Halloweenfest 2024

October 26th, 10am-5pm

Presented by Brevard Insurance Agency

Our region has faced unimaginable circumstances in the wake of Hurricane Helene, but what’s become clear is that 𝘄𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 and our community is 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴.

That said, 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 2024 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵. While things may look a bit different, we want to offer a chance for Transylvania County to gather, support each other, and raise money for the 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘆𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱.

Halloweenfest is Brevard’s longest-running event and proof of our city’s resiliency.

Here’s what visitors can expect on Saturday, October 26th:

• Halloweenfest daytime activities will run from 10 am – 5 pm. 
• We invite you to explore our Heart of Brevard businesses and shops as they will open and offer Halloweenfest specials.
• Family Fun Fest Inflatables, Hula Hoop Jam, Witchy Flash Mob, downtown trick-or-treating, and other free, family-friendly activities will continue as originally scheduled.
• As planned, we are moving forward with our Costume Contests. If you would like to participate, please register using these links:
  • Pet Costume Contest
  • Human Costume Contest
• Halloweenfest daytime activities (ending at 5 pm) will be followed by a nighttime Community Benefit Concert beginning at 5 pm, where all proceeds will be donated to Transylvania Tomorrow.

Following our traditional Halloweenfest, we’re thrilled to introduce a Community Benefit Concert on the main stage featuring The Steep Canyon Rangers and The Travis Book Band! This special concert is a fundraiser in support of the Transylvania Tomorrow Hurricane Relief Fund, with a goal to raise $500K for local businesses in need.

We’re excited to host this FREE Benefit Concert to bring our community together and offer support to those affected. Don’t miss out on this incredible evening of music, unity, and giving back! Bring a chair, a friend and your dancing shoes.

• Date: October 26th
• Location: Main Stage on East Main Street, Downtown Brevard
• Time: 5:00PM

Beer Garden featuring Oskar Blues Brewing and wine will be available for purchase. Local food trucks will be on-site, so come hungry!

The concert is free to attend, but donations are strongly encouraged, with plenty of opportunities to give throughout the event. Every donation will directly support Transylvania Tomorrow’s hurricane recovery efforts. If you can’t attend in person, don’t worry—we’ll be live-streaming the event so you can join in from anywhere.

Every Drop Counts!

October 25th, 10am – 3pm

Brevard Fire Department 95 West Main St.

Our neighbors need our help. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, donating blood is 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫.

Make a difference and help save lives this October 25th by participating in the blood drive sponsored by Brevard Insurance Agency Inc and Heart of Brevard.

Every drop counts. Let’s show up and show our community how much we care.

LEND A HAND- VOLUNTEER

We cannot pull off this community event without our awesome volunteers and we need you now, more than ever. This year’s event will close downtown streets for our annual costume and pet parades, live music, downtown trick-or-treating, and more.

Volunteer roles include assisting with event set-up, helping attendees, distributing maps and information, manning the Heart of Brevard tent, supporting vendors, helping run the Halloween Costume Contest, collecting donations, serving beer, and many other tasks.

If you’ve got it, haunt it! Volunteers are STRONGLY encouraged to dress up in costume for Halloweenfest. There will be a spooktacular prize for HOB staff’s favorite volunteer costume! HOB will provide refreshments at each shift, plus perks!

Each volunteer shift will earn perks! 

Sign Up  Today! 

Prepare your broomsticks, dust off your wands, and don your most enchanting attire because Halloweenfest is brewing up something truly magical this year!

We’re summoning all witches and wizards to join a spectacular Flash Mob Dance on Saturday, October 28th! The group is performing at 12:30pm and 1pm during the event.

Share the Magic. Spread the word among your fellow witches and wizards. The more magical beings we have, the more fun will be had!

Interested witches and wizards can reach out to Kim Burton at [email protected].

Halloween Costume Competition and Parade

We can’t wait for our Annual Costume Competition and Parade at this year’s Halloweenfest! 

Competition Rules:

1. Preregistration is required to participate.

2. Complete and submit the entry form by NOON on October 23rd.

3. Arrive at the MAIN STAGE  (147 E. Main Street) at 11am on October 26th to check-in. You’ll then get to strut your stuff before the judges before taking a loop around the festival area in a fun parade. Parade Route coming soon.

Competition Categories:

• Best Character (Characters from TV Shows, Movies, Books, Comics, etc.)
• Best Family/Group (2 or More People)
• Best DIY Costume
• Best Monster (Vampires, Mummies, Witches, etc.)
• Best in Show

Competition Prizes

A 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winner will be selected in each category. One contestant will be tapped as Best in Show and will win a fangtastic prize!

Questions:

Email us at [email protected]

Pet Parade and Costume Contest

presented by  Earth Mountain Bicycle

Our furry, and not so furry, friends love Halloween too! Sign your pet up to participate in this year’s Pet Parade and Costume Contest. Learn more below.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

1. Sign up to participate by October 23rd at NOON.
2. Create an awesome costume for your furry (or not so furry) friend. Human costumes are encouraged too!
3. Meet at the Silvermont Mansion parking lot (364 E. Main Street) at 1:30 pm on October 26th. Participants may park here during the event.
4. At 1:45 pm, strut your stuff with the other participants up to Earth Mountain Bicycle (44 E. Maint Street) for the judging and a chance to win awesome prizes.
5. Judging begins promptly at 2pm, but we’d suggest getting there a little earlier if you aren’t participating in the parade. Pets aren’t always as patient as us humans, and the judging may start a few minutes early.
6. After enjoying HOB’s Halloweenfest, head to The Grateful Dog where you can use your $2 participant coupon for a treat for your pet.

Transylvania Heritage Museum Ghost Story Tours

October 26th, 4:30pm and 6pm

Tours depart from the Transylvania Heritage Museum at 189 West Main Street at 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. Reservations are required as space is limited. Families with small children are asked to attend the 4:30 tour. The cost is $10 per person; children 12 and under are free with a paying adult.

Email program.transylvaniaheritage@gmail.com to reserve a space.