Ghoulash! is an annual festival featuring fall and Halloween-themed activities led by the Greensboro Youth Council (GYC) in partnership with Greensboro Downtown Parks Inc. This is a family-friendly event with most activities geared toward children 12 and under.

When

Ghoulash will be held from 2:30-5:30 pm in late October. Vendors, music, games, food, candy stations, and more will be on site as you enjoy the festival. The event will occur rain or shine. 

Where

Center City Park and LeBauer Park host the majority of activities.

Parking available in the Church Street or Davie Street parking decks.

All Day Activities

• Game booths
• Arts and crafts
• ECO Bus
• Bingo
• Bounce houses and inflatables
• Craft and Vendor Market
• Roaming performers

Bounce Houses & Inflatables

Inflatables and bounce houses are limited to children ages 2-10, and all participants must have a wristband and will be given 5 minutes to bounce.

Note: There will be a bounce house for children ages 2-5.

For entry, the Greensboro Youth Council requires a donation:

All donations go directly to the Greensboro Youth Council to support youth leadership, service projects, and events!

Activities with a Specific Time

• Ghoulash Unliving History & More at The Greensboro History Museum
• Performances on LeBauer Park stage
• Costume Contests by age groups

Costume Contest Information

A $2 entry fee is required for all participants. A receipt will need to be shown to the attendant at the table to receive a card.

Volunteers

Note: These volunteer opportunities are open to current high school students only.

For shifts 1 and 2, you will be assigned to an area. Areas to volunteer include, but are not limited to:

• Trick-or-Treater: Pass out candy to patrons. 
• Wristband Attendant: Give out wristbands to patrons for inflatables. 
• Inflatable Attendant: Assist with and ensure safety of patrons in inflatables. 
• Costume Contest Attendant: Help with each contest such as lining up participants and registration
• Game Booth Attendant: Run a game booth. Reset the game and give out prizes, including Bingo.

Community Groups

Create a fun game or activity, like a basketball toss, and offer small prizes (candy, stickers, etc.). Include info or a QR code to minimize waste. Booths will be in Center City Park.

Vendors