Your DEACTOWN Halloween Guide
We can't wait to host you at Allegacy Financial Stadium this Halloween! Below you can find your ideal timeline to make the most out of your DEACTOWN Halloween
Wake Forest vs. Virginia | Sat., Oct. 31 | 3:45 p.m.
10:45 a.m.
Lots Open: Put on your best costume and head to Allegacy Financial Stadium
11:00 a.m.
Tailgate: Pull up in your parking spot, get out the grill, and enjoying some tailgating with your whole crew
12:30 p.m.
Fun at Gate 5: Pumpkin Patch & Photo Area for fans of all ages
12:45 p.m.
Lowe's Fan Zone: Have fun on the Halloween inflatables (Pumpkin Toss Showdown, Boo and Bounce Pumpkin, Pumpkin Smash Axe Throw), enjoy listening to a live band, snap some spooky photos, stop by the Deacon Shop for all your gameday gear needs, grab a drink at the Beer Den & more!
1:30 p.m.
Deacon Walk: Catch the Deacon on his bike, as he leads Coach Dickert and the team to the locker room
2:15 p.m.
Gates Open!
3:00 p.m.
Get ready for sweet treats and spooky fun! Stop by the tables inside Gate 5 from 3–4 p.m. for trick-or-treating and to meet players from the women’s basketball, baseball and women’s golf teams. Plus, find Jack Skellington and Sally, the Bride of Frankenstein, and Pumpkinella for more candy and fun photo opportunities!
3:30 p.m.
Golden Knights: Get to your seats to watch a team of parachuters jump from their plane and fly down onto the field during the National Anthem
3:45 p.m.
Kick Off!
In-Game
Feel the spirit of Halloween all game long with fun halloween music, videos, and more. Fans can also enjoy gameday beverage specials of $5 Michelob Ultra at all portable concessions stands and a specialty Witches Brew cocktail at select locations. Be sure to dress to impress for the costume contest on the field.
Halftime
Enjoy a Thriller performance by The Spirit of the Old Gold and Black Marching Band & Jr. Spirit.
Post Game
Before you head out, be sure to pick up a pumpkin from one of the pumpkin patches and get tickets for Merrimack on Nov. 7.
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