Welcome to NAMI Wood County's AfterBurn 2025!
Friday, October 3, 2025 from 4:30-7:30p.m.
at the Wood County Fairgrounds
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.
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.
Fundraise for AfterBurn:
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!
Trunk or Treat 4:30-7:00p.m.
Learn more about the resources available in Wood County. Vendors will be set up "trunk or treat" style as you and your family walk through the fairgrounds. Be sure to stop by all the booths for a chance to enter in our raffle drawing!
Chili Cook-Off - 5:00-7:00p.m.
Family-Friendly Activities 4:30-7:00p.m.
We will have free kids activities in the Junior Fair Building. These will include face painting, sensory bottle-making and more!
Food and T-shirts for Sale - 4:30-7:00p.m.
We encourage anyone who is attending our AfterBurn event and plans to eat the meals to please pre-register by Wednesday, October 1. Click here to register.
