Buffalo Rising Events

Thank you to everyone who participated in our People’s Choice voting for the Witches Ball Costume Contest.

We are thrilled to share that after a careful review, we have selected this year’s People’s Choice Winner.

This year’s contest was the closest in event history, a testament to the extraordinary creativity, craftsmanship, and imagination you bring to the Witches Ball. Every costume was truly remarkable, and we are grateful to each attendee who joined in the spirit of the celebration.

Congratulations to our winner, and thank you again to all who participated. Your talent and enthusiasm continue to make the Witches Ball a standout tradition in Western New York.

We can’t wait to see what you conjure up next year at the 13th Annual Witches Ball on 10/31/2026. 🖤✨

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Virtual Costume Contest and our Honorable Mention winners. All the costumes were incredible. You make it harder each year for our committee and we appreciate it.Visit our page for the People’s Choice voting opening shortly.

Thank you to everyone who participated!

Winners, please email [email protected] with your name, email, and costume description. We will contact you with details on how to claim your prize.

Chelsea Gill, Paranormal Investigator, will be available throughout the evening, giving talks and answering questions about Buffalo’s paranormal history and haunted legends.

⭐️Also, VIP Premiere Access includes:⭐️

Early Entrance (6:30 PM) to the Mezzanine Level (before General Admission): Shop the market, book a reading in our Psychic Lounge (reading sold separately), or attend a Ghost Talk with Paranormal Investigator, Chelsea Gill, in the Georgian Ballroom. She is available to answer questions about Buffalo’s paranormal history and haunted legends.

Exclusive room access with seating in Milton’s (formerly the Lobby Bar) from 7:00 PM – Midnight, includes access to the adjoining Terrace Ballroom and outdoor patio.

Five hours of open bar and elevated hors d’oeuvres in Milton’s by in-house chef Adrian Bylewski
Drinks included, wristbands valid at any event bar, including an exclusive bar for Premiere Access Members in Milton’s

Plus, Souvenir Cup | Dedicated check-in | Dedicated Room Concierge | 15% off at the Merch Booth | Free gift at the Merch Booth.

🎃 The 12th Annual Buffalo Rising’s Witches Ball returns to the famously haunted Statler Hotel on Saturday, October 25. 🧟

This is your chance to embody your favorite cinematic legends—from Dracula and the Wolfman to femme fatales, scream queens, and B-movie beasts. Unleash your inner monster!

🎵 Live music and electrifying DJs will keep you grooving across different ballrooms throughout the night.
🎧 Silent Disco: Choose your channel and dance the night away in your own headspace.
👽 Mystical Encounters: Ghost talks, meet psychics, tarot readers, and mediums who will unveil your cosmic destiny.
🪄Exclusive event merch and curated vendor market.

This is more than just a party, it’s a legendary Halloween experience!

The Statler | Buffalo, NY
Saturday, October 25, 7 PM – 1 AM
Witchesballbuffalo.com