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Ghost Tours - October 20

Friday, October 20, 2017

Where: Courthouse Square - next to Senator Sam Ervin statue

When: Friday, October 20, 2017 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm, & 8:30pm

During two weekends this fall learn about Morganton’s spooky history and enjoy our quaint downtown district! The Morganton Ghost Walk was researched by local paranormal investigator Joshua P. Warren who documented creepy events, spooky stories and some bizarre history. The hour-long, scenic tour tells of local history, strange sightings and folklore during a mile and a half walking tour of historic downtown Morganton. Some stories date back 500 years!

Ghost Tours - October 21

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Where: Courthouse Square - next to Senator Sam Ervin statue

When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm, & 8:30pm

Ghost Tours - October 27

Friday, October 27, 2017

Where: Courthouse Square - next to Senator Sam Ervin statue

When: Friday, October 27, 2017 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm, & 8:30pm

Oyster and Shrimp Festival

Saturday, October 28, 2017

Where: Courthouse Square

When: Saturday, October 28, 2017 1-8pm

This will mark the 16th Annual October Oyster and Shrimp Festival, an annual fundraiser for the Burke Arts Council. The event will take place on Saturday, October 28, 2017 on the Old Court House Square and the Burke Arts Council property at 115 E Meeting Street in Downtown Morganton. The event begins at 1pm and goes until 8pm. PLEASE – NO PETS !! Admission to the event is free. The food and drink is available for purchase.

Ghost Tours - October 28

Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017

Where: Courthouse Square - next to Senator Sam Ervin statue

When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm, & 8:30pm

Halloween Spooktacular

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Where: Courthouse Square

When: Tuesday, October 31, 2017 3:00-6:00pm

Calling all goblins, vampires, super heroes, princesses and gypsies and everything in between! Come to Downtown Morganton Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, and enjoy the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Spooktacular! We'll have trick-or-treating at downtown businesses from 3-5pm. When the trick-or-treaters have collected their candy, they can head to the Historic Burke County Courthouse lawn from 3:00pm until 6:00pm for a costume contest, inflatable fun provided by Summit Community Church, and plenty of free games and activities (compliments of the City of Morganton Recreation Department)!