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Greetings Friends:
It is the very witching hour up at my castle and I stand alone looking out over the sleepy forests and valleys below, wondering where a creature of the night might find conversation, companionship and a pint of craft ale (or perhaps a nice O negative) on this dark and lonely night. As you may have guessed, I have returned to Transylvania County in advance of my very favorite holiday, in order to take in some mountain biking and join my good friends, Frankenstein and the Wolfman for our annual hiking trip to Gorges State Park. It will be a howling good time, I’m sure.
As for you mortals, you should enjoy the fall colors (my minions report the leaves are lovely by daylight!) and experience the bounty of the season, before we monsters take to the streets for Halloweenfest. I can promise tricking, treating and a gloriously ghoulish good time for humans of all ages—from snack-sized to entrée. Until then, I will see you in the shadows, in the black, cruising down a single track, cape flying, on a moonless night.
Immortally Yours,
Count Adventurist
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We’ve Got Spirit, Yes We Do
Hometown Teams
Transylvania County Library
212 S Gaston St, Brevard
October 1-24
Wander through this fascinating travelling exhibit (a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institute and the NC Humanities Council) that looks at the way sports effect American culture and identity.
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Color Me Impressed
Pink and Blues Hiking Tour
Pisgah Field School
October 2, 8, 13, 21, 29
12-4pm
Take an afternoon to wander through the pink beds on one of Pisgah National Forest’s most beautiful trails. This 3.5 mile loop follows pristine creeks, towering hemlocks and winds down an incredible wetland boardwalk. Guides will discuss the history and ecology of this remarkable place. Afterwards enjoy a pint at Oskar Blues Brewery. Bring a bag lunch to enjoy a snack beneath the shade of the changing leaves!
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The Wood-be Greats
Forest Festival Day and Intercollegiate Woodsmen’s Meet
Cradle of Forestry
Saturday, October 17
9am-5pm
What happens when you mix eighty craftspeople, a slew of competitive, aspiring woodsmen and a festive atmosphere on a mild autumn weekend? A Paul Bunyan-sized good time for the whole family. Learn about traditional mountain living, see glorious local arts and crafts and cheer on your favorite Paul Bunyan in archery, ax throwing, pole felling and more.
Get Lumberjack-ed up here.
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Bear Necessities
Nature Nuts: Bears
Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
October 14, 24
9-11am
It’s almost time for hibernation season to begin. And there couldn’t be a better time to learn all about our native black bears. This program, with its stories, crafts and games, geared toward students 4-7, covers pretty much everything a kid needs to know about these furry beasts.
Follow the tracks here for more information.
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Craftastic!
Transylvania County Handcrafters Guild Show and Sale
Under the Big Tent at Brevard College
October 9-10
9am-5pm
The artists and craftspeople displaying their wares in this show will be offering handmade items of all kinds so you can get inspiration for your next big project and get a jump on holiday shopping with truly one-of-a-kind gifts.
Find your next favorite here.
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Tails of Terror
Revenge of the White Squirrels and Lighted Pumpkin Patch Trail
Silvermont Park
October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
6:30-10:30pm
Recent reports of a white, furry beast prowling the grounds near Silvermont Mansion in downtown Brevard requires the investigative prowess of our top kid detective squads. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to walk the haunted pumpkin patch, play spooky games and track down the mysterious squirrel shaped prowler before it’s too late! (Note: though the trail may be thick by ghosts, pirates, spiders, bats and creepy jack-o-lanterns, it is also wheelchair and stroller accessible and appropriate for kids of all ages).
Squirrel up on your facts here.
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Circle Your Wagons
Camping In the Old Style
Cradle of Forestry
Saturday, October 10
9am-5pm
This is not your father’s campsite. It might, however, be your great-great-great grandfather’s. These 19th century re-enactors set up camp in the Cradle of Forestry and give visitors a rare look into what a mountainous expedition looked like in the days when sending an Instagram involved a two-week pony ride through rough terrain.
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Frightime Hike
The Legend of Tommy Hodges
Cradle of Forestry
October 23-24
7:45 and 9pm
On a dark Halloween in 1906, Tommy Hodges, a student at The Biltmore Forest School disappeared, never to be seen again. Or so the story goes. Get a few goose bumps as you walk one mile of trail at the Cradle of Forestry at this one-of-a-kind theatrical event. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a flashlight and take part in the legend.
Scare up more information here.
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Go For The Jog-ular
Flight of the Vampire 5K, 10K and Children’s Fun Run
Downtown Brevard
Saturday, October 31
8am, Registration at 7am
Join witches, vampires, ghosts, ghouls, werewolves and their ghoulish friends as they try to beat their personal best while wearing capes and fangs with their running shoes. This beloved yearly race event gives runners the chance to get in a solid workout before a full day of candy-eating at Halloweenfest.
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Treat Yourself
Halloweenfest/CANsylvania
Downtown Brevard
Saturday, October 31
All Day
In Monster, “Transylvania” means “Party,” and that probably accounts for why ghosts, goblins, witches, warlocks, zombies and even your sweet old mummy are probably headed to Brevard on October 31. This all day event features costume contests, pumpkin carving, a cook off, a haunted house, a mountain music competition, ghost tours, food and more fun than a barrel of vampire bats and flying monkeys. Ghouls of legal drinking age might want to head out to Oskar Blues after nightfall for CANsylvania featuring Big Daddy Love starting at 9pm.
Get tricked-out here. Info on CANsylvania can be found here.
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