w/ DJ TM5
CHARITY: Skylands Animal Sanctuary & Rescue
Photos of the March Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizen Tom Dolcelli for the Photography
Feb 28th 2025
Creature Connections
KEYNOTE: Empress Gem presents: “Between Realms: Human-Animal Bonds"
CONCLAVE: Totem Animals by Jennifer Bobbe
CEREMONY: "Collaring your Pet" with V.A.N & Citizen Amy
EXHIBITING ARTIST: Teresa DeFabrizio
FEATURED BOOK: Soul Scent by Reyna Favis Author
MERCHANT: Princess Preservations w/Allie Watson
DIVINATION & SPIRITUAL GOODS: The Parlour
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
CHARITY: Skylands Animal Sanctuary & Rescue
OUR CHARITY: Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
Photos of the Feb Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizen Tom Dolcelli for the Photography
Jan 24th, 25th & 26th 2025
Iron Garden Celebrates our 10th Anniversary
The New Jersey Vampire Ball
Friday Jan 24th
VIP CONVIVIUM BUFFET - 6PM
Special Guest: Master Magician Jeffrey Jene
Goth Music Lounge with DJ TM5 CHARITY: The NJ Bat Cave
Featured Author: Brian McKinley Spiritual Advisor & Pagan Goods: The Parlour
Art Exhibitor: Bryan C. Cicalese Thanatos Productions LLC - Horror & Nostalgia
Luna Fae Leathers - LeatherSmith
SPECIAL PRESENTERS:
Granny Goth Rauncie, Queen of the Rochester NY Vampire Ball
Lord Armond, Elder of Iron Garden & Patriarch of House Akcros, Pittsburgh, PA
Lady Candi-Lee Ohana, Mother of House O'hana, Society Nocturnus of Gotham
Magistra Xia, Co-Founder of Order of Omnia & Primus of The Upstate NY Vampire Court
Lord TormenT Orion - House Sabretooth Omega, Gotham Halo
Madame X, Matriarch of House of the Dreaming & Primus of The Iron Garden
HOSTING TEAM:
Lord Jabbar, Iron Garden Founding Member & Host
Lady Ashe, Iron Garden Founding Member & Scribe
Herr Wulfsunus, Iron Garden Co-Founder & Marshal
QXT's DARK ALTERNATIVE DANCE PARTY w/ DJ Ash, DJ Mayte & DJ Chloe
Saturday Jan 25th
CRUXSHADOWS MEET & GREET Sound Check at QXT's - 7PM
w/Goth Music Lounge w/ DJ TM5
CRUXSHADOWS Live!
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES: Madame X
BEST DRESSED PAGEANT Sponsored by: Dark Force Fest
Community Sponsored RAFFLE CASKET!!
CHARITY: The NJ Bat Cave
Ball Room by DJ Liebchen & DJ Victrola
PERFORMANCE ARTISTS:
Goddess Sky & Lord Vlad - Performance Art SilverBlood - Martial Arts
MERCHANTS:
Samantha Verba Author Luna Fae Leathers
Entrails Design Angel's House of Design Co.
Thanatos Productions LLC
Sunday, Jan 26th
Discovery Adventures in Newark
Champagne Brunch at The Yard & Visit to the Ballantine House at Newark Museum
OUR EVENT SPONSORS:
. Dark Force Fest . VampireFreaks . Procession Magazine . Reyna Favis Author
. House of the Dreaming . FuzzyFluidArt.com . Thanatos Productions LLC . 13th Hour
. Author Brian McKinley . Sam Verba Author . Firewalker Dreams . Hallowed Elements
Photos of the full Jan NJ Vampire Ball can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
With Thanks to: Citizen Tom Dolcelli, DRV Photography, Citizen Roe & QXT's
