Now in TWO Locations for DOUBLE THE FUN!
Get ready for a spine-tingling spectacle at the Halloween Carnival at Miner’s Park & The Visitor’s Center in Big Stone Gap! A hauntingly fun, week-long celebration for all ages!
Toddlers and smaller kids will find fun stuff at The visitor Center while older kids and adults will find fun at Miners Park!
From October 23 through October 31, Miner’s Park will be transformed into a chilling carnival of thrills. Expect hauntingly delightful attractions such as a Ferris wheel, Scary Go-Round, The Sinister Slide, and other edge-of-your-seat carnival rides—all with a spooky twist that will give you goosebumps.
Carnival Hours:
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Friday : 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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Sunday: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Monday–Thursday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Halloween Night (Oct 31): 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
You’ll also find classic carnival treats like funnel cakes, cotton candy, candy apples, fries, and cold drinks to fuel your frights. And don’t be surprised if a creepy surprise, like a 7-foot-tall werewolf, crosses your path—this carnival knows how to scare and delight.
Live Music Highlights:
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Saturday, October 25 – Creepy Concert by Cover the Mirrors featuring Jypsi Tryk. Enjoy a haunting night filled with live music, perfect for fans of spooky-themed tunes. 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
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Friday, October 31 – Beastly Bands and Monstrous Music. Enjoy a collection of LIVE(undead?) music from Halloween themed groups! 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Location:
Miner’s Park, 420 Wood Ave E, Big Stone Gap
Visitor Center , 306 Wood Ave E, Big Stone Gap

This is Halloween at its best—a carnival by day, a fright fest by night. Whether you’re chasing thrills or just craving cotton candy and creepy tunes, it’s all happening here in the heart of the Gap.
Enter if you dare—but bring your bravery… you’ll need it.
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