Salem Halloween Festival 2024 – Time Thu Oct 31 2024 at 05:00 pm to 06:00 pm (GMT-04:00) Halloween is the time of year when the shades of the dead whisper from forgotten places and spirits walk among us. The Salem Witches honor this . This independent multiple-venue festival that celebrates underground music has been rocking Gainsville for nearly two decades. The numbers speak for themselves at The Fest: 300+ artists, 4 stages, 18 .