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
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Photos of the May Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizen Tom Dolcelli for the Photography
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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
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Photos of the April Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizen Tom Dolcelli for the Photography
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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
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Photos of the March Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizen Tom Dolcelli for the Photography
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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
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OUR CHARITY: Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
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Photos of the Feb Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizen Tom Dolcelli for the Photography
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Jan 24th, 25th & 26th 2025
Iron Garden Celebrates our 10th Anniversary
The New Jersey Vampire Ball
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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
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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
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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
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