BooFest

Name: BooFest - Eventeny
Start: 2022-10-29T14:00-04:00
End: 2022-10-29T14:00-04:00
Location: 24 S Main St

Oct 29 2:00 pm - Oct 29 7:00 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) 24 S. Main Street, Belmont, North Carolina 28012, United States

Hosted by City of Belmont

Dates

Oct 29 2:00 pm - Oct 29 7:00 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Location

24 S. Main Street, Belmont, North Carolina 28012, United States

A hauntingly fun evening full of activities, art & craft vendors, food vendors, costume contests, a Jack-o'-Lantern contest, free carnival rides, a spooky photo booth, and plenty of candy for trick-o-treaters. This year there will be a touch-a-truck area on South Main Street.

Parking instructions

For information on parking, refer to the public marking map. Click on "map" at the top of the page, above the photos.

Demonstration by NC Budo

Catch a demonstration by NC Budo at the pavilion in Stowe Park beginning at 2 PM. You will not want to miss the board-breaking fun!

Belmont School of Ballet

Returning to Boofest once again, Belmont School of Ballet will be performing in the pavilion of Stowe Park beginning at 5 PM. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to catch a performance you don't want to miss!

Dance Specialties

The dancers of Dance Specialties will offer a variety of performances you will not want to miss in the Pavilion of Stowe Park!

Fab Faces by Ebony

Fab Faces by Ebony is back! Swing by the face painting booth from 2 PM - 7 PM for a design of your choice. Face painting ends promptly at 7 PM.

Costume Contests

Do you have a one of a kind Halloween costume? Make sure to participate in the costume contest for a chance to win! First, second, and third place winners will be awarded for the following categories: ages 0-3, ages 4-6, ages 7-9, and ages 10-12.

Jack-o'-Lantern Contest

Does your Jack-o'-lantern have what it takes to be a winner? Bring your pumpkin to Boofest to be entered into the pumpkin carving contest. All pumpkins must be carved and/or decorated prior to submission. Submitted pumpkins must be picked up by 7 PM at the conclusion of the event.

Touch-A-Truck

This year, you can put your kids in the driver's seat! New for 2022, BooFest will feature a touch-a-truck portion of the event, which offers a unique opportunity to explore trucks, emergency response vehicles, heavy machinery, and other equipment like never before.

Carnival Rides

Make your way to the upper field of Stowe Park for free carnival rides! Tickets are not required.

Chuck It - Axe Throwing & Mobile Archery

After spending almost two years throwing axes and hatchets in other cities and venues, we wanted to bring it home to Charlotte, North Carolina and our region. Chuck it axe throwing is not about hitting a bullseye or being an expert. It’s about the experience and fun it brings along with it in our beautiful weather!

Local Vendors

50+ local vendors will be onsite at BooFest. Make your way through Stowe Park to check out artisan vendors and be sure to grab a bite or sweet treat from the food trucks before the end of the day!

Hocus Pocus

Stick around after the conclusion of BooFest for a Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus! Movie kicks off at 7 PM in the pavilion of Stowe Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Movies in the Park are presented by City of Belmont and Aurora Star Lit Cinema.

Downtown Merchants

There are great places to shop and eat downtown Belmont! Be sure to stop in and visit downtown merchants on Main Street and Catawba Street. Doc's Basement: Trick or Read | 12 PM - 2 PM. Iron Man will be making a special appearance at Doc's Basement on Saturday, October 29. There will also be free comics, a happy meal voucher, and candy! Jekyll & Hyde: Belmont's... + More