Maggie Valley · October 30–31, 2026
ScreamFest Halloween Festival 2026
Upcoming event
Children’s trick-or-treating is a featured activity! Hot Head Events brings two days of Halloween and fall fun to Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.
- Dates and hours
- Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 2026: noon–midnight each day, Eastern time, according to the Town of Maggie Valley.
- Location
- Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, as listed in the town’s 2026 venue calendar.
- Admission
- $10; children 12 and under free, according to the town’s 2026 festival calendar. Separate attraction charges and whether admission covers one or both days are unconfirmed.
- Organizer
- Hot Head Events · 828-246-1978 · hotheadevents@gmail.com
Daytime family fun
The town lists children’s trick-or-treating, live music, games, food and craft vendors, and Halloween and fall activities. Individual activity times have not been confirmed.
After-dark attractions
The town advertises a haunted house after dark. Families can choose daytime activities without planning a haunted-house visit.
Plan for your child’s comfort
Daytime activities may be more comfortable for children sensitive to loud sounds, crowds, darkness, or unexpected scares. Live music and busy crowds can still occur during daylight. Bring headphones, plan breaks, and choose an easy exit. Designated quiet hours, scare-free routes, and other sensory accommodations have not been confirmed; this event is not listed here as sensory-friendly.
Add both days to your calendar
Sources and current details
Town event listing: dates, hours, and activities · Town’s 2026 calendar: admission and venue address
Checked October 16, 2026. The town’s primary listing takes precedence over conflicting third-party hours and addresses. Costume contests, face painting, karaoke, additional haunted attractions, and special guests have not been independently verified with the organizer and are not promised here. Schedules and conditions can change.