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Smithfield & Isle of Wight is fast becoming the HALLOWEEN Destination in Tidewater!
“Remember when You used to look forward all year to Trick or Treating on Halloween night?
…Strolling the charming streets of a friendly small town with candy galore and enough tasty treats and terrifying tricks to thrill both the young - and the young at heart!
Historic Smithfield still hosts that quintessential Halloween experience!
So come for the candy, the contests, the creepy characters and the captivating encounter….
Halloween in Historic Smithfield has become!
Don’t miss this opportunity to show your children what the spirit of trick or treating was like…
and still is on the streets of Historic Smithfield, THIS Halloween!”
Safe Trick or Treat
Halloween Night
Sunday, October 31 from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m.
• The Smithfield Times will provide Trick or Treat bags which parents can pick up prior to Halloween.
• Local businesses will provide "treats!"
• A town ordinance restricts Trick or Treating to children 12 and under.
Halloween Party at the Smithfield Times
• Starting Time 5:30 p.m. and costume judging 6:30 p.m.
• Jack-o-lantern contest. Carved pumpkins may be brought to The Smithfield Times between the hours of 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. the day of the event. Pumpkins must include carver's name clearly printed and should have candles inside for night judging.
• Costume Contest. Age Groups, including adult, and categories to be decided.
• Refreshments. Lemonade and cookies.
For further information call: 357-3288.
Zombie Wedding at Bon Vivant Market
Friday, October 29
Few people know the true story of Oktoberfest. In the early 1800's there was a royal wedding in Bavaria of Prince Ludwig to Princess Teresa. The wedding was the event of the season and the following reception proved to be the alltime biggest wedding reception Germany has ever seen. It lastest for weeks! This party became famous and is celebrated once a year to this day!
Little does anyone know, except the Beer Dogs at Bon Vivant, the story of the Prince & Princess had a grisly ending. The Prince & Princess as well as the Bishop who married them never died. They became the living dead and every year search for a place to repeat the wedding that brought then such happiness.
This year they found Smithfield. They will celebrate the wedding, for the 200th time, at Bon Vivant on Friday October 29th at 7.
All Smithfield zombies are invited as well as their living guests.
$5.00 per person Beer Tasting will be part of the wedding. Food provided.
RSVP required.
A Pickleman Production
For further information call: 365-0932.
Haunted Hay Ride through the Forest
Friday & Saturdays
October 8 through 22, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
October 23 - 30, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
October 31, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Ride begins and you can purchase tickets at the Commuter Parking Lot beside Powerhouse Equipment, 600 W. Main Street in downtown Smithfield. Refreshments available for purchase.
$5 per person. All proceeds go to the Isle of Wight/Surry Relay for Life.
For further information call (757) 357-7707.
Fright Night Forest
Saturday, October 30
7:00 p.m. until Midnight
Heritage Park-21311 Courthouse Highway, Windsor
$5 donation
Benefit for Madison Arnot, sponsored by the Sheriff’s Office
Free Reflective Trick or Treat Bags to the first 200 visitors
For further information call (757) 357-2151.
Also…
Visit girl this! to pick up a
“Hello Kitty” Halloween coloring sheet.
Return it by October 29.
The winner will receive a $10 gift card!
The winner will be announced October 31.
girl this! is located at the Boardwalk Shops at Smithfield Station
409C South Church Street in Smithfield
For more information call (757) 357-2996.
Book Signing at Nautical Décor with author, Debbie Holmes
Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Featuring the book “Unforeseen Circumstances”
- a Mystery/Romance novel ala “The Pirates of the Caribbean.”
Nautical Decor is located at the Boardwalk Shops
at Smithfield Station
409E South Church Street in Smithfield
For more information call (757) 357-0037.
Smithfield & Isle of Wight CVB Staff:
Judy Hare Winslow, Director of Tourism
Lois Chapman, Marketing & Public Relations Manager
Cheryl Whitener, Visitor Center Manager
Terry Rhinier, Event Coordinator
Kristin Wilda, Farmer's Market Manager
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Smithfield & Isle of Wight CVB and the Isle of Wight Arts League are partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the Virginia Tourism Corporation.
