2026 Spirits of Wake Forest

Tickets

Tickets go on sale beginning September 8, 2026 at 12 p.m. until sold out.

Tours

Tours will be offered October 1 through October 30 according to the following schedule:

• Thursdays and Fridays - 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Saturdays - 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.

Location

Tours will take place in Historic Downtown Wake Forest’s business district, primarily along South White Street. We will meet outside Wake Forest Town Hall (301 South Brooks Street) and tours will begin promptly at their scheduled time. Please note that tours are within the business district only and will not include the private residences located along North and South Main Streets.

Know Before You Go

• This year’s tour will feature a number of last year’s favorite stories, along with plenty of new material.
• Each tour will last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Tours will take place rain or shine. If severe weather poses a risk to public safety during your scheduled tour it will be cancelled, and all ticketholders will receive refunds.
• The maximum number of participants for each tour is 20.
• Tours are within the business district only and will not include private residences.
• Due to the length and nature of the subject matter shared on the tours, please note that tours are not recommended for children under the age of 8.
• Any attendees under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
• This event is a fundraiser for Wake Forest Downtown, Inc., therefore a ticket is required for every attendee, including children. This helps us remain within our capacity limits and ensures we can provide the best possible experience for all of our guests. We appreciate your understanding and support of our mission!
• As much as we love your furry family members, we respectfully ask that you please leave your pets at home.
• Each attendee will be asked to sign an activity waiver at the time of their purchased tour. If under the age of 18, a legal guardian will be asked to sign. For the verbiage of the waiver, please read the next section, "Waiver of Participation."

Waiver of Participation

The verbiage of the participation waiver states:

I, as a condition of my participation in the SPIRITS OF WAKE FOREST GHOST TOUR (hereinafter “activity” or “activities”), hereby understand and agree to the following terms and conditions.

I understand that I will not be considered an employee, agent or representative of the Town of Wake Forest or Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. and am not entitled to any benefits of any kind, including, but not limited to, unemployment, workers’ compensation or retirement benefits.

I also understand I am solely responsible for my health and safety, and acknowledge I am physically capable of participating in activities. I am aware of the risks and dangers inherent in participating in the activities and may cease my participation in this activity or decline to participate at any time. I accept and assume these risks and agree to release, discharge and hold harmless the Town of Wake Forest and Wake Forest Downtown, Inc., its officers, employees, partners, and agents from any and all actions, the actions of others, or from dangerous or defective property or equipment, known or unknown, now existing or which may arise in the future, on account of or in any way related to or arising out of my participation in this activities.

I understand that signing this Waiver and Release is a condition of my participation in the activities. I have carefully read this Waiver and Release and understand its contents. If I am under eighteen (18) years of age, my parent or legal guardian has completely reviewed this Waiver and Release, understands and consents to its terms, and authorizes my participation by his/her signature below.

In addition, I give my permission for the use my name, and photographs or digital images of me and/or my children in materials and publications produced and distributed by the Town of Wake Forest and Wake Forest Downtown, Inc., without compensation. The images may be used in any manner or media without any notification, inspection or compensation. I release the Town of Wake Forest and Wake Forest Downtown, Inc . and those acting pursuant to its authority from liability for any violation of any personal or proprietary right I may have in connection with such recording or use.

I agree to sign that my printed name and signature as contained on a list of such signatures constitutes my full consent and agreement to the terms and conditions in this waiver.

Special Thanks

• Our original scriptwriter, Rick Jackson
• The Wake Forest Historical Museum
• Carol Pelosi, The Wake Forest Gazette
• The 2026 WFD Annual Sponsors
• Our storytellers, volunteers, and committee members

Your Hosts

WAKE FOREST DOWNTOWN, INC. (WFD) is a certified 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that champions the mission to strengthen community connections, champion local businesses, and preserve the charm and vitality of downtown Wake Forest.

FIREBOX THEATRE COMPANY shares meaningful stories for the community while developing a culture of professional artists in Wake Forest, NC.