Ghostly Gratitude: The Supply Room and We Think In Ink Sponsor Ashland Halloween

Ashland Halloween is sponsored by The Supply Room company

Gather 'round, ghosts and goblins, because this year, Ashland Halloween is brewing up a wickedly wonderful treat for the community, and we have some fang-tastic sponsors to thank. 

Downtown Ashland Association is proud to support kids’ trick-or-treating on Halloween–Tuesday, October 31 from 5-8pm–with an online map, scavenger hunt, and prizes! The effort wouldn’t be possible without the support of two local businesses: 

  • The Supply Room Company, the second-largest independent office furniture and supplies dealer in the US, and 

  • We Think In Ink, a custom design, apparel, and print company with two locations in the Center of the Universe.

We sat down with the folks from The Supply Room to find out what they're looking forward to during Ashland Halloween. Marketing and Communications Manager Wallace Parker’s answer was all treats and no tricks: "We are looking forward to coming together as a community this Fall. Halloween is such a great time to be outside, spend time with families, and see the beauty of Ashland."

The Supply Room Company office in Ashland Virginia

But what makes this Ashland company special, you ask? Supply Room Company Chief Operating Officer Yancey Jones Jr. explained, 

"The Supply Room Company is fundamentally an Ashland business – started right on the railroad tracks – where Trackside Grill is today. We take great pride in the fact that Ashland is our hometown, and the people have supported us in growing to where we are today."

“The Supply Room Company is fundamentally an Ashland business – started right on the railroad tracks – where Trackside Grill is today. We take great pride in the fact that Ashland is our hometown, and the people have supported us in growing to where we are today.”
— Chief Operating Officer, Yancey Jones Jr.

The Supply Room Company both supports our community and its industry, Yancey said, "To me, The Supply Room Company stands out by way of the people that make up our amazing team. Our incredible customer service and product that we source and provide across the mid-Atlantic is successful due to the people who support it and make it happen. We are incredibly grateful for our partners, vendors, and team members who make the magic happen, and it’s an honor to see the business continue to evolve right here in Ashland where we started."

While you enjoy the festivities of kids’ trick-or-treating and scavenger hunt on Tuesday, remember to tip your witch’s hat to We Think In Ink and The Supply Room for their spellbinding support of Ashland Halloween. 

Learn more about how to make this Halloween celebration in the Center of the Universe a spooktacular success at AshlandHalloween.com

Family-Friendly Frights in Ashland Halloween

Photo credit: New Community Church Candypalooza

Ashland Halloween is brewing up a cauldron of fun for little goblins! Plan your long weekend full of family-friendly fun with these eerie-sistible events.

Trick-or-Treats
Kids Trick-or-Treat and Scavenger Hunt with Downtown Ashland Association
Tuesday, October 31

Truck or Treat at Patrick Henry Family YMCA
Friday, October 27

Candypalooza Lane with New Community Church

Tuesday, October 31

Ashland Moose Lodge Trunk or Treat
Tuesday, October 31

Halloween at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center
Tuesday, October 31

Scare Views

Hocus Pocus at the Ashland Theatre
Saturday, October 28

Jack and the Beanstalk at the Ashland Theatre
Saturday, October 28

The Nightmare Before Christmas at St. James the Less Episcopal Church
Sunday, October 29

Edu-spook-tion

Halloween at the Ashland Museum
October 27 - 29

Bats at the Library
Saturday, October 28

Spirits of Railroad Ave with Ashland Haunted History Tours

October 27 - 29

Boo Bites

Ashland Farmers Market
Saturday, October 28

Farmview Creamery at Jessica Robertson’s Studio
Saturday, October 28

📍Enchiladas Halloween at @Casa Herradura Family Mexican Restaurant

October 27 - 31

What is Next for Secretariat?

Yes! Secretariat is coming home to Ashland. NO! Fundraising is not over…

Thanks to the generous donations made by hundreds of supporters, the Ashland Museum can officially purchase Jocelyn Russell’s beautiful bronze monument - “Secretariat Racing Into History.” But Secretariat for Virginia’s fundraising isn’t over the finish line yet.

What is next for Virginia’s equestrian champion? Before the sculpture’s return to the Center of the Universe, the whole project has to be bought and paid for. Installation, landscaping, benches, donor plaques, and informational signage must be constructed.

If fundraising is completed, a dedication ceremony will be held in the Center of the Universe in the spring of 2024. Randolph-Macon College campus has been selected as the location of the Secretariat sculpture - just across from the Ashland-Hanover Visitors Center beside Ashland’s Amtrak Station.

For additional information on the Secretariat monument project and to make your donation, visit www.SecretariatforVirginia.com and www.ashlandmuseum.org.

Off the Rails Craft Beer Festival: Brews, Boos & BBQ

Ashland Virginia's Off the Rails Craft Beer Festival

👻Ashland goes Off the Rails at the Brews, Boos & Barbecue Craft Beer Festival! The Hanover Arts and Activities Center has all the beer necessities to make your hops and dreams come true October 28 3-7pm. 👇

Drinks

🍺Beer Tasting Tents 

with Center of the Universe Brewing Company

and Origin Beer Lab

🍷Wine Tent 

with James River Cellars


Food
🐷Barbecue 

by Bourne Rogue Events

🍔Hamburgers

🌭Hot Dogs

🍽️Grilled Sausages 

by Ashland Rotary Club

Entertainment
🎵Live music 

by Buckville Hootenanny

☀️Cornhole

🏸Lawn Games

Costume Contests:

🎭Rocky Horror Picture Show Contest

🏆Win tickets to the Ashland Theatre’s shadow cast screening

💁‍♀️Taylor Swift Eras Tour Fits Contest

🏆Win tickets to the Eras Tour Movie at the Ashland Theatre

🧟‍♂️All Costume Contest

🏆Win prizes from RED VEIN Escape Room


Tickets
🎫 $15 entry (online tickets)

🎫 $7 full beer pours

🎫 $4 half beer pours

🎫 $8 full wine pours 

🎫 $25 per wine bottle
Buy online at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center

Autumnal Adventures for Adults at Ashland Halloween

Halloween events for adults in Ashland, Virginia

Tricks aren’t just for kids. Treat yourself to a weekend’s worth of autumnal adventures for adults during Ashland Halloween: Oct 27-31.


Spooky Spirits
Halloween Margaritas

12 PM all spooky season at Casa Herradura Family Mexican Restaurant


Hard Cider on Tap

12 PM all spooky season at Center of the Universe Brewing Company

Wine Tasting
5 PM Friday, October 27 at Caboose Market and Cafe

Adult Trick-or-Treat Bar Crawl

6 PM Friday, October 27 throughout Downtown Ashland

Off the Trails Craft Beer Festival

3 PM Saturday, October 28 at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center

Eerie Entertainment

Phobia Escape Room Challenge
1 PM all spooky season at RED VEIN Escape

Walking Ghost Tour

7:30 PM Friday, Saturday, and Sunday all spooky season with Ashland Haunted History Tours

Main Street Station in Concert

8 PM Friday, October 27 at Huddle Up Sports Bar

The Rocky Horror Picture Show - with a shadow cast!

8 PM Saturday, October 28 at the Ashland Theatre

HonkyTonk Heroes in Concert

8 PM Saturday, October 28 at Huddle Up Sports Bar