Downtown Blairsville Hosts Free Halloween Pumpkin Hunt

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — A free pumpkin hunt will take place Saturday, Oct. 31, in downtown Blairsville, with numbered pumpkins hidden inside more than 30 local businesses.

Participants can pick up a Pumpkin Hunt card at any participating location between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Hunters then search for the hidden pumpkin in each business and record its number on the card. Pumpkins must be left in place.

To qualify for the prize drawing, participants must visit at least 15 of the participating locations. Those who visit all 30 locations will be entered for a chance to win $100 to a store of their choice. Completed cards must be turned in by 4 p.m. at City Hall, 62 Blue Ridge St., to be entered for a Downtown Blairsville Prize Basket containing gift cards and items from local businesses. No purchase is required.

Participating businesses include Ambry’s Attic, Blairsville Brewing, Blairsville Creative Gifts, Book Bound Books, Cabin Coffee Company, Dancing Rabbits, Daydreamers Studio, Dressed in Luxe, Family Bargain Bazaar, From Me To You, Grandaddy Mimms Distillery, Hemlock Trading Company, Junebug’s Consignment Cottage, Keen Creations & Co., Kelli’s Custom Creations, Laughing Giraffes Toys, Logan Mill Turnpike, Melissa’s Custom Cakes, Mountain Shelter Thrift Store, Odom Springs Vineyard Blairsville Square, Rustic Mountain Decor, S&S Smoothies and Supplements, Safe Pet Thrift Store, Sugar Magnolia Gifts & Interiors, Sunday in the South - Old Soul Market, The Emporium, The Josephine, The Little Local, The Vintage Vault, Tin Roof Country Store & Creamery, and Von Chocolate. Individual store hours may vary.

Organizers encourage visitors to explore shops, dine and enjoy the fall atmosphere downtown. Glow Night is scheduled from 6:30 to 9 p.m. the same day.