# Supernatural Gatherings Witches, Psychics and Spirit Hunters Gather at GhoStock 7 By TopDog | Published 2009-04-21 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-gatherings References: [salemnews](http://www.salemnews.com/punews/local_story_107221545.html) The basement of Salem’s infamous and historic Hawthorne Hotel was recently the site of the latest [witch, Psychic, and pagan convention](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mysticmorwen) GhoStock 7. Dozens of enthusiasts joined in the national 4 day event which was focused on paranormal investigations, and the latest ghost hunting gadgetry. Guest speakers included Salem’s premier Psychic Christian Day, and Keith Age, the host of “Spooked” on the Sci-Fi Channel who cites that there has been a [ghost hunting craze](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-coffee) developing since the year 2000. An assortment of [unusually named dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxe-culinary-experience) was served to the guests, including ‘stuffed peacock eggs’, ‘breast of red-necked wallaby’, and ‘sea serpent a la Bourguignon’. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Paranormal Investigations:** Opportunity for innovation in developing advanced ghost hunting gadgetry and paranormal investigation techniques. - **Psychic Services:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating new and improved tools and platforms for psychic readings and services. - **Witchcraft and Paganism:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of innovative products and services catering to the witchcraft and pagan community. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality and Events:** Innovative event planning and themed hospitality services for paranormal conventions like GhoStock 7. - **Entertainment and Media:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating captivating content and TV shows centered around ghost hunting and supernatural phenomena. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for innovative culinary creations and food experiences inspired by supernatural and witchcraft themes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Globalized Spooky Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-adventures.md) - [Spooky Halloween Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfway-to-halloween.md) - [Haunted Winchester Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-winchester-house.md) - [Eerie Walking Tour Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-walk-tours.md) - [Horrifying Paranormal Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranormal-reserve.md) - [Luxuriously Immersive Spooky Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-hotel-vancouver.md) - [Supernatural Non-Alcoholic Elixirs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pathfinder-hemp-and-root.md) - [Haunting Limited-Edition Beer Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-seance-kit.md) - [Online Storytelling Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-haunted-campfires.md)