Things are heating up at this year's AfterBurn! Bring your family and friends to this fun-filled event which will include trunk or treat, kids activities, and a chili cook-off. The night will conclude with announcing our evenings' winners and inspirational speeches from individuals living in recovery.
AfterBurn is FREE to attend. When you click to register, you will be taken to NAMI Wood County's Online Square Store. Select "FREE AfterBurn Admission". Add the number of people om your party. Add your name, phone number, and email, and pay $0. If you wish to purchase t-shirts, food, chili tastings, or raffle tickets, you can also purchase them when you register for free. Registration is not required, but encouraged!
As always, we appreciate all the support we receive from our Wood County community.
We hope you can join us this year for this wonderful event for the whole family. Learn more about the event and how to get involved.
Trunk or Treat & Family-Friendly Activities | 4:30-7:00p.m.
Explore the many resources available in Wood County as vendors set up “trunk‑or‑treat” style. Enjoy free kids’ activities in the Junior Fair Building—including face painting, sensory bottle‑making, and more. Visit all booths for a chance to enter our raffle drawing.
Food and T-shirts | 4:30-7:00p.m.
Chili Cook-Off | 5:00-7:00p.m.
Online Tickets: $5 each or 5 for $20 Tickets At AfterBurn: 7 for $20
Drawing Date: Friday, October 2, 2026 at our AfterBurn event
You do not need to be present to win!Ignite Your Own Fundraiser 🔥
Create a NAMI-Do-It-Your-Way Fundraiser!
This year's AfterBurn includes a new twist...fundraise for mental health! When you sign up for the event, you will get the opportunity to help raise funds to further NAMI Wood County's mission: to provide support, education, and advocacy for individuals affected by mental illness.
Create an individual fundraiser or work together with family, friends or coworkers to promote your group fundraiser. Start by visiting our NAMI Do-It-Your-Way landing page to register your fundraiser and customize your page. Use your network and share on social media to start fundraising!
The top individual fundraiser and top group fundraiser will win prizes at this year's AfterBurn.
Visit our NAMI Do-It-Your-Way landing page to create your fundraiser today!
The AfterBurn 2025 Results Are In...
CHILI WINNERS
Best Color: Candi Moser
Best Aroma: Kamryn Ruetz
Best Texture: Derrick Hill
Best Flavor: Kamryn Ruetz
Most Unique: Candice Schmitt
People's Choice Award
1st Place: Derrick Hill
2nd Place: Kamryn Ruetz
3rd Place: Bree Snow
GOLDEN SPOON AWARD
1ST PLACE: KAMRYN RUETZ
2ND PLACE: CANDICE SCHMITT
3RD PLACE: COURTNEY RICE
TRUNK OR TREAT WINNER
🎊 Bowling green state university
POLICE DEPARTMENT 🎊
Participating Trunk or Treat Vendors included:
Wood County Addiction Response Collaborative (ARC)
Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board
Bowling Green State University Police Department
The Cocoon
Children’s Resource Center
Wood County Educational Service Center, Harbor
Wood County Health Department, Ohio Guidestone
Wood County Suicide Prevention Coalition
Team Recovery, Endocrine Biosciences
Unison Health.
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