Dress up for YYC Fright Fest at Eau Claire Market this weekend

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The Fright Festival and Calgary & Banff Ghost Tours are hosting a three-day Halloween festival this weekend to start the spooky party off early.

According to the YYC Fright Fest 2019 Facebook page, organizers believe that “Halloween needs to be a season…not a day! So we’re getting it started September 13 to 15 at Eau Claire Market.”

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The market will feature vendors, photo ops, entertainment, and an excuse to break out this year’s Halloween costume early.

The event is free for all to attend, though a bit of cash in your pocket to spend at the vendors is never a bad idea.

While getting dressed up is always a recipe for an interesting night, there’s nothing more fun than dressing up your pets in adorable outfits — especially when there are prizes involved.

The YYC Fright Fest Pet Halloween Costume Contest and Parade will be held on Saturday, September 14, with registration starting at 4 pm and the parade being held at 5 pm sharp.

Donations will be accepted for Parachutes for Pets, which helps those four-legged friends who are most affected by unexpected emergencies.

The YYC Fright Fest will run from 5 to 9 pm on Friday, 1 to 9 pm on Saturday, and 1 to 5 pm on Sunday.

YYC Fright Fest 2019

When: Friday, September 13 to Sunday, September 15, 2019
Time: 5 to 9 pm on Friday, 1 to 9 pm on Saturday, and 1 to 5 pm on Sunday
Where: Eau Claire Market — 200 Barclay Parade SW
Admission: Free!