This is the year of the Hessian! No need to fear Covid with him riding around. You never know what he will has in store for you this year. His ghouls and goblins are ready for their annual snack. This is a fundraiser presented by the Sedley Volunteer Fire Department.

Come meet some of Smithfield's most famous ghosts! Walk will depart from the 1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse (130 Main Street) every 15 minutes. TICKETS: Adults: $10, Children 6-12: $5, Children under 6: FREE. Tickets will be sold at the Smithfield Visitor Center from Sept 22 through Oct 23 until 4 pm, and also the nights of the event, if tickets are available. $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 - 12, 6 and under are free. TICKETS GO FAST...get your today! Tickets sell out early - get yours today! CHECK OR CASH ONLY! Credit/debit cards not accepted.

Lindsay Harts, candidate for Sussex Commonwealth's Attorney, will have a fundraiser event at Stony Creek Park. Sussex County Fall Festival, featuring arts & crafts, games, pumpkins, apple cider, kettle corn and more.

There will be a pumpkin painting contest for various age groups in Downtown Hertford from 11:00 - 2:00. Pumpkins and painting supplies will be available on a first come, first serve basis or you may drop off your pumpkin on the 17th. Prizes will be awarded for each age group. Pumpkins will be on display on the Perquimans County Courthouse lawn from Oct 17 to 31st. Winners announced at 5PM on October 30th. View and vote on your favorite pumpkin for each age group at the Historic Hertford Facebook page: facebook.com/HistoricHertford