What To Expect At Nightmare Off 8th Street

Written By Connie Holen

🎃 What to Expect at Nightmare Off 8th Street

Join us for the inaugural Nightmare Off 8th Street; a one-night-only street festival in featuring live music, food trucks, seasonal vendors, and family-friendly activities.

A One-night Halloween street festival

  • Wander down to Buffalo Street in Downtown Manitowoc on Saturday, October 4 from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM; enjoy live music, food trucks, seasonal vendors, family-friendly activities, fall photo ops, and more.

Live Music - SMOKE ROAD & BROKEN ARROW

  • Broken Arrow will be opening with a rock set at 5:00 PM - think Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice In Chains, Rush, and more.

  • Smoke Road will be closing the night with a heavy country set at 8:00 PM - think HARDY, Luke Combs, and the occasional Limp Bizkit.

    Food Trucks & Seasonal Vendors

  • A wide variety of food trucks, from entrees to sweet treats. Then, explore our curated lineup of seasonal vendors - perfect for taking a little piece of the festival home with you.

    Family-Friendly Activities

Thanks to our sponsors, Nightmare Off 8th Street is fun for all ages:

  • Face Painting & Balloon Twisting with Mischief & Magic presented by Fox Communities Credit Union

  • Dual Slide Bounce House presented by Rodriguez Rentals

  • Trick-or-Treat Bags & Spooky Photo Stand Ins presented by The Bold Blazer Group

  • Fall Hay Bales & Pumpkins Photo Op presented by Wilfert Farms

  • Phone Charging Stations presented by TDS Fiber

  • Live Pumpkin Carving presented by Carli Ihde

    ENJOY A LIVE MAGIC SHOW

  • Catch a magic show by Mischief & Magic at 7:00 PM. Right between sets from Broken Arrow and Smoke Road. Don’t miss this family-friendly show that’s sure to amaze!

    Halloween Décor by Lowe’s

  • It wouldn’t be Nightmare Off 8th Street without some larger-than-life Halloween spirit! Thanks to our friends at Lowe’s, the festival will feature a huge display of skeletons, animatronics, and spooky décor that bring the street to life. Don’t forget to snap a few pics as you explore the event.

    Grab a Drink and Support the Festival!

  • Our outdoor bar will be serving Busch Light, Miller Lite, Carbliss cocktails (in a can), Pumpkin Cider, Oktoberfest, and festive can koozies! Help support the festival by buying boos!! 👻

A Community Halloween Night

  • Nightmare Off 8th Street is a totally new Halloween festival downtown Manitowoc. We can’t wait to see you there!

Saturday, October 4, 2025 - 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Buffalo Street, Between 7th & 8th, Downtown Manitowoc, Wisconsin

 
Connie Holen

Connie Holen is a Digital Strategist, Google Search Certified Marketer, and Squarespace Circle Platinum Partner with over a decade of experience in marketing and web design for boutique fitness, yoga, Pilates, and wellness studios. As the founder of Pixality Design, she has helped 300+ studio owners build clean, modern, easy-to-manage websites that integrate seamlessly with scheduling software including Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Walla, and Momence. She currently leads marketing and content strategy at Zipper, the all-in-one studio management platform built specifically for boutique studios. Connie's work focuses on local SEO, brand strategy, and helping studios attract new clients and grow sustainably — without the tech overwhelm.

http://www.pixalitydesign.com
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