Downtown Dyersburg Trick or Treat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Main Street Dyersburg Email: Broser@dyerchamber.com Dyersburg Prepares for Downtown Halloween Celebration and Leadership Chili Cook-Off This Saturday, October 31 DYERSBURG, TN — Main Street Dyersburg, in partnership with the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce, invites residents and visitors of all ages downtown this Saturday, October 31, 2026, for a full day of family-friendly Halloween festivities, community activities, and the annual Dyer County Leadership Chili Cook-Off. Saturday Schedule of Events • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Adult Activities at McIver's Grant Public Library • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Dyer County Leadership Chili Cook-Off & Kids' Activities (Main Street Dyersburg Farmers Market, 333 Clark Ave) • 2:00 PM: Chili Cook-Off Voting Closes • 3:00 PM: Kids' Costume Contest (Main Street Dyersburg Farmers Market) • 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Downtown Dyersburg Trick-or-Treating on the Square • 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Trunk-or-Treat & Special Events at local churches: o First Baptist Church Dyersburg (Children's Building / Parking Lot) o Dyersburg First United Methodist Church o The Community Church (118 East Court St) Dyer County Leadership Chili Cook-Off Sponsored by Physical Therapy of Dyersburg, the Chili Cook-Off will run from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Main Street Dyersburg Farmers Market. All proceeds directly fund high school scholarships for students in Dyersburg and Dyer County. Admission & Packages: • Children 12 & Under: Free Entry • $15 Chili Tasting Package: Includes a souvenir mug, one voting ticket, and chili tastings. (Note: Voting closes at 2:00 PM). • $7 Hot Dog Bundle Following the cook-off, children are encouraged to showcase their Halloween costumes during the Kids' Costume Contest at 3:00 PM at the Farmers Market. Community-Wide Trick-or-Treating Starting at 5:30 PM, downtown streets will open for the official Downtown Dyersburg Trick-or-Treat on the Square. Families can visit local businesses, as well as trunk-or-treat setups at neighboring downtown churches, until 7:00 PM. Attendees are encouraged to review event maps and plan parking ahead of arrival. About Main Street Dyersburg Main Street Dyersburg is dedicated to community revitalization through economic development and historic preservation. A program of Main Street America and the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Dyersburg supports public space improvements, business retention and recruitment, neighborhood investment, and historical promotion. To learn more about becoming a Main Street partner or supporting downtown revitalization, follow Main Street Dyersburg on Facebook.