Blairstown Enhancement Committee

10/10/2026

🍂 Join Us for the BEC October General Meeting! 🌿

Want to get more involved in your community? Join the Blairstown Enhancement Committee on Monday, October 26, for our October General Meeting!

Whether you’re passionate about local events, supporting small businesses, preserving our natural spaces, or helping make Blairstown an even better place to live, there’s a place for you at BEC! 💚

Our meetings are a great opportunity to share ideas, connect with neighbors, and learn how you can make a difference right here in Blairstown.

Everyone is welcome, and we’d love to see you there!

- September Agenda - Check back soon! Date: Monday, Aug 24th 2026 Time: 7pm Location: Outreach Center, #35 Main Street, 2nd Fl, Blairstown We hope you’ll join us

10/07/2026

🍂 BLAIRSTOWN FALL FESTIVAL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!
Want to be part of one of Blairstown’s favorite community traditions?
The Blairstown Enhancement Committee is looking for volunteers to help make the Fall Festival happen.
Whether you can give a little time or a few hours, every helping hand makes a difference.
🙌 Help out
🍁 Meet your neighbors
❤️ Support your community
VOLUNTEER WITH BEC
Be part of the tradition.

Interested in volunteering? Send us a message or comment VOLUNTEER below!
or Join here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044FA4A929A2FB6-65249447-volunteer #/

10/05/2026

🍂 The Blairstown Fall Festival is happening thanks to the Blairstown Enhancement Committee!
BEC helps make community traditions like the Fall Festival possible by investing in our town, supporting local events, and creating experiences for Blairstown families to enjoy for years to come.
Want an easy way to support BEC? Grab one of the new “Our Town” T-shirts! 👕🍁
When you purchase an “Our Town” shirt online through our sponsor, Lyan Clothing, $7 from every T-shirt purchased is gifted back to BEC to help support the work they do in our community.
Wear your Blairstown pride and help support the people behind the traditions we all love. ❤️
🛍️ Purchase online:
https://stores.inksoft.com/bec/shop/home
Shop local. Support BEC. Support our community.

09/30/2026

ARE YOU READY?
Let’s run through the checklist!

Saturday, October 17, 2026 • 10AM–5PM
Footbridge Park + Walk on Main Street
TAG. SHARE.INVITE

☑ IS IT ON YOUR CALENDAR?
BLAIRSTOWN FALL FESTIVAL
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 10AM–5PM
📍 Footbridge Park + Main Street
Enjoy the festival at Footbridge Park, then take a walk across the bridge and continue the fun with Walk on Main along Main Street.
SAVE THE DATE. MAKE THE PLANS. SEE YOU THERE! 🍁

☑ BED RACERS — ARE YOU REGISTERED? 🛏️🏁
Got your team together and ready to race?
Team Arrival: 10AM
Races Begin: 11AM
There’s still time to get in on the fun!
REGISTER:
https://www.blairstownbec.com/fall-festival-2/

☑ SPONSORS — ARE YOU IN?
Support the Fall Festival while getting your business featured throughout festival marketing and event materials.
Sponsorships start at $150.
BECOME A SPONSOR:
https://www.blairstownbec.com/fall-festival-2/

☑ WANT TO VOLUNTEER? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️
It takes a community to make a great community event!
Come be part of the Fall Festival team and help us make the day a success.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER:
https://www.blairstownbec.com/fall-festival-2/

☑ WANT TO BE A VENDOR? 🛍️
There’s still time to join us!
Bring your products, food, handmade goods, services or business to the Blairstown Fall Festival and be part of a full day of community fun.
VENDOR APPLICATION:
https://www.blairstownbec.com/festivals/

How many boxes can YOU check? ✅

Tag someone who needs to get October 17th on their calendar!

09/28/2026

🎃🛏️ READY FOR A LITTLE BEDLAM? 🛏️💨
The Bedlam in Blairstown Bed Races are back as part of the Blairstown Fall Festival — and we’re looking for teams ready to bring the speed, creativity, and a little bit of chaos!
📅 October 17th
📍 Footbridge Park
⏰ Team Arrival: 10:00 AM
🏁 Races Begin: 11:00 AM
Grab your crew — 4 pushers + 1 rider — pick a family-friendly theme, decorate your bed, dress the part, and get ready to race the clock!
🛏️ Racing beds are provided.
🏆 Fastest time wins.
🎃 Creativity and team spirit are highly encouraged!
Want to race?
👉 Register here: https://www.blairstownbec.com/fall-festival-2/
💬 Or DM us with questions or for additional details.
Already registered? We’ll follow up directly with a complete copy of the Bed Race rules, safety information, and race-day expectations so your team knows exactly what to expect.
For a quick look at the rules, check out our Bed Race Rules carousel!
Build your team. Bring the Bedlam. Race for the glory. 🎃🛏️🏁

09/25/2026

🎃 BEDLAM IN BLAIRSTOWN BED RACES ARE COMING! 🛏️💨 OCTOBER 17th Starts at 11:00am.

🛏️ HOW THE RACE WORKS
Teams race one at a time against the clock on a closed course. Races will be held in two heats, and depending on the number of entries, teams may have the opportunity to run both heats with their best time counting.

🏆 Fastest time wins!
Trophies will also be awarded for additional fun and spirited categories. Judges’ decisions are final.

🎃 YOUR TEAM
Each racing team consists of 5 people:
4 pushers + 1 rider

Racers may participate with more than one team.

🎨 BRING THE BEDLAM
🚨 RACING BEDS ARE PROVIDED🚨you bring the personality!

Teams are encouraged to decorate their bed and dress to match their theme. Go funny, spooky, outrageous, creative… just keep everything appropriate for a family audience.

📝 REGISTRATION & WAIVERS
Every team member must be registered and all participants must complete the required waiver before racing. Any applicable parent/guardian consent requirements must also be completed before participation.

⛑️ SAFETY FIRST
Participation is at your own risk, and race organizers do not provide safety equipment.

Racers and riders are encouraged to bring their own safety gear — helmets, pads, or anything else that helps you race safely.

📣 PRE-RACE MEETING
All racers must attend the pre-race meeting on the day of the event.

Teams will:
• Walk the course
• Review the race rules
• Go over important safety information before racing

🛏️ RIDERS — STAY PUT!
During the entire race, the rider must remain:

✅ Seated
OR
✅ Lying on their back

🚫 No standing
🚫 No kneeling
🚫 No lying flat on your stomach

⚠️ RACE SMART
Teams may be disqualified for unsafe racing or for creating a danger to spectators.

We want you to race hard, get creative, make some noise and have an absolute blast — but keep it safe!

🎃 Gather your team. Pick your theme. Buckle up for BEDLAM.

BEDLAM IN BLAIRSTOWN BED RACES
📍 Blairstown Fall Festival
🚨📝 REGISTER: https://www.blairstownbec.com/fall-festival-2/
🏁 Fast beds. Wild themes. Serious bragging rights.

09/23/2026

🍂 A LITTLE PREVIEW OF WHAT’S COMING TO THE BLAIRSTOWN FALL FESTIVAL! 🍂

With 50+ vendors expected, this is just a taste of what you’ll find throughout the day!

🎨 Face painting by Zella Bella’s Gaggle of Giggles
👻 A huge Haunted Inflatable Obstacle Course
🔥 Blacksmith demonstrations by Jim Doherty Metal Workshop
🎶 Live music from Jeiris Cook Music
🎩 All-ages magic from Tom Yurasits
🪵 Chainsaw carving by Will Vanhousen

Plus food, shopping, family fun, contests, and plenty more to explore.

📣 VENDORS — THERE’S STILL TIME TO JOIN US!
DM us for details or register today at:
https://www.blairstownbec.com/festivals/

Come shop local, support small businesses, and enjoy a full day of fall fun in Blairstown! 🍁

09/21/2026

🍂 A SNEAK PEEK AT WHAT’S COMING TO THE BLAIRSTOWN FALL FESTIVAL! 🍂

We’re getting closer, and this year’s festival is shaping up to be packed with entertainment, talented makers, family activities, and plenty to explore!

✨ Get colorful with Zella Bella’s Gaggle of Giggles face painting
🎩 Be amazed by magician Tom Yurasits
🔥 Watch Jim Doherty Metal Workshop bring the art of blacksmithing to life
🪵 See incredible chainsaw carving by Will Vanhousen
🎶 Enjoy live music from Jeiris Cook Music
👻 Take on the massive 47’ Haunted Inflatable Obstacle Course
🍴 Plus food, the baking contest, family fun, shopping, and so much more!

And that’s only a small preview — 50+ vendors are expected at this year’s Fall Festival! 🛍️🍁

📣 INTERESTED IN JOINING US AS A VENDOR?
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the event! DM us for information or register at:
https://www.blairstownbec.com/festivals/

🍁 Shop local. Support small businesses. Enjoy a full day of fall fun in Blairstown!

09/19/2026

🌲 Explore Blairstown: Catfish Fire Tower
Looking for your next local adventure? Add Catfish Fire Tower to your hiking list! 🥾🌄
Located along the Appalachian Trail, this historic fire tower offers beautiful views of the surrounding Kittatinny Ridge and Delaware Water Gap.
There are two ways to reach the tower:
🌿 From Camp Mohican Outdoor Center: Approximately a 5-mile loop, taking you through the surrounding forest and past Catfish Pond.
🥾 From Millbrook Road: Approximately 2 miles round trip, making this a great shorter option for getting out on the trail.
Whichever route you choose, take some time to enjoy the scenery and appreciate the natural beauty right in our backyard! 🍂🌲
Want to learn more? Our latest Explore Blairstown feature covers both hiking routes, trail lengths, difficulty, and tips before you go.
👉 Read the full article: https://www.blairstownbec.com/posts/preview/35982/
Get outside. Explore local. Explore Blairstown.