Columbus Halloween Event Raises Funds for Local Families
The "Horror at the Fairgrounds" event in Columbus, MS, is providing Halloween scares while raising funds for local families, with support from the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office.
Columbus Tupelo West Point Starkville, MS, October 27, 2026 —
The “Horror at the Fairgrounds” event in Columbus, Mississippi, is combining Halloween-themed scares with fundraising for local families. The event has support from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, according to the information provided about the gathering.
Details about the event’s schedule, the fairgrounds’ specific location, its organizers and the activities offered were not provided. The available information also does not specify how much money the event aims to raise, how funds will be collected or distributed, or which families will benefit.
The nature of the sheriff’s office support was not described. No information was provided about whether that support involves staffing, safety planning, promotion or another role, so its involvement cannot be characterized more specifically.
The event’s stated purpose brings together seasonal entertainment and fundraising for local families. However, the information available does not identify the families’ circumstances or explain how they were selected. It also does not say whether proceeds will go directly to households or through an organization.
No dates, ticket prices, attendance figures, fundraising totals or statements from organizers or officials were included. As a result, the scope and practical arrangements of “Horror at the Fairgrounds” remain unclear. The details provided establish only that the event is taking place in Columbus, offers Halloween scares, is raising funds for local families and has support from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office.
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