Creepy Company Store Wraps Fall Events, Raises Funds for Fire Dept
The Creepy Company Store attraction in Kimball concluded its extended fall schedule on Saturday, Nov. 1, offering non‑scary hayrides beginning at 6:00 p.m. and scary rides running until midnight. Ticket sales were handled at the Kimball Fire Station with proceeds supporting the Kimball Fire Department and event costs, a local fundraising effort with practical implications for emergency services and community recreation.
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The Creepy Company Store event in Kimball closed out an extended Halloween season on Saturday, Nov. 1, staging family‑oriented and late‑night attractions designed to draw residents to the town while raising money for local services. Non‑scary hayrides began at 6:00 p.m., with scarier rides continuing until midnight. Organizers reported expanded ride options, new scares and concessions this year as part of the effort to broaden the event’s appeal.
Tickets for the attraction were sold at the Kimball Fire Station, 118 Main St., rather than at the site of the rides. Organizers emphasized that patrons must purchase tickets at the fire station and that no tickets were available at the attraction site itself. The arrangement centralized sales and directed all proceeds to support the Kimball Fire Department and cover the event’s operating costs. For questions or follow‑up, organizers provided the phone number 304‑585‑7913 and the email townofkimballwv@frontier.com.
For McDowell County residents, the event served multiple local functions: it was a source of seasonal entertainment, a small economic stimulus through concessions and visitor spending, and a practical fundraising mechanism for a volunteer fire department. In rural communities such as Kimball, department budgets and volunteer recruitment often depend on community events and local contributions, making visible fundraising efforts like the Creepy Company Store materially important for maintaining emergency response capacity.
The decision to centralize ticket sales at the fire station has operational implications as well. Consolidating purchases in one location can streamline revenue tracking and reduce on‑site handling of cash during crowded events, potentially lowering administrative costs and enhancing transparency around proceeds. Clear communication about the purchase location aimed to reduce confusion among attendees and improve the flow of visitors to the attraction.
As the season ends, town officials and event volunteers will assess turnout and revenue outcomes to inform planning for next year’s attraction and other community fundraising initiatives. The Creepy Company Store’s conclusion marks both the end of a local tradition for 2025 and a reminder of the continued reliance of public safety services on community engagement and local fundraising. Residents seeking more information can contact the Kimball Fire Station at 304‑585‑7913 or via email at townofkimballwv@frontier.com.
