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Great Gahanna Goblin Fest

Great Gahanna Goblin Fest

$Black and Grey banner with spiderweb, bats, moon and text \"Great Gahanna Goblin Fest\"$

Calling all ghouls and goblins, the Great Gahanna Goblin Fest is back! Get ready for a frightfully fun night, presented by Kemba Financial Credit Union, sponsored by the Gahanna Parks and Recreation Foundation, and supported by Orthopedic One, Tina Wedebrook, Re/MAX Connection, Renewal by Andersen, and Raising Cane's. This evening is packed full of spooktactular fun and Halloween magic for the whole family. From hayrides, to live entertainment, storytelling and smores to Trick-or-Treating.

EVENT SCHEDULE + VENDORS

Prepare for a night of bone-rattling thrills and magical mayhem!

Featured Frights:

5:40 - 6:10 p.m. and 8:15 - 8:35 p.m. - Ohio Canid Center – Get up close with mysterious canines from the shadows.
6:15 - 6:35 p.m. and 7:30 - 8 p.m. - Dr. Dan the Science Man – Expect mind-blowing experiments with a spooky twist.
6:45 - 7:05 p.m. and 9 - 9:20 p.m. - Ohio School of Falconry - Catch these majestic creatures take flight, if you dare!

Haunting Happenings All Evening Long:

Sway Witch – She glides through the night, casting a spell on all who watch.
Strolling Band – Ghastly grooves and eerie tunes will fill the air!
Stilt Walkers – Towering terrors that roam the park!
Fire Breathers – Watch the flames fly in a spectacle of frightful fun!

Vendors

Tortilla Street Food
Schmidt's Sausage Truck
Grilled Cheese Gangsters
Fat Kids Burgers
DrinkNTreats
Midway Kettle Corn
Let's Glow Crazy

Want to join the monstrous mayhem? Apply to be a vendor, HERE! Bring your best brews, bites, crafts, or creepy creations and become part of the festivity!

TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL

Calling all little monsters, witches, and wizards—our Trick or Treat Trail is back and sweeter than ever! Creep your way through Academy Park and stop by candy stations scattered throughout the festival grounds for delicious treats and spooky surprises.

Want to be part of the fun? We’re summoning Trick or Treat vendors to join the trail soon! If you’d like to hand out goodies to our ghoulish guests, check back for the application link. All vendors must bring at least 2,500 pieces of candy or small trinkets!

EVENT MAP

Wander the wicked wonders of Goblin Fest with ease! Our spooktacular event map will be available soon to help you navigate every eerie attraction, creepy craft corner, and ghoulishly good stop.

PARKING + SHUTTLE

Ghoul-friends and spooky spirits, don’t fear the parking chaos! Onsite parking will be available at Academy Park, just a broomstick’s ride away from all the frightful fun.

To secure your spot, guests can pre-register for one of two time slots for just $5:

5:30 – 7:15 p.m.
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Grab your parking now—before all spots vanish like a ghost in the night!

Free offsite parking will be available at 1375 Cherry Way Drive and 1356 Cherry Way Drive. A free shuttle will be available to transport guests between 1356 Cherry Way Drive and a drop-off point near the Park’s entrance. The shuttle will begin operating at 5:30 p.m. and will run through the end of the event.