Fayetteville, NC – Follow the Spectrum is bringing back its annual Autism Trunk or Treat this fall in partnership with Fayetteville Fan Fest 2025. The free community event will take place on Saturday, October 18, from 3:00 p.m. until sundown (approximately 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.), outside of the Crown Arena.
Families attending the Trunk or Treat will enjoy decorated trunks, candy giveaways, and the opportunity to connect with local organizations and vendors before heading into Fan Fest activities. The event is free for all guests and designed as a family-friendly experience to promote community, inclusion, and awareness.
Vendors and sponsors are invited to participate by signing up as a trunk sponsor, passing out candy, or setting up a booth to share retail items or organizational information. This provides a unique way for businesses and nonprofits to engage with families while supporting a meaningful cause.
Signups for vendors and sponsors are available through the website at www.followthespectrumNC.com or by emailing info@followthespectrumNC.com.
Fayetteville Fan Fest will take place October 18–19 inside the Crown Expo Center. The event brings together two conventions—Base Con and Verse Con—for one weekend celebrating all things fandom. Base Con will transform the expo floor into a hub for vendors, artists, cosplayers, and fan clubs, while Verse Con will host panels, contests, Q&As, and after-hours entertainment. Celebrity guests, fan-favorite stars, and a wide variety of pop culture experiences are scheduled for the weekend.
Fan Fest hours are 10:00 a.m. on both Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19. Tickets are available for single-day admission or weekend passes.
The Autism Trunk or Treat offers families a perfect starting point before entering the Fan Fest experience, combining community support with one of the region’s most exciting fandom events.
For more information about Trunk or Treat participation, visit www.followthespectrumNC.com or email info@followthespectrumNC.com.
Get Tickets for Fayetteville Fan Fest at: www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/detail/fayetteville-fan-fest-2025
VENDOR SIGNUPS
Trunk or Treat 2025
Vendor Registration
Thursday, October 18, 2025 | 3 PM – 7 PM
Fayetteville, NC – Follow the Spectrum
Vendor registration is $50 for info booths and retail vendors. All vendors must participate in Trunk or Treat by decorating their space and passing out candy to kids. Questions? Email info@followthespectrumnc.com.
OCTOBER 18, 2025
FREE Autism Trunk or Treat
Outside the Crown Expo Center is our FREE Trunk or Treat by Follow the Spectrum, held annually for local autism families to get info, kids to get treats, while promoting a superhero energy!
OCTOBER 18-19, 2025
Inside the Crown Expo Center is the Fayetteville Fan Fest, a smaller comic-con with big things happening such as cosplay, live entertainment, anime, celeb sightings, and more!
Fan Fest Tickets are available at the Crown Box Office for this two day event Oct 18-19, 2025!
Learn more at:
Fayetteville Fan Fest 2025