Jack-O-Lantern Spooktacular

30/01/2026

🌖This glowing moon has us completely inspired and deep into planning for this year's Jack-O'-Lantern Spooktacular!

🖤An event of this scale takes incredible dedication and months of preparation.

💀From perfecting our delicious menu to designing the ultimate scares and fine-tuning every tiny detail, we are committed to making it our best year yet.

👻None of this would be possible without our amazing team of volunteers!

🎃With that being said we would like to announce the headless horseman will be joining our parade line up this year.

📆We can’t wait to share the magic with you—mark your calendars for October 17, 2026.

🧡We’ll see you there!"

24/10/2025

🔔🔔🔔 Food Alert 🔔🔔🔔

If you're looking for a spine-tingling adventure and a delicious snack, head over to the Haunted Barn this Saturday where you can enjoy a hot slice of pizza before or after braving the haunted barn.
Each slice is priced at just $3, making it an affordable treat whether you prefer to pay with card or cash.
The haunted barn promises thrills and chills, perfect for those seeking a bit of Halloween excitement.
So gather your friends and your courage, and make a night of it with some tasty pizza and a haunted adventure.
We hope to see you there for a frightfully good time.

21/10/2025

📣 Giveaway Time 📣

Like, share, and tag three friends in the comments on this post for a chance to win four free tickets to the Haunted Barn this weekend!

Winner will be announced Friday morning.

20/10/2025

The haunted barn will be open this Saturday from 6:30pm-10:30pm at the Cass County Fairgrounds.

We are excited to announce you can grab a sweet treat from Tahiti Sweetie Poffertjes and Puffles while you wait or work up hunger after a scare. 😱

19/10/2025

If you missed the opportunity to visit the haunted barn this past weekend, you are fortunate that we will be hosting the haunted barn again on October 25 from 6:30 to 10:30 at the Cass County Fairgrounds!

19/10/2025

19/10/2025

What an end to our night, when we say we have the best volunteers around we mean it!
Our Team killed it this evening. 🔪

We would have never been able to do this with out each and everyone of you slaving away. ❤️

We hope you had the best night, we want to hear about your favorite part!?

19/10/2025

Rain or Shine we are running, and they will be too!

18/10/2025

7pm-10pm

18/10/2025

Jack-O-Lantern Spooktacular Alert ‼️

Due to the weather conditions, we regret to inform you that the Halloween parade scheduled for 6:30 PM has been canceled.
However, we invite you to join us for a spooktacular this evening at the Cass County Fairgrounds. From 7 to 10 PM, you can enjoy the haunted barn, along with vendors, witches at the cabins, Halloween-inspired concessions, games, and prizes, as well as a craft activity.
Wristbands can be purchased at the door for $6 . 
Despite the rain, there's still plenty of fun to be had! We hope to see you there, right behind the Virginia School.
Stay safe and come see us!

A little rain, thunder and wind will just add to the spooky atmosphere . 😉

18/10/2025

‼️⚠️‼️ PARADE COMMUNICATION ‼️⚠️‼️

We are watching the weather carefully and are hopeful that the parade continues. We will make the call whether it’s a GO or NO later this afternoon once we see how the storms develop. Line up starts at 6:15 at the Cass County Health Department parking lot. Please watch the Jack-O-Lantern Spooktacular page for updates and the official call. ⛈️😫

Regardless the Spooktacular is STILL HAPPENING even if the parade is called off. Please come up to the fairgrounds and enjoy!!

📣Calling all spirited Souls.

💀This Halloween, let’s make memories that will linger long after the last leaf fall.

🍭Imagine a parade where every step you take as a splash of magic and wander to our community.

🐈‍⬛Whether you’re a ghost with the most, a witch with a twitch, or a superhero, ready to soar, your presence will light up our streets and hearts! 

📣We are excited to announce we will be having our 3rd Annual Halloween Parade this year!

📍Location: Virginia, IL

〰️Line up will be at 5:30pm on South Main Street and go around the Virginia Square and end at Jennie Marr Dunaway Memorial Park

🕕Time:6:30pm

🎃We welcome families, friends, politicians, businesses, groups, and clubs to sign up and participate in our Halloween Parade this year.

📞Reach out to Marc Giovannini to get signed up, at 815-981-6049.

🔮We will be hosting the Jack-O-Lantern Spooktacular following the parade, and look forward to seeing everyone in the celebration.