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The Boo Awards 2026: Knoxville
Pick your favorites around Knoxville! Voting is open Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, October 25, 2026. Sign in with your email, then vote once per category every day. Winners are announced Tuesday, October 27, just in time for Halloween weekend.
Best Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin patches and corn mazes. 5 nominees.
Best for Little Goblins
Not-scary picks for the youngest trick-or-treaters. 17 nominees.
Boo's Hidden Gem
Only small, local events can win this one: no theme parks, zoos, chains or tour companies. 17 nominees.
Most Fun Overall
Anything goes: every event in the guide. 26 nominees.
Most Likely to Make You Scream
Haunted houses and the scariest nights out. 7 nominees.
All Knoxville Halloween events · How The Boo Awards work
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How do I vote for the best Halloween events in Knoxville?
Sign in on this page with your email address, then press Vote next to your favorite in each category. You can vote once per category every day from Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, October 25, 2026.
When are the Knoxville Boo Awards winners announced?
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, before Halloween weekend. Winners are named as voted by BooMap fans.
What is Boo's Hidden Gem?
A category only small, local events can win: family farms, local haunts, community and church events and independent tours. Theme parks, zoos, aquariums, chains and tour companies are not eligible.