Four Festive Events Coming to Spencer & Van Buren County This Fall 🎉

The Cumberland Plateau is gearing up for a season of community celebration. Van Buren County’s chamber of commerce has lined up a quartet of seasonal events that promise to bring neighbors together, from haunted trails and ghost stories to turkey trots and a Dr. Pepper festival-each one a chance to experience local hospitality and holiday spirit.

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar

The festivities kick off this Saturday, October 24th, with two simultaneous events. Trail of Treats begins at 5 p.m., offering families a spooky-but-fun walk through a candy-filled route. At the same time, Legends by Lantern runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., inviting guests to experience local folklore and ghost stories by lantern light. 🔦

Looking ahead, Turkey Trot + Gobble Wobble is scheduled for November 21st-a fun run and community gathering perfect for the pre-Thanksgiving season. 🦃 Then, as the holidays approach, the Dr. Pepper Festival takes over on December 5th, bringing vendors, food, and festive cheer to Spencer. 🎄

🎟️ How to Participate

For the October 24th events, seating for Legends by Lantern is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested attendees can reserve their spot using the registration form available through the Van Buren-Spencer Chamber of Commerce. If you’d like to volunteer and hand out candy along the Trail of Treats, the chamber is looking for helpers-email them to get involved. 👻

Registration for Turkey Trot + Gobble Wobble and vendor applications for the Dr. Pepper Festival are also open through the chamber. Whether you’re coming as a participant, vendor, or volunteer, there’s a role for everyone in making these events special. ✨

✨ Why You’ll Want to Be There

These events are more than just calendar fillers-they’re the heartbeat of small-town life on the plateau. Trail of Treats and Legends by Lantern offer families a chance to experience Halloween magic in a safe, community-centered way. The Turkey Trot combines fitness and fun, while the Dr. Pepper Festival celebrates local flavor and brings the whole county together as the year winds down. 🌟

Whether you’re a longtime Spencer resident or new to Van Buren County, these events are your invitation to be part of something that matters. Grab a friend, mark your calendar, and plan to show up-your community is counting on it. 💛