October 7, 2012 – Marble Springs State Historic Site, in conjunction with the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association, will be hosting “Halloween Haunts and Haints”, Saturday, October 27, from 4 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  You can expect to enjoy trick or treating at the historic buildings; haunted trail; period children’s craft activities; prize raffle, and, of course, storytelling for the young & young at heart!  A complete schedule of events can be found at the Marble Springs Facebook page or web site (www.marblesprings.net).

A costume parade & contest will begin at 5:15pm so be sure to get here early!! Costume Contest Categories include: Best Fictional, Cutest, Scariest, Most Historical, Most Creative, & Best Overall. Registration begins at 4:00 and closes at 5:00. Registration fee of $1.00 per person is required for participation. The “Halloween Haunts and Haints” Costume Contest is generously sponsored by: Dollywood, Wonderworks, Tennessee Smokies, Adventure Raceway, Hollywood Wax Museum, and Wilderness at the Smokies.

Admission: $5.00 16+, $3 ages 4 – 15, ages 3 & under are FREE; Family cap at $20.00; Parking is free.

A Rain date is scheduled for November 3 in the event of cancellation due to inclement weather.

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