Sweet Melissa's Dream

Blues, Brews, & Boos Music Festival
Front Street, Marietta, PA
Saturday October 10, 2026
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm

The Midnight Harvest has arrived. 

Countless hours of layering, shaping, and painting have led to this moment! I’m so excited to unveil my full 2026 Halloween papier-mâché collection: The Midnight Harvest.

From grinning pumpkins and swooping bats to gentle spirits haunting paper forms, each piece is handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, and ready for a home this spooky season. Find the full collection at the Blues, Brews, and Boos Music Festival! Check out all the information below. See you there!

Get ready for the ultimate autumn block party on Front Street! Join us for the annual Blues, Brews, and Boos Festival—Marietta’s premier open-air music festival celebrating incredible live blues, craft brews, local shopping, delicious food truck eats, and festive spooky vibes.

 WHAT TO EXPECT

• Admission: Free to attend!

• Live Blues: We’re bringing local musical talent on 4 outdoor stages to keep the block rocking. (Full band lineup coming soon below!)

• Local Brews & Spirits: Sip on cold craft beers and seasonal cocktails from our local favorites.

• Artisan Market: Stroll along Front Street and shop a curated selection of handmade goods, crafts, and unique finds from over 50 local creators.

• Food Truck Alley: Grab a bite from some of the region's best food trucks, offering everything from savory BBQ to sweet autumn treats.

 WRISTBAND & SUPPORTING A GOOD CAUSE

Want to enjoy a cold adult beverage while you stroll the street?

• ID Pre-Check: Stop by any of our yellow Event Tents for a quick $5 ID pre-check to grab your drinking wristband.

• Perks: Your wristband allows you to carry your drink on the street and unlocks special discounted pricing on selected drafts and cocktails at participating spots!

• Give Back: 100% of the wristband proceeds directly fund the Front Street Cherry Tree Restoration & Monarch Habitat initiative to keep Marietta beautiful.

 BANDS

• ARTISAN STAGE (TBD)

• McCLEARY'S STAGE (TBD)

• SHANK'S STAGE (TBD)

• RIVER TRAIL STAGE (TBD)

 A SPECIAL THANK YOU!

This community event is made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors.

• Love’s Tree Service for keeping the cherry trees looking their best and other beautification projects in Marietta.

• Sheetz Funeral Home for their generous annual sponsorship that keeps the music playing on Front Street year after year.

  PARKING & LOGISTICS

• Parking: On-street parking is available throughout Marietta’s main and side streets with a short, scenic walk to the festival. (Please park with care and avoid blocking any residential alleyways!)

• Ride Your Bike: Skip the traffic and take the scenic route! Ride in through town or right off the Northwest River Trail directly to the festival. Exit at New Haven or Gay Street. We will have designated bike parking waiting at each end of the festival.

• Our 'washout date"is the following Sunday, Oct 11th.

Haunted Marietta
264 W Market St, Marietta, PA,
Friday October 23, 2026       4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday October 24, 2026   4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Enter if you dare...

As the midnight hour draws near, the spirits are stirring at Haunted Marietta. Join us on October 23rd & 24th for a terrifyingly fun night featuring our full Haunted House experience and a special dark pop-up featuring Sweet Melissa’s Dream.

Dare to walk through the haunt, then step into The Midnight Harvest—where handcrafted paper-mâché phantoms, monstrous bats, and sinister pumpkins come to life.

Take home a piece of the haunt before the season vanishes into the dark! 

Haunted Marietta is back and in a new location! 

Bring the entire family out for two nights of Halloween fun at 264 W Market St! We’ve got something for everyone—from little ghouls to seasoned thrill-seekers.

 Here’s what’s waiting for you starting at 4:30 PM:

• Upstairs: Browse unique local artisans stocked with autumnal wares 

• The "Eater Crypt": Walk through our spine-tingling haunted house - FREE (schedule below)

• Outside: Grab delicious food & drinks 

• Special Guest: Find Nellie the River Witch for candy and a fortune! 

 Haunted House Schedule in the Eater Crypt on Fri & Sat:

• 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Kid-Friendly Fun 

• 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Full-Fright Haunted Experience 

 Saturday Bonus: Don't miss the parade starting in the Square at 4:00 PM!

717 Vintage Fest

Old Main, York Expo Center, 334 Carlisle Ave, York, PA
Sunday November 15, 2026 
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
https://www.717vintagefest.com/

Step into the winter woods... ❄️🌲

As autumn fades, a new kind of magic settles in. I am so excited to reveal my 2026 holiday papier-mâché lineup: The Frost & Forest Collection by Sweet Melissa’s Dream!

From vintage-inspired snowmen buckets and starlit celestial babies to cozy forest gnomes and dusted winter mushrooms, every single piece is sculpted and painted by hand to bring warmth and wonder to your home this season.

Quantities are limited since every piece is one-of-a-kind!