Spirit of Burncoat

October 24th, 2026

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM in the Burncoat High School Gym

Celebrate Halloween with the Burncoat community. Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun featuring Trunk or Treat, a costume contest, craft fair, pumpkin painting, games, activities, and more. Come in costume, bring the family, and enjoy an afternoon at Burncoat High School!

Schedule

TimeLocation
Event Opens11:00 AMGym & Gym Parking Lot
Trunk or Treat Judging12:00 PMGym Parking Lot
Costume Contest2:00 PMGym
Event Ends4:00 PMGym & Gym Parking Lot

Costume Contest

Come dressed to impress! Show off your Halloween creativity in the Spirit of Burncoat Costume Contest for a chance to win prizes.

No advance registration is required. Just arrive in costume and be ready for the contest at 2:00 PM.

Individual

Individual costumes will be judged within the following age divisions:

  • Under 5
  • 5 – 12
  • 13 – 17
  • 18+

Group

Dress up together! Families, friends, couples, and other groups can compete for Best Group Costume.

The group contest is open to groups of all ages, and there are no separate age divisions.

Costumes must be family-friendly and appropriate for a school event.

Trunk or Treat

Trick or treat your way through a parking lot filled with creatively decorated trunks! Kids can collect candy and treats while families check out the amazing decorations.

Host a Trunk

Sign up to decorate your vehicle and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. Each registered trunk includes event admission for up to four people.

Prizes will be awarded for:

  • Judge’s Choice
  • People’s Choice

Space is limited, so register early.

Register a Trunk

Craft Fair

Shop from local crafters, makers, artists, and small businesses inside the Burncoat High School gym. Browse handmade goods, artwork, gifts, seasonal items, and unique finds from local vendors.

Become a Vendor

Reserve a booth at the Spirit of Burncoat Craft Fair. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Become a Vendor

More Halloween Fun

There will be more to explore throughout the event, including:

  • Tie-dye T-shirts *
  • Pumpkin Painting *
  • Face Painting *
  • LEGO Building Area
  • Raffle *
  • Cornhole
  • Lollipop Pull
  • and more…

* Some activities may require an additional fee.

Admission

Children

$5

Grade 8 and younger • Children under 2 are free

General Admission

$10

Burncoat HS Students & Staff: $8 with ID

Family of Four

$20

Includes admission for 2 children and 2 adults

Get Involved

Volunteer

Spirit of Burncoat is powered by volunteers. Help us run activities, assist with setup and cleanup, support the costume contest, and more.

Volunteer

Become a Sponsor

Help make Spirit of Burncoat possible while showing your support for students and families in the Burncoat community.

Sponsor the Event

Frequently Asked Questions

No, costumes are not required.

Tickets will only be available for purchase at the entrance. You may pay with cash or credit card.

Cash and credit cards will be accepted by the event. Craft vendors may have different methods accepted.