Illustrated lantern glowing above a rocky creek and rounded Appalachian hills beneath autumn hardwood trees.

OCTOBER 21–30, 2026 · OLD FORT, NC

Spooky Storiesdown by theCampfire

Follow the glow.
Stay for the stories.

Find your night

BBQ dinners + free fireside nights · Inside Base Camp

SUPPER AT BASE CAMPSTORIES BY THE FIRESTAY AFTER DARK
Families sharing marshmallows around Watershed’s stone campfire in autumn.
Good company. A place around the fire.

ALL TOGETHER INSIDE BASE CAMP

Some stories sound
better after dark.

Spend the evening inside Base Camp, gathered around propane fires for tales, laughter, and a little October mischief. Supper and storytelling all happen here.

No rush. Just firelight, good company, and a story worth staying for.

Find your evening
An autumn evening buffet at Base Camp, with barbecue and sides in chrome chafers and a cook tending the smoking pit behind the green wall.

SUPPER BEFORE THE STORIES

Come hungry.
Stay for the fire.

Pulled pork, pulled chicken and brisket, with collards, beans, mac & cheese and Hawaiian rolls.

Choose your dinner night ↗

SIX NIGHTS. A LITTLE OCTOBER MISCHIEF.

Make a night of it.
Or meet us by the fire.

A little spooky. A lot of good company.
Pick the evening that feels like you.

THURSDAYS · OCT 22 + 29

Campfire Dinner

BBQ supper and stories inside Base Camp. Start with dinner, then settle around the propane fires for more tales.

$25 adult / $17 kid (12 & under)

Plus 6.75% sales tax at checkout.

Arrive 6:30 PM · Dinner begins 7:00 PM

Choose a dinner night

Dinner and storytelling included. Family S’mores Kits are an optional $10 add-on. Drinks and spooky cookies sold separately.

Outside food and beverages are not allowed.

WED + FRI · OCT 21, 23, 28 + 30

Free Fireside Stories

Gather inside Base Camp for stories around the propane fires. Come for the fire. Stay for the tales.

Free admission

Arrive 7:30 PM · Reservations encouraged

Choose a free night

Seating is first come, first served. Optional Family S’mores Kits: $10. Storyteller tips welcome.

Outside food and beverages are not allowed.

An autumn gathering beside Watershed’s stone fire pit, with a guest pointing the way.
Bring your people.
Children roasting marshmallows at Watershed, with a seated adult wearing long olive trousers.
Leave room for a s’more.
Camp chairs and a small fire beside Watershed’s creek at sunset.
One more story.

BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT

Good to know.

What comes with a dinner ticket?

A BBQ supper and fireside storytelling, all inside Base Camp around propane fires. Adults are $25 and kids ages 12 and under are $17, plus 6.75% sales tax at checkout. Add a Family S’mores Kit for $10 when you book; drinks and spooky cookies are sold separately. Outside food and beverages are not allowed.

What happens on the free nights?

Arrive at Base Camp at 7:30 PM for stories around the propane fires. The whole evening takes place inside Base Camp. Reservations are encouraged; seating is first come, first served. Tips for storytellers are welcome.

Is this fun for families?

Yes. Think playful, a little spooky, and full of stories. Adults and kids are part of the evening.

Is the event indoors?

Yes. All dinner and free fireside evenings take place inside Base Camp with propane fires. Beer, cider, hot chocolate, s’mores kits, and spooky cookies will be available for purchase.

Where do we meet, and when does it end?

Meet inside Base Camp at Foothills Watershed, 655 Catawba River Road, Old Fort, NC. Dinner guests arrive at 6:30 PM; free-night guests arrive at 7:30 PM. Evenings wind down around 8:45–9:00 PM.

Can we reserve a Family S’mores Kit?

Yes. Plan ahead and add a $10 kit to either package when you book, plus 6.75% sales tax. Each kit includes 4 roasting sticks and a pack of chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows. Your prepaid kit will be set aside for your night. Kits purchased at the event are first come, first served while supplies last.

Can we bring our own food or drinks?

Outside food and beverages are not allowed on any dinner or free fireside night.

Have a question before booking?

For questions about your visit, call Watershed at (828) 668-6155 or email info@watershedbikepark.com.

GATHER BEFORE THE LAST EMBER FADES

Your next good story
starts here.

Choose your night