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Spooky on the Square

Spooky on the Square, October 24th, 2026, in historic downtown Gainesboro. Car show 8 AM to 12 PM, chili cook-off 11 AM to 1 PM, family movie night 6 PM (movie to be determined), and the historic Gainesboro ghost walk starting at 8 PM. Proceeds benefit the Blue-Collar Scholars scholarship fund.

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Join us for the first annual Spooky on the Square Saturday, October 24th in Downtown Gainesboro, Tennessee! This full day event features our third annual Downtown Cook-Off and Car Show, a free family movie night, and historic ghost walk.

Proceeds from Spooky on the Square directly fund the Blue-Collar Scholars scholarship, sending local teens to trade or vocational schools.

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Cook Team Registration Enter your team in the downtown cook-off. Register a team Car Show Show off your ride on the square. Register a vehicle Ghost Walk Tickets Hear Gainesboro's spookiest stories. Get tickets Sponsor the Event Support a fall tradition downtown. Become a sponsor Volunteer Help us set up, serve and clean up. Volunteer

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Visitors browsing booths beside Halloween decorations at Spooky on the Square
Scarecrow decoration at Spooky on the Square
A cook team at their table under a blue canopy
Cook teams
Classic cars lined up for the car show
Car show
Downtown Cook-Off award plate with the Blue-Collar Scholars logo
Cook-off award