Alex Russell, Matt Brooks, Kimberly Murdoch, and Rebekah Brooks of Carteret Community Theatre at Winter Hauntings 2024.

In January 2025, conjure community spirit and support the spooky arts.

Join EPIC Carteret in rekindling the timeless tradition of community storytelling as we celebrate the winners of our Winter Hauntings contest and raise funds for Carteret Community Theatre.

All ticket sales will go to the theatre’s Ovation Campaign to rebuild the troupe’s home stage in downtown Morehead City, which was destroyed by Hurricane Florence in 2018.

  • Skull-astic Book Fair Opens at 5pm: Come early to mingle with your artsy-fartsy friends and meet local authors and creatives while indulging in botanically-infused bevvies crafted by The Neigh Bar.

  • Dramatic Storytelling: Enjoy tales of terror by our Winter Hauntings ghost story contest finalists brought to life by talented Carteret Community Theatre actors for an eerily immersive experience.

  • Local Talent: The dangerously talented duo Chick ‘N’ Biscuit will return to our Haunted Half-Time Show with all-new spooky tunes for a memorable, magical, musical evening.

  • Tales To Go: Take home a collection of locally inspired ghost stories to read over and over again in a professionally designed souvenir program.

John "Smokin' Hot Love Biscuit" Carter of the lyrical duo Chick 'N' Biscuit

Winter Hauntings 2024 Souvenir Program - Photo taken by Kimberly Murdoch

Advertising in the Winter Hauntings Program

Our Winter Hauntings program doubles as a literary journal that showcases the top five ghost stories from our contest as well as poems and lyrics by local writers. This keepsake has proven to be one of the most popular parts of the event; attendees have even reported bringing it with them to the beach to read around a bonfire during summer vacation. Advertising in the program allows you to connect with our guests while supporting a great cause and to continue connecting with online readers digitally after the event. View the digital program from Winter Hauntings 2024.

Ready to promote your business and the local arts?

To get started, choose the ad size that fits your needs below, add it to your shopping cart, and check out. We’ll be in touch within 48 hours to gather your information and begin creating your ad space.

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Sponsorship Packages

Sponsoring Winter Hauntings is a great way to connect with our engaged audience of podcast listeners while supporting the arts in Eastern North Carolina. We offer several sponsorship levels to fit your budget and goals, including custom in-kind sponsorships for our friends in local non-profits who’d like to help with promotions. For inquiries, please contact us directly at [email protected]. Thank you for considering a partnership with EPIC Carteret!

To become a sponsor, simply select your sponsorship level, add to your shopping cart, and check out. We’ll be in touch within 48 hours to begin preparing your custom ad space.

Phantom Pirate Sponsors

2 Available

$300

  • 2 tickets to Winter Hauntings

  • Logo and link on the event webpage

  • Mention in select social media posts

  • Full-page ad in the event program

  • Verbal recognition during the event

The Ghostly Galleon Sponsor

1 Available

$500

  • 4 VIP tickets to Winter Hauntings

  • Logo and link on the EPIC Carteret homepage for three months

  • Exclusive 60-second promotional ad in EPIC Carteret podcast

  • Full-spread ad in the event program

  • Verbal recognition as the “Main Event Sponsor”

  • Opportunity to speak at the event or provide branded materials

Silver Siren Sponsors

4 Available

$200

  • 2 tickets to Winter Hauntings

  • Logo on the event webpage

  • Half-page ad in the event program

  • Verbal recognition during the event

Ready to Partner with Us?

We’d love to discuss how your business can be a part of Winter Hauntings. For more information or to secure your sponsorship or ad space, contact us today!