Fall Fest
October 31st, 2026
Ready for a Spooky Good Time?
Celebrate all things Fall & Halloween with 31FSS at our annual Fall Fest! This event packs everything you love about the season into one, amazing weekend! Whether you just want to savor the cooler weather and delicious food, dress up in your favorite costumes, or celebrate all things spooky, we’ve got what you’re looking for! Scroll on to get all the ghoulish details.
Base Access & Traffic Control
TRAFFIC CONTROL:
In preparation for Fall Fest, increased traffic is expected on the road between the Dragon Fitness Center and Alpine Golf Course. To help ensure efficient traffic flow, please do not park along the road in front of the Dragon on Saturday, Oct. 31st.
EVENT ACCESS RULES (for Italian personnel):
All Italian military and civilian employees of Aviano AB holding a valid pass (DBIDS) are invited. For this special occasion only – Saturday, October 31, 2026 – the limitations regarding the access areas and time restrictions indicated in the passes will not be applied.
Here are a few things to know:
FAMILY MEMBERS: Only family members indicated on the back of the DBIDS pass of Italian workers are admitted to the event.
MINORS: minors are allowed to enter (even if they are not children of the pass holder), by showing the “Declaration of Responsibility for Minors” at the gate. Incorrect or unfilled declarations may result in rejection at the entry gate. The form is available at the button below, from your supervisors, or at the Community Center (located on Area 1; open Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm).
ITALIAN CONTRACTORS: access to the event is not allowed for Italian contractors.
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EVENT ACCESS RULES (for U.S. personnel):
All U.S. military members and civilian employees (sponsors and dependents) at Aviano AB with a valid base pass have access to the event.
Guests under 18 yrs: It is possible to escort a child who is NOT your dependent to the event (examples: your under 18 Italian neighbor or your child’s Italian soccer teammate). Just remember to bring the “Declaration of Responsibility for Minors” to the gate. Incomplete or incorrect forms may result in denial of entry. The form is available at the button below, from your supervisors, or at the Community Center (located on Area 1; open Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm).
Happy Fall, Y'all
Fall Fest encompasses SO many fun, fall-tastic activities! From the main event to trunk or treat, trick or trot, and much more – we’re offering plenty of ways to get your spooky on!
Fall Fest Main Event
Something spooky is coming to Freedom Park!
Fall Fest is back on October 31st, 2 PM – 7 PM with costumes, candy, games, food, music, and more!
Costume contests, booths, entertainment, and plenty of treats—this is the place to be on Halloween day.
Trunk or Treat
Get ready for a spooktacular time at AYP’s annual Trunk or Treat event! Register your trunk using the signup link and show off your creative flair.
Join us during Fall Fest on October 31st at Freedom Park on Area F; Trunk or Treat will run from 4 PM to 7 PM (or until candy runs out)!
For those Decorating a Trunk:
Cars must arrive between 12:30PM & 1:30PM to check in, and cars must be fully set up by 2:30pM. Please note no cars will be allowed to enter the parking lot after 1:30PM, and cars must wait until 7PM to exit.
A deposit must be paid to AYP to confirm your spot – only 50 are available! Trunk decorators must bring 5 bags of candy (approx. 500 pieces) and deck out your trunk to impress—the top trunks will win exciting prizes! Don’t miss the chance for some Halloween fun and friendly competition! Check out the sign-up link above for full details.
Fall Fest Costume Contest
Join us for the Costume Contest at Fall Fest on October 31st at Freedom Park!
Registration runs from 2 PM to 3:30 PM at the event’s command post, with judging starting at 3:30 PM near the stage.
Show off your creative costumes for a chance to win prizes in categories such as Family, Adult, Adult Couple, and Children (ages 0-5, 6-11, and 12-17)!
Trick or Trot
Haunted Halloween Glow Golf
Get ready for a haunted twist on the game you know and love!
The Alpine Golf Course is hosting a Haunted Halloween Glow Golf Scramble on Friday, October 30th at 5:30 PM. This 2-person, Par 3, 9-hole scramble will light up the night with glow sticks and glowing golf balls. A costume competition will take place before tee-off, so bring your best Halloween look.
Entry Fee: AGF $55 | Non-AGF $65
Fee includes green fees, glow golf materials, a meal, and door prizes.
(All materials provided except for a team flashlight.)
Register now to secure your spot and enjoy a night of fun under the lights at Alpine Golf Course!
Halloween Costume Swap is Here
Costume Bingo
Haunted House
Help us bring this year’s Haunted House to life! 
The Aviano Teen Program is looking for volunteers who are ready to get creative, get spooky, and help make this year’s Haunted House an experience to remember!
Whether you want to scare the living daylights out of people as a scare actor, help transform the space with decorations and set design, work on makeup and costumes, build props, or lend a hand behind the scenes, there’s a spot for you.
Volunteers must be 13+, and no acting experience is required. Just bring your creativity and Halloween spirit!
Volunteer opportunities include: Scare Actors • Decorating & Set Design • Makeup & Costumes • Props & Building • Event Help • Clean-upReady to join the crew? Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/9qeexttpuujomjsn7
Cupcake Wars Halloween Edition
Get ready for the ultimate showdown in our thrilling Cupcake Wars! Watch as teams of talented volunteers race against the clock, armed with their baking skills and Halloween spirit, to create 24 spooky, stunning cupcakes in just 90 minutes!
With judges scoring on taste, appearance, creativity, and how well they capture the Halloween vibe, the competition promises excitement and surprises at every turn.
Join us on Friday, October 30th from 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm at La Dolce Vita DFAC, Bldg. 1412
Costumes are encouraged—so come dressed to impress and double the fun as we celebrate the most deliciously spooky event of the season!
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