Darkness falls on Transylvania County. It is time to prepare for my nightly ride. I have gathered my cape, filled my water bottle and sent out an advance party of my (ghostly) white squirrel minions to scout the landscape for a potential bite. I’m thinking barbecue but maybe burgers. For though it may be the very witching hour, the next Taco Tuesday is just around the corner and I have miles of single-track to cover before I crawl into my coffin to sleep.

Autumn is upon us. It is the best season: one of ghosts, ghouls, tricks, treats, devious plots, and very lovely fall leaf color. There are so many fun things do up here in Transylvania County, you’ll feel young again, no matter whether you are a child, a child at heart, or a child of darkness. I look forward to celebrating together. Perhaps on a lonely night, when the moon is out, we might meet for a drink, just the two of us. IPA? Local Lager? Maybe O Negative? Your call. 

Until then.

Immortally yours,

Count Adventurist

For a small town, Rosman sure knows how to throw a big party. This year’s event will celebrate the town and its communities by offering up historical reenactments, military memorials, informative displays, but also plenty of live music, great food, train rides, face-painting, vendors, car show and a bounce house (among other things) for those looking to attain new heights. 

Headless Horsemen and Jack-O-Lantern fans of all ages will grin at the sight of artistically carved pumpkins lighting the trails around Silvermont Park. Also, this family-friendly event features scavenger hunts, face-painting, story-telling, games, live music, food, tours of the historic mansion, and much, much more. 

Even the squirrels get psyched about this classic fall spinner. It begins and ends in the tasting room at Oskar Blues where cyclists can relax after a gorgeous ride down winding valley roads. This is a fully supported race with chip timing, rest stops with medical assistance available, and SAG wagons.

Even in a place with woods as friendly as Transylvania County’s, the forests at night could cause anyone to pick up the pace. Especially if there are ghouls, ghosts, and runners in costume. This thrilling, family-friendly event sends you out armed with a headlamp to conquer the twisty turns of DuPont’s famed trails at this creeptastic event.  

Fancy a touch of the fanciful in your artwork? Local Artists Christine Kosiba, Shannon Whitworth and Margaret Kimble have worked in collaboration with TC Arts Council to create an invitation art event based around mythological creatures of all stripes. The exhibit kicks off with an opening on October 25, as part of the 4th Friday Gallery Walk. Transylvania Community Arts Council is open Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5pm

It’s not a surprise that a place with “Transylvania” in the title would do Halloween right, with tricks, treats, costumes, parades, food, and live music. But there’s also a Flight of the Vampire 5K (capes optional) to get the blood flowing, pumpkin carving, pet costume contests, crafts and so much more. It’s enough to give the mope-iest ghoul a jack-o-lantern grin and probably a little candy to boot. 

Also of note in September:

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