Weaverville’s Witch Brigade Rolls Through Town
Weaverville’s 8th Annual Witches Brigade & Dance in Trinity County, California:
SCARY!
Main Street mayhem came to Weaverville, California, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, when the 8th annual Weaverville Witches Brigade brewed up a whirlwind of witchery as all kinds of wonderful witches paraded down Main Street on a picture-perfect North State afternoon.
At the foot of the Trinity Alps, at 2,000+ feet, and founded in 1850 as a Gold Rush-era town, Weaverville’s Witch Brigade is known as one of Northern California's 10 best Autumn events. This year's theme was Eat-Drink-Shop & Cackle. If you were there, you were enchanted by the Wolfshager Hexenbrut Witches Dance performance, featuring a bevy of modern-day mystical witches.
JESSE RAZO, the president of the sponsoring Weaverville Chamber of Commerce, had this to say:
“On behalf of the Weaverville Chamber of Commerce, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make this event such a tremendous success! Thank you to the hundreds of community members who came out to celebrate, connect, and support one another. A special thank you to our local vendors who showcased their products, talents, and goods made right here in Trinity County. Supporting local businesses is essential to building a thriving community.”
Razo went on to recognize his dedicated Chamber Board of Directors for their leadership and commitment.
TRISH HARRIS-Vice President;
MAGDALENA ELORRIAGA-Secretary;
RYAN CROCKETT-Treasurer;
SHELLEY RAZO, Board Member;
SAHRAH BAUMAN-Board Member;
RICHARD ELLORRIAGA-Board Member
Ryan Crockett, the chairperson of the Events & Esthetics Committee, along with all the other volunteers and local businesses who contributed their time, resources, and energy, were also recognized by Razo.
It takes this type of civic involvement to create a strong community… and it is what makes Trinity County special. It isn’t just the beautiful surroundings. It’s the people who call this place home and their willingness to come together.
Razo went on to say, ”My challenge to the Weaverville community is simple: Don’t just be part of the community. Be part of what makes it stronger. Shop local. Volunteer. Attend events. Support our neighbors. Share your ideas. And when you see something that could be better, be part of the solution.”
“Razo concludes: “We may not always agree on everything, but we can unite around a shared commitment to making Trinity County a place where businesses thrive, families connect, and future generations are proud to call home. The future of our community isn’t something that just happens to us. It’s something we build together."
Razo also thanked the Shasta Unfiltered eNewspaper, which sent photographer Jerry Sanchez—and videographer Robert Exter—to memorialize and document the 8th Annual Weaverville Witches Brigade and Dance.
Some residents and observers, however, object to the witch theme on religious grounds. They note that the imagery draws on European folklore long associated with pagan practices. Critics view the public celebration of witches—even in costume form—as normalizing or soft-pedaling elements some consider anti-Christian, and prefer that community events avoid symbols tied to occult or pagan traditions.
For most participants and organizers, the Witch Brigade remains a lighthearted Halloween tradition in this rural community: a chance to dress up, ride bikes down Main Street, support local businesses, and enjoy a bit of seasonal fun before winter arrives.
