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Halloweenfest 2025

October 25, 2025 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Downtown Brevard

Count Dracula may not live full-time in Transylvania County, but we’re pretty sure he clears his schedule every year for Heart of Brevard’s Halloweenfest! Held annually on the Saturday before Halloween in downtown Brevard, this fangtastic celebration is packed with FREE family-friendly fun. Enjoy bounce houses, our beloved costume competition and parade, the Magic Book Bus, a hula hoop dance party, and a vibrant mix of craft, retail, and food vendors.

Explore downtown through our Spooky Stroll Open House and trick-or-treat at participating businesses. New this year—building on the momentum of last year’s community concert—we’re keeping the party going after dark with live music from Shadowgrass on the main stage, plus beer, wine, and festive vibes at this free community event.

Don’t miss this wickedly wonderful celebration in the heart of downtown Brevard on October 25th!

Craft & Retail Vendor Application

Nonprofit Vendor Application

Food Vendor Application

Volunteer Opportunities

Sponsors

Schedule

Saturday, October 25, 2025

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Craft & Retail Market

10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Food Vendors

10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Bike Valet

Sponsored by Brevard's Bike Alliance Location is TBD

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Costume Contest Check-In Begins

Check-in will be at the Oskar Blues' Stage located at 70 East Main St.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Costume Contest Judging

11:45 am -

Carolina Dance Collective Performs

Dance performance will be at the Oskar Blues' Stage located at 70 East Main St.

12:00 pm -

Costume Parade

12:30 pm -

Witchy Flash Mob

Dance performance will be at the Oskar Blues' Stage located at 70 East Main St.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Trick or Treating Downtown

1:00 pm -

Witchy Flash Mob

Dance performance will be at Broad & Jordan Street.

1:00 pm -

Pet Costume Contest & Parade Check-In

Check-in will be at the gazebo at the courthouse.

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

HoopJam

Located at Broad & Jordan Street

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Balloon Twister

Located at Broad & Jordan Street

1:15 pm -

Pet Costume Parade

The parade will be from the courthouse down East Main to Gaston Street

1:30 pm -

Pet Costume Judging

On Gaston Street next to Earth Mountain Bicycle

3:00 pm -

Beer Garden Opens

Located in Water Oak Parking Lot

4:00 pm -

Earth Mountain Costume Bike Ride

You will meet up on Gaston Street by Earth Mountain Bicycle Map will be provided later.

6:30 pm -

Armchair Boogie

Performance will be at the Oskar Blues' Stage located at 70 East Main St.

8:30 pm -

Shadowgrass Performs

Performance will be at the Oskar Blues' Stage located at 70 East Main St.

Music

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Saturday STAGE SPONSOR

Shadowgrass

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ARTIST WEBSITE

Armchair Boogie

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Armchair Boogie is bluegrass at full throttle, infused with the energy of a jam band and the swagger of rock ‘n’ roll. Hailing from Madison, WI, this electrifying quartet blends jamgrass, funk, and country into a sound that’s as infectious as it is unexpected. Known for their tight harmonies, blistering solos, and dance-fueled live shows, they’ve quickly become one of the most exciting acts on the circuit. The Bluegrass Situation named them a “Must-See Roots Artist at Bourbon & Beyond,” raving that their late-night set at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival was nothing short of a barn-burner. Mixing timeless originals with choice covers reimagined in their own style, Armchair Boogie delivers a fresh take on every stage they hit.
With Augie Dougherty on banjo, Ben Majeska on acoustic and electric guitars, and the locked-in rhythm section of Eli Frieders (electric bass) and Denzel Connor (drums), the band stretches the boundaries of bluegrass with fiery instrumentals and deep-pocket grooves. Their adventurous approach to the music keeps audiences on their feet and coming back for more.

ARTIST WEBSITE

Vendors

Food Vendors

Craft and Retail (A-l)

Craft and Retail (m-z)

Non Profit Vendors

HOB Vendors

Food Vendors

Non Profit Vendors

Contest Information

Halloween Costume Competition and Parade

presented by  Transylvania Community Arts Council

Brevard’s Halloweenfest Costume Contest:

1. Preregistration is required to participate.

2. Complete and submit the entry form by NOON on October 24th.

3. Arrive at the Main Stage (E. Main Street) by 11am on October 25th to check-in and judging. You’ll then get to strut your stuff before the judges before taking a loop around the festival area in a fun parade.

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!

For Questions:

Email us at [email protected] or call at 828-884-3278

Thank you for participating! Happy Halloween!

Presented by the Transylvania Community Arts Council

Click Here to Sign Up

Pet Parade and Costume Contest

presented by  Earth Mountain Bicycle

Please complete a separate entry form for each pet.

Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 24th at 12:00 PM
Day-of registration will also be available from 1:00–1:15 PM at the Courthouse Gazebo.

Day of Event Details:

Meet-up Location: Transylvania County Courthouse Gazebo at 1:00 PM
Parade: Begins at 1:15 PM from the Gazebo
Judging:Begins promptly at 1:30 PM on Gaston Street (Earth Mountain)

Costume Categories:

  • Spookiest Character
  • Most Creative Costume
  • Best Pet & Owner Theme
  • People’s Choice Award

Prizes & Goodies:
All participants will receive a goodie bag with treats for humans and pets.  Fangtastic prizes are provided by Earth Mountain Bicycle and Purrfect Bark

Questions?
Email us at [email protected] or call 828-884-3278.

Thank you for joining us—have a spooktacular Halloween! 🎃🐾

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