Celebrate Spring in a world of magic, charm & fantasy amongst the grandeur of Sayre House in historic Bethlehem, PA at the Mayfire Witches Victorian Garden Faire. This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC with VIP Slumber Party reservations available. Gather with a community of free spirited souls for an afternoon of live music, witchy games & activities, historic tours of Sayre House and the area’s most talented artists and artisans. Get a reading from local intuitives and enter to win a FREE NIGHT at Sayre House by participating in the Sayre Mansion Witch Hunt. A scavenger hunt designed to take you through the mansion exploring the history and architecture of this beautiful site.
WITCHY ATTIRE WELCOME!!!!
SAYRE HOUSE HISTORICAL TOURS
Hear the tales of Sayre with Sarah. Free guided historical tours will be given hourly on the hour beginning at 1pm. Meet Sarah in the reception area for an in depth dive into Sayre family lore.
SAYRE HOUSE WITCH HUNT
Follow fun clues to find all of the witches and participate in this unique scavenger hunt designed as a self guided tour to take you through the mansion exploring even more history and architecture of this beautiful site. Guests who complete their scavenger hunt cards can turn them in to be entered in a drawing to win a FREE NIGHT at Sayre House!
WITCHY GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Find more witchy games and surprises hidden throughout the mansion. Gather your friends for a day of delight!
SET AN INTENTION WITH A SPELL JAR FROM NEW MOON ENCHANTMENTS
Make your own spell bottle! Set your intention, choose your bottle, your charm and your inclusions. Not sure what to add? New Moon Enchantments will be there to guide newbies and pros alike!
Emily Nacchio 12-2pm
Singer and performer Emily Nacchio brings you your favorite witchy hits from 12-2pm at the Mayfire Witches Celebration at Sayre House.
DJ Brad Scott Smith Brings CoVeN To Mayfire!
Dance your witchy goth heart out from 2-5pm with DJ Brad Scott as he brings this moNthly favorite dance party to Mayfire with flow performances by Nickia Dee!
Don’t miss this!
THE AREAS MOST TALENTED ARTISTS & ARTISANS BRING YOU THE BEST IN WITCHY WARES ARE DELIGHTS!
Browse the area’s most talented artists and artisans at the Mayfire Market located throughout the mansion. Leave no stone unturned as you explore this historic location. Always bear in mind that not all vendors accept credit cards and there is no ATM on site so bring ample cash to support these local small businesses.
WITCHY WARES & CLOTHING SWAP: 12:30-2pm
Got stuff that just never fit right? Items collecting dust in your closet? Pieces that just aren’t your style anymore? We know you do! Angel’s House Of Design will be hosting a alt/gothic/witchy clothing and witches swap. Items must be clean and in good condition, no undergarments. Witchy wares welcome too! Books, cards, ritual items and all things magical.
TEA DUELING IS BACK! 2:30-4pm
What fun we had last year!!! This year we’ll be taking 10 contestants for the Second Annual Sayre House Tea Dueling Showdown! Biscuits Up! Contestants may register at the front desk. Registrations are on a first come basis. Winner takes away bragging rights and an assortment of loose leaf tea provided by Coal Country Boilo!
ENTER THE BESOM BOLT! 4pm
Witches, warm up your brooms and get ready to race!
Get out of that broom closet and bring your best for the Mayfire Witches Besom Bolt! This is a BYOB event! Bring Your Own Besom/Broom and race the grounds of Sayre. We’ll meet on the front lawn just after Tea Dueling to introduce all of the contestants and show off the goods. Prizes will be given for: Best Decorated Besom and First Place Besom Bolter!
A food trucks will be on site with cash bar throughout the festival.
Pack your PJs and spend a night with the Witches Of Sayre!
Take time to check in and get settled after the festival and start the evening at 6:30pm with a Haunted House Tour of Sayre with Sarah. After that we kick off the party with an intention setting ritual invoking goddess energy. Through the evening enjoy a classic slumber party with games, peer2peer readings, witchy crafts and spell making. Explore Sayre After Hours with real ghost hunting equipment and listen for whispers from the spirits of Sayre House. A light meal with snacks, beverages and sangria station (over 21) will be provided with a hot breakfast in the morning. The evening will be hosted by Amy Dee of Black Rock Events & Soulseeker Healing and your favorite mistress of ceremonies, Angel of Angel’s House Of Design. All Are Welcome to join!
Slumber Party Packages for TWO are just $369 plus taxes and fees and include FULL ACCESS to all the slumber party fun including evening Ghost Tour, Opening Ceremony with Angel, Witchy Entertainment, Tea & Tarot Peer2Peer Readings, Witchy Crafts, a light meal in the evening with all snacks and beverages included, a hot breakfast and accommodations in a real life haunted mansion!
Make a weekend of it with a Friday night arrival and get on site parking all weekend long!!! Please note that the gate will be closed to traffic from 12pm-5pm.
On site parking will be available for Slumber Party Guests overnight after 5pm.
For reservations contact Sayre Mansion for reservations at:
610-822-2100 or Sarah at [email protected]
Date: May10th
Time: 12-5pm
Address: 250 Wyandotte Street
` Bethlehem, PA 18015
Admission: $10 – Free gift at admission while supplies last
VIP Slumber Party:
Admission with overnight reservations only.
Contact Sayre Mansion for reservations at:
610-822-2100 or Sarah at [email protected]
Parking
No on site parking for festival guests
Onsite parking is available for overnight guest only
Street parking is available.
Nearby parking garages are located at:
-3rd Street Garage: 24 W 3rd Street, Bethlehem
-Broadway Lot: 209 Broadway, Bethlehem
Accessibility
The outdoor grounds are handicapped accessible however not all areas of the mansion are. Please contact Sayre House with individual concerns at 610-822-2100.
ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
This event is open to the public and all are welcome!
Children under 12 are FREE.
Doggo’s welcome!
SPEND THE NIGHT!!!
For overnight accommodations contact Sayre Mansion for reservations at:
610-822-2100 or Sarah at [email protected]
●●●ABOUT SAYRE HOUSE ●●●
Built in 1858, this historic mansion anchored the Fountain Hill neighborhood, a wealthy enclave of Bethlehem and home to the area’s industrialists and railroad pioneers.
Building a Legacy
Robert Heysham Sayre specifically chose the location of his Gothic Revival style home to be near his work. Despite little formal education, he learned his trade through apprenticeship and rose through the ranks to become chief engineer of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. He also founded and maintained partnership in Bethlehem Iron Works, which would later become the sprawling Bethlehem Steel Company. He sponsored the construction of the Episcopalian Cathedral Church of the Nativity. In partnership with noted industrialist Asa Packer, Robert Sayre championed the creation and development of Lehigh University.