Halloween Weekend Update

Thursday

Oak Hill Pumpkin Carving Contest

Thursday, October 28

Lewis House Main Street Oak Hill

Registration/Drop off will be:
Thursday, October 28th 5-8pm a
at The Pumpkin House 

Winners announced Friday, October 29th
Prizes & Trophy pick up: Friday at 7pm
at The Pumpkin House Unlimited pumpkin submissions accepted. 
No registration fee ADULT Carved Pumpkins (ages 15 & older) 
1st Place: $100 & Trophy
2nd Place: $75
3rd Place: $50 CHILD Carved Pumpkins (ages 14 & younger)
1st Place: $25 & Trophy
2nd Place: $15
3rd Place: $10 CHILD Painted Pumpkins (ages 8 & younger) 
1st Place: $25 & Trophy
2nd Place: $15
3rd Place: $10

Lewis Pumpkin House

Lewis House Main Street Oak Hill

Take a short drive to our neighboring town of Oak Hill to view the famous Pumpkin House. The Pumpkin displays will be lit starting October 28 to Ocotber 31.

The Folkway Halloween Film Showcase

Thursday, October 28

7pm

The Folkway is BACK with another showcase of films, and this time we’re getting spooky! 
Event time starts at 7!There will be two films shown:Sacrament
Directed by: Zay LukasCamp Arrowhead
Directed by: Dylan SmithIt’s not a Halloween event without a costume contest is it??
The Contest THEME is: Movie Characters 
Dress as your favorite character from ANY movie that you can think of!! Get as creative, weird, out there as you want to try to win! We’ll have two winners, and some awesome prizes: 1st Place- A Filled Growler, a Freefolk t-shirt, and a $20 dollar gift card to Freefolk 
 2nd Place- A Freefolk t-shirt and a Freefolk Pint Glass We’re stoked to see everyone’s costumes! And for anyone who dresses up at all, you get $1 off your first pint of beer for participating! Gil’s Pit BBQ will be outside serving up delicious Maryland style BBQ! Come hungry and spooky!!!This is going to be such a fun event and the perfect way to kick off Halloween weekend!! Come hangout with us!!! 

Live Music with Pink Casino at The Southside Junction Tap House

Thursday, October 28

7:30pm

Friday & Saturday

Fayette County 4 H Haunted House

Friday & Saturday

7pm-9pm

Freefolk Stoutfest at The Freefolk Brewery

October 29-30

4pm-8pm

We are going to celebrate the season with a delicious style: the stout!
Who doesn’t love a glass of a dark, roasted, yummy stout? We will be having our own stouts made in house, as well as featuring various breweries from around the state! 

Check back here on the event page for updates about guest tap features and food options as we get closer!Jonathan Archie will be playing music Saturday at 7 

 Check our other event page for more details.We hope to see you in the taproom for this awesome weekend! 

Friday

Halloween At The Tap House

8pm

Join us for a fun filled Halloween party! Costume contest, dance party, and MORE! Starting at 8pm – Costume contest at 9pm with CASH PRIZES!LIVE MUSIC BY SHAWN BENFIELD STARTING AT 8pm!

Saturday

Fayette County Farmers Market Trick or Treat & Costume Contest

Come score delicious fresh goodies in downtown Fayetteville at our weekly farmers’ market. Find the market off Wiseman Ave. in the Courthouse Parking lot beside the courthouse.This will be our last “official” week for this season. Bring the kids for some trick or treating and everyone is encouraged to dress up.(even the adults) We will be handing out candy and prizes along with our vendors selling their products. Hope to see you there!

8am-12:30pm

New River Yoga at Adventures on The Gorge Pool Desk

9am

Wolf Creek Park’s Pumpkin Pedal 2021 5k Fun Run

Saturday, October 30

8:30am-11am Wolf Creek Park Trails

Lace up your trail running shoes and join us for a fun trail run to kick off our Pumpkin Pedal event!-The course will be the 3.3 mile beginner friendly Marauder Trail.
-Registration will be from 8:30am-9:30am and the run will begin at 10am.
-Cost is a $30 donation to Fayette Trail Coalition (FTC) and you will receive a water bottle and event tee shirt.
-Costumes are not mandatory but encouraged! Please do wear a costume that allows you to move easily and see clearly. We know this is the year of the mask but breathing and seeing while running is awesome.Tips:
-Please park at the T intersection trailheads.
-Please practice social distancing.
-Please respect other runners and trail etiquette while on the trail.After the run either stick around or come back later in the day for an adventure bike ride, trick or treat event, tacos, and a beverage.We want to give a big shout out to the guys at Bridge Brew Works – they have been and continue to be long time supporters of the trail efforts at Wolf Creek Park.Polecat Tacos will be at the brewery slinging tacos from 1pm-8pm so stop by. Bridge Brew Works will generously be donating $1 per pint on October 30th to Fayette Trail Coalition (FTC).There will be an opportunity to donate to the Fayette Trail Coalition on October 30th with cash or card. Donations will go towards future trail development in Fayette County.COVID-19 STATEMENT: Please remember to practice social distancing and bring a mask. If you are feeling unwell or know you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 we kindly ask that you do not attend the event

Wolf Creek Pumpkin Pedal 2021 Adventure Ride

Saturday, October 30

11am-4pm Wolf Creek Park Trails

Come join us for a scavenger hunt-type bike ride! Details:
-Registration will be at the checkered tent at the T. This is a team event, you must participate as a team of two riders. Team categories are: Men’s, Women’s, and Co-ed.
-Registration opens at 11am and the ride will kick off at noon.
-$30 donation for entry, water bottle, and event tee. $40 for both the 5k and the adventure ride.
-At the start line you and a partner will be given a booklet and a map with 5 checkpoint locations.  
-The fastest team in each category to punch their map at all 5 points and returns will earn a prize. Tips:
–This event will utilize all the trails at Wolf Creek Park which range from beginner to advanced mountain bike trails.
–Costumes are not mandatory but encouraged! Please wear a costume that allows you to move easily and see clearly. We know this is the year of the mask but breathing and seeing while riding is awesome.
-Please park at the T intersection trailhead.
-Please practice social distancing.
-Please respect other riders and trail etiquette while on the trail.We want to give a big shout out to the guys at Bridge Brew Works – they have been and continue to be long time supporters of the trail efforts at Wolf Creek Park.After the ride please stick around for some delicious tacos by Polecat Taco and the chance to win some fantastic raffle prizes! Bridge Brew Works will generously be donating $1 per pint on October 30th to Fayette Trail Coalition (FTC).There will be an opportunity to donate to the Fayette Trail Coalition on October 30th with cash or card. Donations will go towards future trail development in Fayette County.COVID-19 STATEMENT: Please remember to practice social distancing and bring a mask. If you are feeling unwell or know you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 we kindly ask that you do not attend the event.

Wolf Creek Park’s Pumpkin Pedal 2021 Trick or Treat Ride

Saturday, October 30

3:30pm to 5:30 pm Wolf Creek Trails

Bring the kids and join us for a trick or treat bike ride!-There will be trick or treating stops along the 3.3 mile beginner friendly Marauder Trail.
-Costumes are not mandatory but encouraged!Tips:
-Bring something to carry your candy in but still allows you to ride unhindered. Backpacks and fanny packs are great for this!
-Wear a costume that allows you to move easily and see clearly. We know this is the year of the mask but breathing and seeing while riding is awesome.
-Please park at the T intersection trailheads.
-Please practice social distancing.
-Please respect other riders and trail etiquette while on the trail.
-Donations to the trail efforts for participation is not required but very much appreciated.We want to give a big shout-out to the guys at Bridge Brew Works – they have been and continue to be long-time supporters of the trail efforts at Wolf Creek Park. Polecat Tacos will be at the brewery slinging tacos so stop by if you aren’t full from all the candy.Bridge Brew Works will generously be donating $1 per pint on October 30th to Fayette Trail Coalition (FTC). There will be an opportunity to donate to the Fayette Trail Coalition on October 30th with cash or card. Donations will go towards future trail development in Fayette County.COVID-19 STATEMENT: Please remember to practice social distancing and bring a mask. If you are feeling unwell or know you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 we kindly ask that you do not attend the event. 

Trick or Treat

Fayetteville, Oak Hill & Ansted

Saturday, October 30

6pm-8pm

Archibald Johnson at The Freefolk Brewery

Saturday, October 30

7pm

Our friend Archibald is back at the brewery Saturday the 30th 
We are so excited to have him grace us with his acoustic jams and famous story-telling songs! This is also the weekend of our stout festival!  Check our other event page for more details.Come hangout with us in the taproom and enjoy some delicious stouts and fine tunes for the last weekend of October!!

Monster Bash Ace Adventure Resort

Saturday, October 30

7pm-12am

Ace Adventure Resort Lost Paddle

It’s monster season at ACE Adventure Resort this October and we are celebrating Halloween with a nightmarish party happening Saturday, October 30th. Party with our monsters all night and dance to tunes from JK’s AAA Entertainment. Plus we are giving away $250 to the person wearing the best costume. There will be special appearances from our haunted house monsters, tarot card readings, themed cocktails and even Ouija board sessions. Reserve your cabin in the woods, get your party tickets and start planning your costume now!Must be 18+ to attend.

Happy Spooky Halloween Party at Maggie’s Pub

Saturday, October 30 8pm-3am

Halloween is coming upon us fast and we are excited to throw another Halloween party! Join Saturday, October 30th starting at 8pm until 3am for a great time! This year we decided not to do a theme so come dressed as whatever you like and join the fun! DJ dance party all night and prizes for best costumes! There will also be food served and we will be handing out our signature adult trick or treats bags. All you have to do is tell the bartender “Trick or Treat”! It’s going to be a blast so we will see everyone then. CHEERS!

Sunday

Witches & Warlocks Stand Up Paddle

Sunday, October 31

9am Fayette Station Beach

Gather with us for a Witches and Warlocks Stand Up Paddle on the New River on Halloween. We will be meeting at the upper Fayette Station Parking lot. Attendees need to sign a waiver in advance, must know how to swim, and wear PFD’s . This event is not designed for first-time paddlers. Paddlers must be confident in maneuvering boards.
We will launch at the upper beach at Fayette Station wearing PFDs paddling approximately 500 yards upstream on the flat water back to the beach. This is a leisure paddle but keep in mind that the current of the river can be challenging for beginners.
This is a limited ticket event capped at a maximum of 50 participants to ensure that we can follow COVID guidelines. This also allows us to have space for vehicle parking and allows for ease of launch and exit from the river. You must preregister to attend. We encourage participants to carpool or utilize the upper overflow parking area.

New River Yoga at Adventures on The Gorge Pool Desk

9am

Sunday, October 31

Dog Costume Party at The Freefolk Brewery

1pm at the Freefolk Brewery

We are celebrating our furry friends with a dog costume party!! Bring your pup to the brewery all day Sunday for a chance to win some fun prizes and definite pets! The winner will be announced via social media Sunday evening

Women’s Group Bike Ride at Arrowhead Bike Farm

11am Arrowhead Bike Farm

We are excited to announce our Weekly Women’s Group Ride will be on Sundays! Sundays at 11 AM, Erin Larsen and Sarah Coffey will be leading a beginner to intermediate ride for women who are looking to ride with other women, explore the Arrowhead Trails with a group, and have a good time!Meet at the Bike Farm at 11 AM. The length of the ride will depend on the group but will range from 6-8 miles.
Come join the awesome community of women riders in the NRG! 

Brunch & Live Music at the Southside Junction Tap House

Enjoy brunch at the Southside Junction Tap House from 12 pm-3pm along with $3 mimosas. .$3 Mimosas, and Brunch Specials!

Morris Harvey House Bed & Breakfast Halloween Trick or Treat

Sunday, October 31

5pm-8pm

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