BOO Fest 2026 ran Friday, Oct. 23, on the Lawrenceville Lawn, free. The 2027 date is not yet announced; here are this year's closures and parking for reference.
Last checked Oct. 25, 2026. Dates, times and parking come from the City of Lawrenceville’s BOO Fest page on its Downtown Lawrenceville site; road closures from the city’s Oct. 22 road closure alert. This page is updated for each year’s festival at the same address.
Updated Oct. 23: the city’s road closure alert extends the closures to 11:30 p.m., an hour later than its event page said, and closes four parking areas from Thursday, Oct. 22.
Updated Oct. 25: BOO Fest 2026 is over. The city’s page posted no recap or change, and no 2027 date yet. For what is still on before Halloween, see Halloween events in Lawrenceville.
BOO Fest 2026 was Friday, Oct. 23, from 6 p.m. on the Lawrenceville Lawn, Bicentennial Plaza and South Clayton Street. The city calls it “the biggest Halloween celebration in The DTL.” It was free. This year’s theme was The Legend of Bigfoot.
Know before you go
- When: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, from 6 p.m. The city’s page lists 6 to 10 p.m. in its event details and 6 to 9 p.m. in its description.
- Where: Lawrenceville Lawn, Bicentennial Plaza and South Clayton Street, downtown
- Cost: free; food vendors charge for food
- Road closures: 2 to 11:30 p.m. on parts of Luckie Street and South Clayton Street
- Organizer: City of Lawrenceville, BOO Fest page; Downtown Lawrenceville office, 70 S. Clayton St., 770-963-2414
What happens at BOO Fest
The city’s event page lists:
- Trick-or-treat trail through the festival footprint, with candy and goodies from local vendors, organizations and businesses.
- The Legend of Bigfoot. Guests can join the newly sworn-in Junior Park Rangers in a festival-wide search for Bigfoot, or team up with the Bigfoot Fan Club to help keep him hidden. Fairies, forest creatures and other characters roam the grounds.
- Live entertainment: character meet-and-greets, roaming performers, aerial acrobatics, themed street performances and dance zones.
- Dracula on stage: a special performance by the Southern Performing Arts Academy.
- Magic Bubble Dome by the Atlanta Bubble Show, 7 to 8 p.m.
- Halloween movie double feature on the Lawrenceville Lawn. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
- Food vendors with Halloween-themed treats.
Costume contest
The Entertain This! Podcast hosts the costume contest, with categories including best child costume, best group costume and best pet costume. Winners are announced at 8:30 p.m. on the Bicentennial Stage. Sign up through the costume contest registration link.
Warm Their Soles sock drive
Bring a new pair of socks to the Lawrenceville First Baptist tent, in the church parking lot along South Clayton Street. Each pair donated earns an entry in a raffle for Beats Studio Buds; the winner is announced at 8:30 p.m. on the Bicentennial Stage.
Road closures
The city’s road closure alert, posted Oct. 22, says these roads close from 2 to 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23:
- Luckie Street from South Perry Street to the Green Lot
- South Clayton Street from Crogan Street to Seminary Street
These parking areas closed from Thursday, Oct. 22, the alert says:
- the Green Lot (the Lawrenceville Lawn parking lot)
- the Silver Lot (the backstage parking lot)
- the parallel spaces at Bicentennial Plaza
- the side parking lot at Lawrenceville First Baptist Church
The city’s event page gave an earlier end time of 10:30 p.m. for the road closures. The alert is the later notice, so plan on 11:30 p.m.
Parking
Parking downtown is free through the city’s EZ-2 Park program. For BOO Fest, the city lists:
| Lot | Address |
|---|---|
| Gold Lot | 70 S. Clayton St. |
| Orange Lot | 112 W. Pike St. |
| Gray Lot | 245 N. Perry St. |
| Red Lot | 400 N. Clayton St. |
| Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center | 75 Langley Drive |
The Green Lot and Silver Lot are closed for the event. The city’s parking page has the full list of decks and lots and an interactive map.
What to know
- It is outdoors. The city posts weather changes on its event cancellations page.
- Costumes are welcome, and the contest has a pet category.
- Seating: bring a blanket or a lawn chair for the movies on the Lawn.
- Halloween week: for ghost tours, trunk-or-treats and the rest of the month’s events, see our guide to Halloween events in Lawrenceville.
More signature events downtown
- The Lawrenceville Boogie, the spring music, art and car show festival
- Prelude to the Fourth, the city’s July fireworks night
- Gwinnett County Fair, every September on Sugarloaf Parkway
- Things to do in Lawrenceville
Frequently asked questions
When is BOO Fest in Lawrenceville?
BOO Fest 2026 ran Friday, Oct. 23, from 6 p.m. on the Lawrenceville Lawn, Bicentennial Plaza and South Clayton Street, according to the city’s BOO Fest page. The city had not announced a 2027 date as of Oct. 25, 2026.
How much does BOO Fest cost?
Nothing. The City of Lawrenceville bills BOO Fest as a free, family-friendly evening. Food vendors sell their own treats.
What is the theme of BOO Fest 2026?
The Legend of Bigfoot. Guests can join the Junior Park Rangers in a festival-wide search for Bigfoot or team up with the Bigfoot Fan Club to keep him hidden.
Which roads close for BOO Fest?
From 2 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, Luckie Street from South Perry Street to the Green Lot and South Clayton Street from Crogan Street to Seminary Street, according to the city’s Oct. 22 road closure alert.
Where do I park for BOO Fest?
The city lists free parking at the Gold Lot (70 S. Clayton St.), Orange Lot (112 W. Pike St.), Gray Lot (245 N. Perry St.), Red Lot (400 N. Clayton St.) and the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (75 Langley Drive). The Green and Silver lots close.
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