Time is getting near.... Hootenanny signs are going up!

 

What costume are you going to wear to the Newport Halloween Hootenanny?

For ideas- see every state's favorite Halloween costume, mapped. Click here.  Credit: Mental Floss website, article by ByLogan DeLoye dated Oct 8, 2026

Rotarians are in the community seeking Sponsors for the Hootenanny

All of this stuff is more expensive
this year than last year!!

From its beginning in the 1970's the Newport Halloween Hootenanny has been a safe, welcoming, FREE-to-all community event. That's a community Carnival with games, costume contests, hayride, haunted house, DJ and line dancing - all FREE. Attendees enjoy FREE candy, prizes, giveaways and food.    

Newport Rotary has been proud to coordinate the event for almost 2 decades. But, it's the area's business community that provide the primary funding and volunteers for the event. Area businesses get a sponsorship package of annual benefits online, and get great exposure at the event. 

Area businesses, please be generous with your donations this year and considering going up a level in sponsorship. Inflation has hit us all hard in the last few years. A donation of $250 in 2021 (5 years ago) had almost twice the purchasing power then as it does today for event staples like chocolate, candy and food basics. 

Our Rotarians seeking these sponsorships are out in the community now, so be looking for them. 

Thanks you for all you do to make Newport and Carteret County a great place to live, work and raise a family! 

Give a Hoot! Hootenanny Community Roundtable on April 20.

Near Newport Community, 

Just a friendly reminder that our Hootenanny Round Table Meeting is coming up THIS Monday, April 20, at 5:30 PM at 245 Howard Blvd, Newport, NC. This is our chance to gather the key players who make the Hootenanny happen and start laying the groundwork for another incredible event. We'll cover volunteer opportunities, logistics, and how YOU can help keep this beloved Newport tradition strong.

Here are the details:
Date: Monday, April 20
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: 245 Howard Blvd, Newport, NC
More Info: newportrotary.blogspot.com

Your involvement makes all the difference — we hope to see you there! Feel free to bring along anyone else who might want to get involved. If you have any questions or need to reach out before the meeting, please contact us at NewportNCRotary@gmail.com.  

For more information see the Hootenanny website at https://newport-hootenanny.blogspot.com/ or Newport NC Rotary's Facebook page.  

Tammy Blizzard, President, Newport Rotary