Saturday, October 3rd, 4 PM to 10 PM
Come One, Come All
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and ghouls, treat yourself to a night of spooks and fun, treats and revelry! Welcome to the greatest show unearthed!
Help us bring it to life
The Butte Halloween Carnival only lasted a few years. It was gearing up nicely and was on the verge of great things... when 2020 happened. We never recovered. It was a sad five years, every year in January saying, "Maybe this year? No, I guess not."
In 2026, we thought we were ready and we brought it back bigger and better than ever. But we weren't ready...
We expected we might have twice the number we'd ever seen before and planned accordingly. But we didn't have twice the 2019 numbers. We had 10 times the 2019 numbers. It was bonkers. Friends, we had as many people waiting in line for tickets as we had attendants at the 2018 Carnival.
That's a good problem to have, but the downside is that we kind of ran everyone into the ground trying to keep up. So this year, we're looking for ten more volunteers to bring the magic back to the Uptown.
Come join the fun! Text the the word "Carnival" to 406-490-0105 or email info@buttehalloween.com to let us know if you're interested in helping build the Carnival in 2027.
We take good care of our volunteers. Come see what it's like on the other side.
Games
Carnival favorites twisted to suit the Halloween Theme.
Devil Duck Pond!
Zomie Pop!
And whatever else our mad scientists think up by next year...
Sideshows
The Cackling Cauldron creates curious concoctions! Lord Alden astounds with bespoke magic! The Viv's reptile show! Madame Azira's uncanny Life Readings! Caricature Portraits! And, Arial Alchemy LLC has joined the carnival, bringing their Circus Arts to the spectacle!
The Shadow Carnival
Find the hidden locations throughout the Uptown to compete for the Grand Prizes!
As of now we have the Geek Emporium, Under the Gallus Frame, Highland Creative Supply, Whitehead's, The Covellite Theatre, Taco Bell Cantina, Slainte, and Science Mine.
Vendors
Food carts, treats, face paint, and more!
So far we have Blissful Berry Bowls, Thai Mango, Martin's Masks, Glow City, The Pie Lady, Blue Fairy Treasures, Wild Bill's Soda Saloon, artist Christine Martin, The Cackling Cauldron, Lil' Brown Dog handmade crafts, and more in discussion!
Special Thanks
Thank you so much to our generous 2026 sponsors, The Geek Emporium, Blue Fairy Treasures, Slainte, Under the Gallus Frame, and Whitehead's Cutlery. If you're interested in having your business or brand featured at the Carnival, text the word "Sponsor" to 406 490 0105 or email info@buttehalloween.com for details.
The Circus Show
Sir James the Magnificent lights himself on fire! Professor Phlem Phlem's Medicine Show travels into town! A classic strongman exhibition! All this and a stage magic show! Starting at 6 PM and climaxing after sunset in the middle of Midway