3rd Annual Half Dead Car Show & Halloween Festival

As daylight filters through drifting autumn mist, the grounds of Vintage Garage Antiques awaken with a haunting charm. Rows of cars—some cloaked in cobwebs, others grinning with monstrous grilles or glowing eyes—stand ready for judgment. Costumes aren’t required, but the cars seem to whisper otherwise, each one eager to show off its eerie disguise. Vendor booths stretch across the grounds like a haunted marketplace, offering strange curiosities, seasonal treats, and handcrafted oddities. Lanterns sway in the breeze, casting long, dancing shadows that make you wonder what might be lurking just out of sight. A live DJ fills the air with spooky beats, from ghostly grooves to bone‑rattling remixes. The music pulses through the crowd like a heartbeat beneath the pale afternoon sun. Belly dancers glide through the festival, their shimmering costumes catching the light like enchanted flames. Their movements feel almost supernatural, as if they’re calling ancient spirits to join the celebration. The costume contest invites witches, monsters, heroes, and creatures unknown to step into the spotlight. Cheers echo through the festival as each participant reveals their most haunting look. Raffles add a spark of suspense, each ticket a chance to win something wickedly delightful. Spooky trophies await the bravest car owners—twisted, eerie creations that look like they were forged in a haunted workshop deep in the woods. And throughout the festival, trick‑or‑treating keeps little goblins and ghouls busy as they wander from booth to booth collecting sweets. After the Festival… the Night Beckons When the festival winds down and the shadows grow longer, the magic doesn’t end. Families and costumed creatures make their way to Clarkesville, Georgia’s historic square from 5pm-7pm, where the town transforms into a twilight wonderland of glowing pumpkins, friendly frights, and door‑to‑door trick‑or‑treating. The square comes alive with laughter, rustling leaves, and the soft glow of storefronts offering treats to every wandering spirit. It’s the perfect way to close out a day of spooky celebration—safe, festive, and full of small-town Halloween charm. Call or text Melanie if interested in being a vendor- (470) 455-1140 Vendor spots are $40Vehicles are $20 Interested in becoming a sponsor? Any donation will help.