Trunk or Treat in Banner Elk
Prizes, candy and haunted house at Tate-Evans Park

Avery County goblins and ghouls – along with their parents and friends – are invited to gather at Tate-Evans Park in Banner Elk for the fourth annual Halloween Trunk or Treat, held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31.
It’s a one-stop night of Halloween thrills, complete with Haunted House and loads of candy for the trick-or-treaters. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the “Trunk or Treat,” by bringing candy to share with the kids. More fun can be had by decorating your vehicle – prizes are awarded to the first, second and third place “ghostmobiles.”

A costume contest for the kids adds to the excitement, with prizes awarded by age group for prettiest, scariest, cutest and most original. If costumes and decorated cars aren’t your thing, bring along your decorated or carved pumpkin to enter in the new Jack-o-Lantern contest. There will be hot dogs, peanuts and roasted corn available for purchase, so folks needn’t worry about dinner.

Trunk or Treat is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Banner Elk, with donations of labor and treats from area patrons and businesses.

The Avery County Arts Council is a non-profit organization working to enrich the people of Avery County through meaningful arts and cultural experiences. For more than 30 years, the council has helped to support school arts programs and served as a resource for artists and the community. For more information, contact the Avery County Arts Council at (828) 898-4292 or info@averycountyartscouncil.org.