{"id":370250,"date":"2026-10-11T08:58:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T08:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/370250\/"},"modified":"2026-10-11T08:58:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T08:58:42","slug":"this-spooky-new-york-village-is-hosting-a-halloween-witch-festival-on-the-hudson-river-this-weekend-and-spectators-can-join-the-fun-onshore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/370250\/","title":{"rendered":"This spooky New York village is hosting a Halloween Witch Festival on the Hudson River this weekend \u2014 and spectators can join the fun onshore"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Headless-Horseman.shutterstock_2572067757-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\" alt=\"USA, Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. (PR, MR)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShutterstock \/ Danita Delimont<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there\u2019s one place that knows how to do Halloween, it\u2019s Sleepy Hollow \u2014 and things are about to get a little witchy on the Hudson River.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Saturday, October 10, the annual SUP Witches Festival returns, bringing a whole coven of costumed witches, warlocks, and wizards to the water for a spellbinding paddleboard spectacle. Expect brooms held high, plenty of Halloween spirit, and a group photo that\u2019s straight out of a spellbook.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you\u2019d rather keep your feet firmly on dry land, the fun continues at Witches Hollow, with live music, food, local brews, vendors, and family-friendly activities along the shoreline. Tickets start at just $8, and who knows? You might even spot the Headless Horseman making a surprise appearance. Just remember: in Sleepy Hollow, spooky season is serious business.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sup-Witches-Festival-Sleepy-Hollow5.webp\" alt=\"Sup Witches Festival Sleepy Hollow\" class=\"wp-image-402721\"  \/>Source \/ Sup Witches Festival<\/p>\n<p>What to know: SUP Witches Festival<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main draw of the festival is a massive, costumed group paddle along the Sleepy Hollow waterfront at Kingsland Point Park. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scores of paddlers deck out their boards, raise their broomsticks, and float down the Hudson River in full witchy regalia. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizers include Rivertowns SUP &amp; Yoga alongside the Village of Sleepy Hollow, combining local outdoor culture with the town\u2019s world-famous Halloween atmosphere. Beyond the water, spectators can hang out at \u201cWitches Hollow\u201d to catch live bands, sample local craft beers, grab food, browse artisan vendors, and soak up the autumn river views.<\/p>\n<p>The festival history<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SUP Witches Festival started in 2020 as an informal, spontaneous group paddle organized by Tara Scheller, owner of Rivertowns SUP &amp; Yoga. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What began as a fun, small gathering of local boarders wearing pointed hats quickly caught the eye of the community. Recognizing its charm, the Village of Sleepy Hollow partnered with Scheller to transform the casual outing into an official signature autumn tradition, drawing thousands of spectators and dozens of floating witches to the riverbanks each October.<\/p>\n<p>Know before you go<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Date &amp; Time: Saturday, October 10, 2026, from noon to 5:00 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, October 11).<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Location: Kingsland Point Park, 299 Palmer Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Spectator Admission: $8 in advance or $10 at the gate; children under 8 enter free with a paying adult.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\uddd9\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Paddler Registration: Required in advance by October 7, 2026; entry covers festival access.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Paddling Fees: $35 if bringing your own board\/kayak; $50 for a SUP rental (limited availability for Rivertowns SUP &amp; Yoga customers).<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\uddba Safety &amp; Gear Rules: Paddlers must have prior river experience, be able to swim, wear a mandatory costume, use a SUP leash, and wear a personal flotation device (PFD). Wetsuits or quick-dry layers are strongly advised for cold October waters.<\/p>\n<p>\u23f0 Key Timings: Paddler check-in runs 11:00 a.m.\u2013noon, with park gates closing to unloading vehicles at 11:30 a.m. Spectators should arrive by 1:00\u20131:30 p.m. to catch the main 2:00 p.m. launch.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf83 Special Guest: Keep an eye out along the shore\u2014the Headless Horseman has been known to make a appearance during the paddle.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf10 Official Site: Head to<a href=\"https:\/\/supwitchfest.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> supwitchfest.com<\/a> for details and advance tickets.<\/p>\n<p>How to get there from NYC<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Driving up from New York City during October weekends can mean severe traffic delays along Route 9, paired with extremely tight parking at Kingsland Point Park. The most stress-free option is taking the Metro-North Hudson Line directly out of Grand Central Terminal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take an express train to either Tarrytown Station or Philipse Manor Station. Philipse Manor puts you within an easy 10-to-15-minute walk of Kingsland Point Park. If landing at Tarrytown, you can hop a quick ride-share or take a brisk walk up the Riverwalk straight into the park while dodging all the Halloween road congestion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t miss out! 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